turnerboone

atlanta

Founders: laura Boone, Ellen turner revenue: $21 million

employees: 24 When laura Boone and Ellen turner started their office-furniture dealership, they wanted the ambiance of a service-oriented boutique rather than that of a commodity business. Four years ago, they introduced open-book management and were shocked by their employees’ lack of financial knowledge—but also by the eagerness with which they embraced the program. through it all, the cofounders’ partnership has remained strong, which they attribute to their long-standing commitment to meet weekly with a therapist/coach.