Information Technology
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:
InfoTech Trends
http://www.infotechtrends.com/
InfoTech Trends, formerly Computer Industry Forecasts, provides market data on computers, peripherals,
software, storage, the Internet, and communications equipment. Details include forecast sales, forecast
shipments, market share, installed base, and industry trends.
VAR Business
State of the Market
http://www.varbusiness.com/ Select "State of the Market"
or "Research"
Analysis of industry issues, trends, and outlook for IT-solution provider market. Available free online.
IT Consulting
http://www.ibisworld.com
Reports provide in-depth industry analysis and a five-year industry forecast, with special focus on
the underlying structure and external forces and relationships that affect an industry and its performance.
Report sections include:
Plunkett Research, Ltd.
InfoTech, Computers & Software Industry
http://plunkettresearch.com/Industries/InfoTechComputersSoftware/
Business trends and statistics for the information technology, computer, and software sectors. Summary
data available 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 Analysis Reports
Computer Programming, Consulting, and Other Related Services
http://www.bizminer.com Select "Business Services - 7371 through 7379"
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, 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
Computer Programming, Consulting, and Other Related Services
http://www.bizminer.com Select "Business Services - 7371 through 7379"
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 reports with detailed
financial ratio analysis can be viewed free online.
TechServe Alliance
Operating Practices Report
http://www.techservealliance.org/research/operating-practices-report.cfm
Annual survey includes benchmarking measures for the following: income statements, balance sheets,
and key financial ratios; revenue distribution data; operations profiles; employee productivity measures;
sales and recruiting personnel compensation data; and employee benefits information; with data detailed
by geographic region.
RealRates.com
Real Rate Survey
http://www.realrates.com
Survey of computer consulting rates by specialty, location, and industry. 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.
TechServe Alliance
Operating Practices Report
http://www.techservealliance.org/research/operating-practices-report.cfm
Annual survey includes benchmarking measures for the following: income statements, balance sheets,
and key financial ratios; revenue distribution data; operations profiles; employee productivity measures;
sales and recruiting personnel compensation data; and employee benefits information; with data detailed
by geographic region.
RealRates.com
Real Salary Survey
http://www.realrates.com
Salary survey data for computer consultants by specialty, location, and industry. Available free online.
ERI Economic Research Institute
Information Technology and Software Services Salary Survey
http://salary-surveys.erieri.com/
Survey provides compensation data for executive, management, and hourly personnel on a national and
state level by company size. Complete listing of job positions included in the survey and sample pages
for selected positions are accessible 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, 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.
CCH Business Valuation Guide
Chapter 33 - Information Technology Consulting Firms
George B. Hawkins, Michael A. Paschall, CCH, annual
http://onlinestore.cch.com/default.asp?
Search for "business valuation guide"
Discussion of industry issues and factors to be considered in performing valuations for this industry.
Small Business Valuation Formula Multiples
Computer Repair and Service
http://valuationresources.com/Misc/ValuationMultiples.htm
Report provides small business valuation formula multiples for computer repair and service 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
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.
Back To Top
