Reports provide in-depth industry analysis and a five-year industry growth forecast, with special
focus on the underlying structure and external forces and relationships that affect an industry and
its performance. Report sections include:
Sample industry 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 Market Research Reports
Quick Printing
http://www.marketresearch.com Search for "quick printing"
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 Analysis Reports
Quick Printing
http://www.bizminer.com Search for "323114"
Industry statistics include industry sales and sales trends, market size and market share by sales
class, average company sales and 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 analysis reports can be viewed free online.
More Industry Research and Analysis
For more business research and analysis available from Standard & Poor's, Freedonia Group, Euromonitor,
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
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 also in small business, sole proprietor, and business start up versions.
Sample financial 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.
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.
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.
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, 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.
See
Commercial Printing for business valuation resources
applicable to all segments of the commercial printing industry.
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.
Related Industries:
Commercial Printing
Copy Shops and Copying Services
Digital Printers
Duplicating and Reprographic Services
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