Book Publishers
http://www.firstresearch.com
Profiles cover key aspects of an industry's size, scope, and operations, recent news and developments,
industry trends, risks, and opportunities, and include a five-year industry forecast. Profiles are
updated quarterly and include:
Association of American Publishers
Industry Statistics Report
http://www.publishers.org/ Select "Industry Statistics"
Annual survey of sales and operating expense data. Preliminary sales data available free online.
Publishers Marketing Association
The Rest of Us
http://www.pma-online.org/benefits/whitepapers.cfm
As a joint project of the Book Industry Study Group and the Publishers Marketing Association, this
study explores the small publisher universe. This study offers detailed information on staying power,
sales channels, and a variety of other categories that show what smaller publishers are doing and
earning.
American Booksellers Association
Industry Statistics: Articles of interest
http://news.bookweb.org/m-bin/by_topic?topic_id=19
Articles of interest covering industry statistics, research studies, and results. Available free online.
Book Publishing
http://www.ibisworld.com
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:
Book Industry Study Group
Book Industry Trends
http://www.bisg.org/ Select "Publications"
Sales trends and forecasts for dollar and unit sales in the major segments of the book business:
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor
Career Guide to Industries - Publishing, Except Software
http://www.bls.gov/oco/cg/cgs013.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
Book Publishing
http://www.bizminer.com Select "SIC Drilldown - Manufacturing - 2731"
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
Book Publishing
http://www.bizminer.com Select "SIC Drilldown - Manufacturing - 2731"
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.
Association of American Publishers
Industry Statistics Report
http://www.publishers.org/ Select "Industry Statistics"
Annual survey of sales and operating expense data. Preliminary sales data available free online.
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.
Publishers Marketing Association
PMA Salary Survey
http://www.pma-online.org/benefits/whitepapers.cfm
Publishing salaries and benefits categorized by company revenue size and geographical location. The
results submitted by the total 6,000 publisher mailing provide a broad-based look at the salaries
and benefits provided by a wide variety of publishers at all size levels.
Publishers Weekly
PW Salary Survey
http://www.publishersweekly.com/ Search
archives for "salary survey"
Annual survey includes information on average annual salary increases and median compensation for
various departments and job positions by company size and geographic region. Survey is accessible
free online.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor
Career Guide to Industries - Publishing, Except Software
http://www.bls.gov/oco/cg/cgs013.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.
Small
Business Valuation Formula Multiples
Book, Magazine, and Newspaper Publishers
http://valuationresources.com/Misc/ValuationMultiples.htm
Report provides small business valuation formula multiples for book, magazine, and newspaper publishers
and more than 190 other industries. Valuation multiples are derived from market transactions as reported
by BIZCOMPS®, with the primary focus on small companies priced at less than $1 million.
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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