For resource guides specific to other industries, see
Industry Information Resources which covers over 400 individual industries.
Industry Overview, Issues, Trends, and Outlook
Timber Operations
http://www.firstresearch.com
Profiles cover key aspects of an industry's size, scope, and operations, recent news and
developments, industry trends, risks, and opportunities, and include a five-year industry
forecast. Profiles are updated quarterly and include:
USDA Forest Service
U.S. Forest Facts and Figures
http://www.fs.fed.us/publications/
Overview of forestry industry. Available free online.
Forestry Research Association
Frequently Asked Questions
http://www.forestresources.org Select
"Frequently Asked Questions"
Overview of forestry industry. Available free online.
American Forest and Paper Association
Answers to Some Frequently Asked Questions
About America's Forest Products Industry
http://www.afandpa.org Select "Forestry - FAQs"
Overview of forestry industry. Available free online.
American Forest and Paper Association
U.S. Forest Facts and Figures
http://www.afandpa.org Select "Forestry - Forestry
Facts & Figures"
Overview of forestry industry. Available free online.
American Forest and Paper Association
Wood Products Statistical Roundup
http://www.afandpa.org Select "Wood Products
- Statistics and Publications"
Displays current wood products industry data, including most common indicators of industry
trends and performance such as production, consumption, shipments, and imports/exports.
Business indicators and trends related to housing and industry employment data are also
covered.
IRS Audit Technique Guidelines
Hardwood Timber Industry
http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=108149,00.html
Contents include overview of industry, common and unique issues, business practices, terminology,
and other information to assist IRS examiners in performing examinations. Available free
online.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Outlook Handbook -
Forest, Conservation, and Logging Workers
http://www.bls.gov/oco/
Information provided includes a description of the nature of the work, working conditions,
employment, occupations, training and advancement, earnings and benefits, employment outlook,
and sources for additional information.
Industry Market Research Statistics
http://www.bizminer
Industry statistics include market volume, number of firms, annual sales and sales trends, sales per employee,
staffing and employment trends, business startup activity and failure rates, and other business information and
statistics on a national, state, and metro area level.
Industry Research Studies and Reports
For more research and analysis available from Moody's,
Standard & Poor's, Dun & Bradstreet, and other sources which cover a wide variety of industries, see
Industry Overview, Issues, Trends, and Outlook.
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Industry Financial Information and Financial Ratios
Industry Financial Analysis
http://www.bizminer.com
Five-year comparative financial analysis includes income statements, balance sheets, and key financial ratios.
Income statement includes expense detail in dollars and as a percentage of sales. Available in all firms,
small business, sole proprietor, and business start up versions.
Industry Financial Analysis Reports
For more analysis and ratios available from Fintel Metrics,
RMA Annual Statement Studies, and other sources covering a wide range of industries, see
Industry Financial Information and Financial Ratios.
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Compensation and Salary Surveys
Bureau
of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Outlook Handbook -
Forest, Conservation, and Logging Workers
http://www.bls.gov/oco/
Information provided includes a description of the nature of the work, working conditions,
employment, occupations, training and advancement, earnings and benefits, employment outlook,
and sources for additional information.
Compensation and Salary Survey Data
For compensation and salary survey data available from
Economic Research Institute, Salary.com, and other sources covering a wide variety of industries, see
Compensation and Salary Surveys.
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Business Valuation Resources
M&A Transaction Data and Valuation Multiples
For M&A transaction data and valuation multiples available
from BIZCOMPS®, Pratt's Stats®, Done Deals, and other sources for a wide range of industries, see
Business Valuation Multiples and Merger
& Acquisition Transaction Data.
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