Movin' On Up

This year's sales leaders shine despite budget cuts, a tough economy and the migration from print to e-formats.

By Mike Llewellyn

2003 WILL likely go down in history as a little kinder than 2002's nasty economic climate. But hiring is still slow and budgets are still tight. Nonetheless, there are once again a number of Top 50 in-plants that managed to find ways to increase their sales—24 of them, in fact. Many opted to offer new services. Others took on extra responsibilities within their organizations. Some turned to outside business, while others did a little extra self-promotion.