Landscape Design and Planning Services
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Reports provide in-depth industry analysis and a five-year industry forecast, with special focus on
the underlying structure and the external forces and relationships that affect an industry. Report
sections include:
American Society of Landscape Architects
Information resources available from this organization include:
Career Resources
http://www.asla.org/nonmembers/recruitment/recruitment.html
Includes overview of landscape architecture profession and articles addressing career opportunities
and educational requirements. Available free online.
Practice Headquarters
http://www.asla.org/profpractice/
Includes sections covering professional practice trends and issues and business tools and surveys.
Selected information available free online.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Outlook Handbook - Landscape Architects
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos039.htm
Information provided includes a description of the nature of the work, number and types of jobs, education
and training, wages and earnings, employment outlook, and sources for additional information. All
information is free online.
Industry Market Research Reports
http://www.marketresearch.com
In-depth business market research reports include information on market size and market segmentation;
marketing strategy; product and market forecasts; business trends, risks, and opportunities; key participant
profiles; market share data; and more. Summary abstract and detailed table of contents for each market
research report is accessible free online.
Industry Market Research Analysis
http://www.bizminer.com
Industry statistics include market size and market share by sales class and segment, number of companies,
annual sales and sales trends, sales per employee, staffing and employment trends, business start
up activity and failure rates, and other business statistics on a national, state, and metropolitan
area level. Sample market report can be viewed free online.
More Industry Research and Analysis
For more business research and analysis available from Standard & Poor's, Freedonia, Euromonitor,
Dun & Bradstreet, and other sources—including key business statistics, market research and analysis,
and business trends and forecasts for a wide range of industries, see
Industry Overview, Issues, Trends, and Outlook.
Industry Financial Ratios
http://www.bizminer.com
Five-year comparative financial analysis includes income statements with expense detail, balance sheets,
cash flow statements, and key business and financial ratios. Financial statements and ratios are available
by sales size range for all firms, and also in small business, sole proprietor, and business start
up versions. Sample financial report can be viewed free online.
American Society of Landscape Architects
National Salary and Business Indicators Surveys
http://online.asla.org/source/Orders/index.cfm?section=Orders&page=orders
The business indicators survey covers private sector market and business data, including salaries,
market sectors, project types, client types, billing rates, contract types, design competition participation,
marketing, spending and construction cost ratios, and profit margins. Summary information available
free online (see "more information").
More Industry Financial Analysis
For more business financial information and analysis available from Integra Information, RMA Annual Financial Statement Studies, and other sources—including financial statements, financial ratios, and other key performance indicators and benchmarks for a wide range of industries, see Industry Financial Information and Financial Ratios.
American Society of Landscape Architects
National Salary and Business Indicators Surveys
http://online.asla.org/source/Orders/index.cfm?section=Orders&page=orders
The salary survey covers the private, public, and academic sectors and the results include searchable
data by major metropolitan areas, states, regions, years of experience, number of employees, job titles,
gross revenue of the employing firm or organization, and more. Summary information available free
online (see "more information").
ZweigWhite
Salary Survey of Architecture, Interior
Design & Landscape Architecture Firms
http://www.zweigwhite.com
Survey includes salary data for a wide range of architectural firm staff—including professional, technical,
and management personnel—as well as landscape architects, interior designers, and engineers, with
job description and average years of experience for all positions and breakdown by region and firm
size.
American Nurseryman
Wage & Benefits Survey
http://www.amerinursery.com/
Survey includes average salary, hourly wage, and benefits information for landscape and plant nurseries,
landscape designers and architects, landscaping personnel, and lawn and garden center retailers on
a national and regional basis. Contact association for more information.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Outlook Handbook - Landscape Architects
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos039.htm
Information provided includes a description of the nature of the work, number and types of jobs, education
and training, wages and earnings, employment outlook, and sources for additional information. All
information is free online.
Officer Compensation ExpenseSee "
BizMiner Industry Financial Ratios" above for report including this data.
Five-year comparative financial analysis details officer compensation expense in both dollars and as a percentage of sales. Available by sales size range for all firms, and also in small business, sole proprietor, and business start up versions. Sample financial reports can be viewed free online.
More Compensation and Salary Data
For more compensation and salary survey data available from ERI Economic Research Institute, PayScale, Salary.com, and other sources—including average salary, salary range, incentive compensation, and employee benefits
information for a wide range of jobs and industries, see Compensation and Salary Surveys.
BVMarketData
Private Company Sales Transactions Databases
Pratt's Stats® http://www.bvmarketdata.com/PSAdvSearch.asp
BIZCOMPS® http://www.bvmarketdata.com/BIZAdvSearch.asp
Free "Visitor Search" allows users to search thousands of private company sales transactions by SIC Code, NAICS Code, or business description for comparable business sale transaction data, including revenue, earnings, and EBITDA multiples. Data can be purchased as a single report or by subscription.
More Business Sale Transaction Data
For more business sale transaction data available from BizBuySell®, Done Deals, MergerStat, Public Stats™, and other sources for a wide range of industries, see Business Valuation Multiples and Merger & Acquisition Transaction Data.
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