For resource guides specific to other industries, see
Industry Information Resources which covers over 400 individual industries.
Industry Overview, Issues, Trends, and Outlook
American
Fence Association
Industry News
http://www.americanfenceassociation.com/industry/index.aspx
Industry news and information. Available free online.
American Fence Association
Consumer Fence Guide
http://www.americanfenceassociation.com/consumerfence/index.aspx
Provides descriptions of the various of fence styles and uses currently available, and
an introduction to terminology used in the industry to describe fence materials, uses,
and finishes.
Industry Market Research Reports
U.S. Fencing Market
http://www.marketresearch.com Search for "fencing"
MarketResearch.com provides access to more than 110,000 market research reports from over
550 leading global publishers. Reports include information on product and market forecasts,
industry trends, risks, and opportunities, competitive strategies, key participant profiles,
and more. Summary abstract and detailed table of contents for each report is available
free online.
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
American
Fence Association
Cost of Doing Business Report
http://www.americanfenceassociation.com
The Cost of Doing Business Report establishes financial and operational benchmarks for
AFA's contractor membership. In addition to generating common-size financial statements,
median financial ratios measuring liquidity, solvency, profitability and efficiency are
calculated. Non-financial data is also calculated including compensation, benefits, staffing
and product mix. Meaningful breakouts of the study data are provided based on region,
size, contractor type and profitability. Available to members only.
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
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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