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Charter and Tour Bus Services

SIC 4142  /  NAICS 485510 

The following guide to industry information, research, and analysis provides sources for industry trends and statistics, financial ratios, salary surveys, and more.

Select from the following page sections or scroll down the page below for a complete listing of all available resources:

Industry Overview, Issues, Trends, and Outlook

Financial Information and Financial Ratios

Compensation and Salary Surveys

Business Valuation Resources



For resource guides specific to other industries, see Industry Information Resources which covers over 400 individual industries.



Industry Overview, Issues, Trends, and Outlook


Scheduled and Charter Bus Services  (48522)
Sightseeing Transportation  (48710)
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.

American Bus Association
Research & Reports
http://www.buses.org/research
Research section includes motorcoach industry overview and outlook along with statistical and demographic information, economic impact studies, and more. All information is accessible free online.

United Motorcoach Association
Bus and Motorcoach News
http://www.busandmotorcoachnews.com/
Trade publication features industry news, information, and analysis for commercial bus and motorcoach operators in the U.S. and Canada. Selected articles from current issue and archives are free online.

Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Outlook Handbook - Bus Drivers
http://www.bls.gov/bus-drivers.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 available free online.

Industry Market Research Reports
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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
Charter Bus Services
http://www.bizminer.com  Search for "485510"
Industry statistics for charter bus services 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.




Financial Information and Financial Ratios


Industry Financial Ratios
Charter Bus Services
http://www.bizminer.com  Search for "485510"
Five-year comparative financial statement analysis includes income statements with expense detail, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and key business and financial ratios charter bus companies. 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.

United Motorcoach Association
Operating Ratio Study
http://www.uma.org/
Industry benchmark survey for bus and motorcoach operators. Available to members only; contact association for more information.

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.





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Compensation and Salary Surveys


Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Outlook Handbook - Bus Drivers
http://www.bls.gov/bus-drivers.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 available free online.

Officer Compensation Expense
See "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.





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Business Valuation Resources


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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
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