For resource guides specific to other industries, see
Industry Information Resources which covers over 400 individual industries.
Industry Overview, Issues, Trends, and Outlook
National
Association of Store Fixture Manufacturers
Industry Overview
http://www.nasfm.org/tools_indoverview.cfm
A brief overview of the size and revenue generated by the industry. It breaks down SIC
codes, the various fixture markets, and defines the term, "store fixture." Available free
online.
National Association of Store Fixture Manufacturers
Looking At Business
http://www.nasfm.org/tools_bizlook.cfm
This monthly report examines trends and developments in the store fixturing industry.
Available free online.
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
National
Association of Store Fixture Manufacturers
Industry Performance Report
http://www.nasfm.org/magazine/pub_PROFIT.cfm
Annual report includes detailed results on return on investment, product profile, income
statement, balance sheet, financial ratios, asset productivity ratios, and employee productivity
ratios. Also includes wood fixture manufacturer analysis, metal fixture manufacturer analysis,
sales volume analysis, installation analysis, and trend analysis.
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
Association of Store Fixture Manufacturers
Employee Compensation & Benefits Report
http://www.nasfm.org/magazine/pub_COMP.cfm
This biennual report provides industry-specific data collected from member store fixture
manufacturers. Compensation and fringe benefits are analyzed by title, materials manufactured,
union vs. non-union, and company sales volume.
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
National
Association of Store Fixture Manufacturers
Industry M&A
http://www.nasfm.org/tools_index.cfm
Select "Industry M&A" from other resources.
Includes overview of store fixture industry merger and acquisition transactions and links
to related articles dealing with sales, mergers, and acquisitions.
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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