Attention Small Business Owners

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I have a feeling that one or two of the Grumblers could have a crack at this $30,000

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Press Release Source: Dell Inc.

Attention Small Business Owners! Dell and NFIB Looking for Companies Enhancing Customer Experience Through Use of Technology
Tuesday February 8, 9:00 am ET
Applications Now Available for 2005 Dell/NFIB Small Business Excellence Award


ROUND ROCK, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 8, 2005-- Dell (Nasdaq:DELL - News) again is teaming with the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) to recognize successful small businesses using technology in innovative ways.
The Dell/NFIB Small Business Excellence Award, established in 2004, honors small businesses that instill the spirit of innovation and apply information technology (IT) to improve the customer experience. The 2005 award program begins today with the call for applications.

"Technology is a great entrepreneurial enabler and a cornerstone of growing businesses," said Michael Dell. "By making smart investments in technology, even small start-ups can expand their industry presence and reach new customers. This award program commends those small-business owners who are leveraging IT to take their organizations to that next level of success."

Selected by a panel of distinguished judges, the winner of the 2005 award will receive $30,000 in technology and professional services from Dell; a "Day with Dell" program with Dell executives, including Mr. Dell, to share best business practices; a lifetime membership to NFIB; and other prizes. Nine finalists will receive a Dell Latitude(TM) notebook and a one-year membership to NFIB. Selection of the winner will be announced later this year.

"Small businesses have a history of innovations that have driven productivity and growth in our economy," said NFIB President and CEO Jack Faris. "NFIB is pleased to join Dell in recognizing small businesses who have the vision and creativity to use technology to make their businesses better for their customers."

2004 Dell/NFIB Small Business Excellence Award Winner

One such business, Donald A. Gardner Architects, Inc. of Greenville, S.C., was selected as the 2004 award winner. The company, a successful, second-generation, family-owned business with 54 employees, offers award-winning pre-designed residential plans, modification services, and technical support for builders, developers and designers. Gardner Architects was chosen as the winner over many other applicants because of the innovative use of the company's user-friendly Web site (www.dongardner.com) in an industry where the Web is not widely used.

"Having the right technology in place has made all the difference in the success of our company," said Angela Santerini, president of Donald A. Gardner Architects, Inc. "Winning this award from Dell and NFIB has not only allowed us to host our Web site in house and upgrade our operating systems, but also taught us about operational efficiencies and ideas for our continued business growth."

Award Criteria

To be considered for the award, entrant must be a small business with 100 employees or fewer. The company must show how it has used information technology to drive a significant change and/or develop a competitive advantage in delivering superior customer value and experience, including customer case studies. For a complete description of the criteria, rules and regulations, and to submit an application, visit www.dell.com/ceaward. Submissions will be accepted online until March 31, 2005. No purchase or entry fee is required.

About NFIB

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) is the nation's largest small-business advocacy group. A nonprofit, nonpartisan organization founded in 1943, NFIB represents the consensus views of its 600,000 members in Washington and all 50 state capitals.

About Dell

Dell Inc. (Nasdaq:DELL - News) is a premier provider of products and services required for customers worldwide to build their information-technology and Internet infrastructures. Company revenue in the last four quarters totaled $47.3 billion. Dell, through its direct business model, designs, manufactures and customizes products and services to customer requirements, and offers an extensive selection of software and peripherals. Information on Dell and its products can be obtained at www.dell.com.

Dell is a trademark of Dell Inc.

Dell disclaims any proprietary interest in the marks and names of others.


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Dell Inc., Round Rock
Media Contact:
Roe Thiessen, 512-725-1405
roe_thiessen@dell.com
or
National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB)
Michael E. Diegel, 202-314-2004
Michael.Diegel@NFIB.ORG
 
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