Industry Research Reports
Private Detective Services
http://www.ibisworld.com
Reports provide in-depth industry analysis and five-year growth forecasts, 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.
PI Magazine, Inc.
Information resources available from this organization include:
Private Investigators Magazine
http://www.pimagazine.com/
Trade publication features news and information for private investigators, with topics covered
including agency operations, investigation specialties, legislative and legal issues, and more.
Current and prior issues can be viewed free online.
Frequently Asked Questions
http://www.pimagazine.com/private_investigator_faq.htm
FAQ section includes information on number of private investigators in the U.S., licensing requirements,
types of cases handled, average earnings, and more. All information is available free online.
How to Open & Operate a Financially Successful Private Investigation Business
http://www.pistore.com/booksdvds-business-plan-c-1_301.html
Startup guide takes users through the various aspects of starting and managing a successful private
investigation agency, including finding clients and getting paid, how to investigate different
cases, working with law firms and enforcement agencies, ethical and legal issues, and more. Detailed
table of contents can be viewed free online.
Surveillance, Investigation, and Security Consulting
http://www.firstresearch.com
Profiles cover key aspects of an industry's size, scope, and operations, recent news and developments,
business trends, risks, and opportunities, and include a five-year growth forecast. Profiles are
updated quarterly and include:
Sample report is available free online.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Outlook Handbook - Private Detectives and Investigators
http://www.bls.gov/private-detectives-and-investigators.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 Financial Ratios
Private Investigator and Detective Agencies
http://www.bizminer.com Search for "561611"
Five-year comparative financial statement analysis includes income statements with expense detail,
balance sheets, cash flow statements, and key business and financial ratios for private investigator
and detective agencies. 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.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Outlook Handbook - Private Detectives and Investigators
http://www.bls.gov/private-detectives-and-investigators.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.
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