Interior Design Services
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:
American Society of Interior Designers
Information resources available from this organization include:
About Interior Design
http://www.asid.org/find/About+Interior+Design.htm
Overview of interior design. Available free online.
Interior Design Profession: Facts and Figures
http://www.asid.org/resource/ASID+Research+Publications.htm
Report covers various aspects of the interior design profession in the United States and Canada,
including design practice (e.g., number and distribution of designers, design firms, salary information,
design specialties), design legislation (type of legislation, scope of legislation, number of
registered designers, agencies and boards) and design education (number and distribution of programs,
FIDER-accredited vs. non-accredited, faculty and their credentials, students and graduates).
Interior Design Services
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:
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Outlook Handbook - Interior Designers
http://www.bls.gov/oco/
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 free online.
Entrepreneur Magazine Business Startup Guides
Home Design Services
http://www.smallbizbooks.com/
Startup guide provides an overview of the industry and takes users through the various aspects of
starting a business and running it successfully. Detailed table of contents and excerpts from the
guide are 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
http://www.bizminer.com
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
http://www.bizminer.com
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.
Association of Professional Design Firms
Information resources available from this trade association include:
Firm Performance Survey
http://www.apdf.org Select "Resources"
Survey provides over 100 measurements including key financial indicators, pricing ratios, salary
comparisons, balance sheet, and profit and loss.
Financial Handbook for Design Consultancies
http://www.apdf.org Select "Resources"
Publication provides a series of metrics with which to analyze and enhance a design firm's operational
efficiency and profitability.
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.
American Society of Interior Designers
Interior Design Profession: Facts and Figures
http://www.asid.org/resource/ASID+Research+Publications.htm
Report covers various aspects of the interior design profession in the United States and Canada, including
design practice (e.g., number and distribution of designers, design firms, salary information, design
specialties), design legislation (type of legislation, scope of legislation, number of registered
designers, agencies and boards) and design education (number and distribution of programs, FIDER-accredited
vs. non-accredited, faculty and their credentials, students and graduates).
Association of Professional Design Firms
Firm Performance Survey
http://www.apdf.org Select "Resources"
Survey provides over 100 measurements including key financial indicators, pricing ratios, salary comparisons,
balance sheet, and profit and loss.
ZweigWhite
Salary Survey of Architecture, Interior Design & Landscape Architecture Firms
https://store.zweigwhite.com/p-877-sv-sar10.aspx?AffiliateCode=Valuat2622
Survey includes salary data for a wide range of architectural firm employees—including professional,
technical, management, and administrative personnel—as well as landscape architects, interior designers,
and engineers, with salary data broken out by firm type, staff size, and geographic region. Table
of contents listing job positions included in the survey is accessible free online.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Outlook Handbook - Interior Designers
http://www.bls.gov/oco/
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 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.
Small Business Valuation Formula Multiples
Interior Designers
http://valuationresources.com/Misc/ValuationMultiples.htm
Report provides small business valuation formula multiples for interior designers 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
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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
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