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Painting & Wallcovering Contractor
PWC Magazine
http://www.paintstore.com/index.php
Industry news and information including feature articles covering a wide variety of topics
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and wallcovering market forecasts; legislative issues and government regulations; safety
and the environment; new products, coatings, techniques, and trends; and in-depth business
management features. Available free online.
Painting & Wallcovering Contractor
Contractor Survey
http://www.paintstore.com/article_downloader.php?indexOf=contractor_survey
Survey of contractor operations includes statistical information on revenue, crew size,
material expenditures, categories of work, coatings application methods, and more. Available
free online.
Painting and Decorating Contractors of America
The Business Of Painting
http://www.pdca.com/ Select "PDCA Store - Management"
Designed for painting and wallcovering contractors, this manual covers how to start a
painting business, how to understand the accounting puzzle, insurance, cash flow, business
law, estimating, marketing and more.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Outlook Handbook - Painters and Paperhangers
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 - Painters and Paperhangers
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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 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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