For resource guides specific to other industries, see
Industry Information Resources which covers over 400 individual industries.
Industry Overview, Issues, Trends, and Outlook
Furniture Manufacturing
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:
American Home Furnishings Alliance
Quarterly Financial Performances Indicators Report
http://www.ahfa.us/members/resources.asp#annualfinancial
Quarterly survey of shipments, inventory, and receivables for wood and upholstered household
furniture.
Aktrin Furniture Information Center
Indicators for the American Household Furniture Market
Indicators for the American Office Furniture Market
http://www.furniture-info.com/200-stats.htm
Statistical bulletins covering market demand.
Aktrin Furniture Information Center
Market Studies
http://www.furniture-info.com/100-books_details.htm
Market studies available for household furniture, office and institutional furniture,
bedding, mattress, and sleep products, cabinet and millwork industry, and lighting and
accessories.
Business and Institutional Manufacturer's Association
The U.S. Office Furniture Market
http://www.bifma.com/statistics/index.html
Historical statistics and projections. Available free online.
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.
Moody's Economy.com Précis Industry Forecasts
Furnishings & Appliances
http://www.economy.com/home/products/products.asp?pid=7-00000-00
Each report provides an extensive analysis of current and anticipated trends, including
macro and industry drivers, pricing, operating expenses, profitability, opportunity and
risk factors, and the long-term outlook. Also included are four charts highlighting important
trends and a detailed five-year forecast covering over 40 financial and economic indicators.
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
American
Home Furnishings Alliance
Annual Financial Performance Indicators Report
http://www.ahfa.us/members/resources.asp#annualfinancial
Survey data includes current and historical income statements, balance sheets, and
financial and operating ratios, with benchmark data categorized by product and company
size. Available to member participants only.
Aktrin Furniture Information Center
Financial Health of the American Furniture Industry
http://www.furniture-info.com/100-books_details.htm
The study deals with the revenue and cost structure of the furniture industry. Findings
are segregated by industry segment, company size, and region.
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
American
Home Furnishings Alliance
Employee and Benefit Surveys
http://www.ahfa.us/members/resources.asp#annualfinancial
Surveys include the Management Salary Survey, Manufacturers Benefits Survey, and Sales
Reps Compensation Survey. Available to member participants only.
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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