For resource guides specific to other industries, see
Industry Information Resources which covers over 400 individual industries.
Industry Overview, Issues, Trends, and Outlook
Hardwood
Publishing
Hardwood Industry Annual Forecast
http://www.hardwoodreview.com/
Annual publication includes detailed forecasts of business conditions for sawmills and
all major hardwood market sectors, including the kitchen cabinet industry, distribution
yards, flooring, furniture, low-grade markets (railroad ties, pallets, and industrial
and specialty products), moulding and millwork, wood components, and international markets.
Contact publisher for more information.
Aktrin Furniture Information Center
Market Studies
http://www.furniture-info.com/100-books_details.htm
Market studies available for kitchen cabinets--see individual titles for more information.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Outlook Handbook - Woodworking Occupations
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
Kitchen
Cabinet Manufacturers Association
Annual Income & Expense Report
http://www.kcma.org/
Allows members to compare their company's performance with companies similar in size.
Only members participating in surveys receive the completed survey.
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
Kitchen
Cabinet Manufacturers Association
Wage & Labor Report
http://www.kcma.org/
Report on wages for over 19 production personnel in the cabinet manufacturing business.
Only members participating in surveys receive the completed survey.
American Home Furnishings Alliance
Employee and Benefit Surveys
http://www.ahfa.us/members/resources.asp#annualfinancial
AHFA produces a variety of salary surveys designed to assist human resources professionals
at member companies. Surveys include the Management Salary Survey, Manufacturers Benefits
Survey, Manufacturers Wage Survey, the Survey of Supervisors Pay and the Sales Reps Compensation
Survey. Only member companies that contribute company data receive copies of the final
results.
Aktrin Furniture Information Center
Labor, Wages, and Training Studies
http://www.furniture-info.com/100-books_details.htm
See individual titles for more detail.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Outlook Handbook - Woodworking Occupations
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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