Fishbowl today announced it has been selected as a finalist for the 2012 Red Herring Top 100 Americas award, a prestigious listing of the year's most promising private technology ventures in North America.

The finalist standing acknowledges Fishbowl’s growth and financial strength as the #1 most requested inventory software for use with Quickbooks as well as for its comprehensive new Fishbowl Enterprise business automation solution for mid-sized companies.

“Our offerings support businesses ranging from start-ups to seasoned multi-hundred million dollar enterprises —we recognize the need for all companies to have a robust inventory management software, but we don’t waste time with the IT-intensive features SMBs won’t use and don’t need,” said Fishbowl CEO David K. Williams.

Finalists for the 2012 Red Herring 100 Americas award were selected based upon technological innovation, management strength, market size, investor record, customer acquisition and financial health. The Red Herring editorial team selected the most innovative companies from a pool of thousands from across North America, and evaluated nominees on both quantitative and qualitative criteria. This unique assessment is complemented through a review of the actual track record and standing of a company, which allows Red Herring to see past the "buzz" and make the list a valuable instrument for discovering and advocating the greatest business opportunities in the industry.

“Fishbowl is continually working on new products and features to create better small to medium sized business inventory management solutions based on customer needs,” said Fishbowl President Mary Michelle Scott. “We Help SMBs become more efficient with multiple location tracking, or advanced features such as pick, pack and ship processes, to make them more competitive and improve their bottom lines. Our employees at Fishbowl enjoy a unique culture where innovation thrives and new ideas are always flowing.”