For resource guides specific to other industries, see
Industry Information Resources which covers over 400 individual industries.
Billiard Congress of America
BCA Proprietor's Manual
http://www.bca-pool.com Select "Products -
BCA Store"
How-to manual provides information on issues affecting billiard businesses. Includes how
to write and update a business plan, how to obtain funding for your new business, expansion
or renovation, how to schedule and manage employees, prevent loss from theft and burglary,
principles of room layout and design, pro shop management, equipment, and more.
Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association
Billiard Participation Report
http://www.sgma.com/storeindex.cfm
Report provides key data on historical participation trends, key demographic data, profiles
by gender and for frequent participants, crossover participation in other sports, overview
of the sport, quick facts and charts.

Industry Market Research Statistics
http://www.bizminer.com
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.
Billiard Congress of America
Profile of a Billiard Room
http://www.bca-pool.com Select "Products -
BCA Store"
Features statistics on average table revenue, food and alcohol sales, staffing, hours
of operation, and more.

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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Bureau
of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor
Career Guide to Industries - Amusement and Recreation Services
http://www.bls.gov/oco/cg/home.htm
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. All information is free online.
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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