Industry Analysis, Statistics, Trends, and Forecasts
Industry Research Reports
IBISWorld research reports provide in-depth industry analysis and five-year growth forecasts for over
700 industries, with special focus on the underlying structure and external forces and relationships
that affect industries and their performance. Report sections include:
Sample report is available free online.
Cygnus Business Media
Quick Printing Magazine
http://www.myprintresource.com/magazine/qp
Trade magazine features news and information for quick printers, copy shops, and other small commercial
printers, with an editorial focus on improving efficiency and increasing sales and profitability.
Annual state of the industry report is included in the January issue of the digital edition; current
and prior issues can be viewed free online.
National Association of Printing Leadership
NAPL State of the Industry Report
http://members.napl.org/eseries/
Search for "state of the industry"
Annual state of the industry report provides an overview of business conditions and trends for quick
printers and other small commercial printers, with topics covered including key issues affecting the
industry, sales, pricing, and profitability trends, industry structural changes, and more.
Industry Financial Ratios
Commercial Printing
http://www.bizminer.com Search for "323114"
Five-year comparative financial statement analysis includes income statements with expense detail,
balance sheets, cash flow statements, and key business and financial ratios. Reports are available
by sales size range and in sole proprietor and business start up versions. Sample financial statement
reports with detailed financial ratio analysis can be viewed free online.
National Association of Printing Leadership
Financial Benchmarking Study
http://members.napl.org/eseries/
Search for "financial benchmarking"
Financial benchmarking study includes profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and key financial
and operating ratios for quick printers and other small commercial printers, with survey results broken
out by company size and location.
Printing Industries of America
Financial and Operating Ratios - Quick Printers
http://www.printing.org/store/38807
Comprehensive financial ratio analysis series encompassing 16 separate volumes provides financial
and operating statistics and key financial and operating ratios for printers of all types by size,
process, product, and geographic area.
National Association of Printing Leadership
Wage and Benefits Study
http://members.napl.org/eseries/
Search for "wage"
Wage and benefits study provides compensation and benefits data for quick printers and other small
commercial printers, with job positions covered including outside sales, management, customer
service, and production personnel.
Printing Industries of America
Information resources available from this organization include:
Survey of Printing Management and Administrative Compensation
http://www.printing.org/store/38794
Comprehensive study provides compensation and benefits information for management and administrative
positions, with results summarized by geographic region, company size, labor status, market segment,
and printing process.
Survey of Sales Compensation
http://www.printing.org/store/38790
Survey provides information on compensation, compensation formulas, and fringe benefits for full-time
sales representatives.
See
Commercial Printing for business valuation resources
applicable to all segments of the commercial printing industry.
Related Industries:
Commercial Printing
Copy Shops and Copying Services
Digital Printers
Duplicating and Reprographic Services
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