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Industry Information Resources which covers over 400 individual industries.
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USDA Forest Service
U.S. Forest Facts and Figures
http://www.fs.fed.us/publications/
Overview of forestry industry. Available free online.
Forestry Research Association
Frequently Asked Questions
http://www.forestresources.org Select
"Frequently Asked Questions"
Overview of forestry industry. Available free online.
American Forest and Paper Association
Answers to Some Frequently Asked Questions
About America's Forest Products Industry
http://www.afandpa.org Select "Forestry - FAQs"
Overview of forestry industry. Available free online.
American Forest and Paper Association
U.S. Forest Facts and Figures
http://www.afandpa.org Select "Forestry - Forestry
Facts & Figures"
Overview of forestry industry. Available free online.
American Forest and Paper Association
Wood Products Statistical Roundup
http://www.afandpa.org Select "Wood Products
- Statistics and Publications"
Displays current wood products industry data, including most common indicators of industry
trends and performance such as production, consumption, shipments, and imports/exports.
Business indicators and trends related to housing and industry employment data are also
covered.
IRS Audit Technique Guides
Hardwood Timber Industry
http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=108149,00.html
Guide contents include an overview of the industry and its business practices with primary focus on accounting and tax issues. Available free
online.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Outlook Handbook -
Forest, Conservation, and Logging Workers
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 Standard & Poor's, IBISWorld, 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 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
Occupational Outlook Handbook -
Forest, Conservation, and Logging Workers
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. 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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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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