From Small Business Beginnings to Big Brand Success

When you think about multi-million dollar companies like Dell, Apple and Google, you probably don’t also consider the commonalities they have to your small business—a business you grew and nurtured from your basement until it could sustain an office space and additional employees. However, these giants didn’t slide down a bean stalk and arrive as fully formed mega brands. This infographic from Washington State University highlights 10 specific examples of companies who in their infancy also survived and flourished out of dorm rooms, living rooms and garages.

Washington State University

Author: Washington State University is a public research university with more than 55 years of experience delivering graduate management education and more than 20 years of offering online degree programs.