For resource guides specific to other industries, see
Industry Information Resources which covers over 400 individual industries.
Industry Overview, Issues, Trends, and Outlook
Painting and Wall Covering Contractors
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:
Painting & Wallcovering Contractor
PWC Magazine
http://www.paintstore.com/index.php
Industry news and information including feature articles covering a wide variety of topics
of industry concern, including annual residential, commercial, and industrial painting
and wallcovering market forecasts; legislative issues and government regulations; safety
and the environment; new products, coatings, techniques, and trends; and in-depth business
management features. Available free online.
Painting & Wallcovering Contractor
Contractor Survey
http://www.paintstore.com/article_downloader.php?indexOf=contractor_survey
Survey of contractor operations includes statistical information on revenue, crew size,
material expenditures, categories of work, coatings application methods, and more. Available
free online.
Painting and Decorating Contractors of America
The Business Of Painting
http://www.pdca.com/ Select "PDCA Store - Management"
Designed for painting and wallcovering contractors, this manual covers how to start a
painting business, how to understand the accounting puzzle, insurance, cash flow, business
law, estimating, marketing and more.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Outlook Handbook - Painters and Paperhangers
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 - Painters and Paperhangers
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
 Small Business Valuation
Formula Multiples
http://valuationresources.com/Misc/ValuationMultiples.htm
Report provides small business valuation formula multiples for more than 190 industries, including this industry.
Valuation multiples are derived from market transactions as reported by BIZCOMPS®, with the primary focus on small
companies priced at less than $1 million.
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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