For resource guides specific to other industries, see
Industry Information Resources which covers over 400 individual industries.
Industry Overview, Issues, Trends, and Outlook
National
Systems Contractors Association
Market Intelligence Briefings
http://www.nsca.org Select "Resources - NSCA Research"
Market Intelligence Briefings offer quarterly research focused on the internal and external
factors surrounding the current and future technology trends and supplier relations of
the commercial electronic systems industry.
National Systems Contractors Association
Financial Analysis of the Industry Report
http://www.nsca.org Select "Resources - NSCA Research"
Report compares member companies to companies of like size, reporting on issues that include
revenue, markets served, bid work vs. negotiated work, and more.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Outlook Handbook -
Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers
Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers and Repairers
Radio and Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers
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
National
Systems Contractors Association
Financial Analysis of the Industry Report
http://www.nsca.org Select "Resources - NSCA Research"
Report compares member companies to companies of like size, reporting on issues that include
revenue, markets served, bid work vs. negotiated work, and more.
National Systems Contractors Association
Cost of Doing Business Survey
http://www.nsca.org Select "Resources - NSCA Research"
Survey includes a year-to-year analysis of gross profits and operating income, balance
sheet ratio analysis, head count information and more, each as compared by revenue size,
type of service provided, primary revenue source, and bid work vs. negotiated sales. Available
to participating members only; contact association for more information.
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
National
Systems Contractors Association
Compensation & Benefits Report
http://www.nsca.org Select "Resources - NSCA Research"
Report outlines the average compensation and benefit rates for sales, administrative and
technical job functions broken down by region.
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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