Flower and Nursery Stock Wholesaling
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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.
Society of American Florists
Information resources available from this organization include:
Floral Industry FAQ
http://www.safnow.org/floral-industry-faq
Frequently asked questions section provides information on the various segments of the floral
industry―including growers, wholesalers, and retailers―and includes additional references for
more information. All information can be viewed free online.
Statistics: Floriculture Industry Overview
http://www.safnow.org/statistics-floriculture-industry-overview
Industry overview section provides sales, production, and employment statistics for the various
segments of the floriculture industry, and also includes retail sales data by product type and
sales channel. All information can be viewed free online.
Floral Trend Tracker
http://www.safnow.org/floral-trend-tracker
Quarterly publication provides insights on current business conditions and the economic outlook
for the floral industry, with each issue including the results of the SAF's Quarterly Economic
Outlook Survey. Current and prior issues can be viewed free online.
Industry Market Research Reports
Flower and Florist Supplies Distributors
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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
Flower and Florist Supplies Distributors
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Industry statistics for wholesale flower and florist supplies distributors 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
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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
Flower and Florist Supplies Distributors
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Five-year comparative financial statement analysis includes income statements with expense detail,
balance sheets, cash flow statements, and key business and financial ratios for wholesale flower and
florist supplies distributors. 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.
Wholesale Florist & Florist Suppliers Association
Information resources available from this trade association include:
Operating Ratio Report
http://www.wffsa.org
Operating ratio report provides key financial performance benchmarks for wholesale floral and
floral supplies distributors, with measures provided including sales growth, gross margin, operating
expenses, inventory turnover, and average collection period. Report is available to participating
members only; contact association for more information.
Industry Benchmarks Report
http://www.wffsa.org
Quarterly benchmarks report provides quarterly and year-to-date comparative financial data, with
measures reported including revenue, revenue growth, and gross margin broken down by perishables,
non-perishables, and all other sales revenue; operating expenses; operating profit; and sales
per employee. Report is available to participating 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.
Wholesale Florist & Florist Suppliers Association
Employee Compensation Survey
http://www.wffsa.org
Two-volume report provides detailed analysis of executive and employee compensation for member
participants by annual sales volume and geographic region, and also includes cross-industry data from
35 other distributor trade associations. Survey is available to members only; contact association
for more information.
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.
Small Business Valuation Formula Multiples
Flower and Nursery Plant and Supplies Distributors
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Report provides small business valuation formula multiples for flower and nursery plant and supplies
distributors and more than 200 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
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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
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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