Ski Facilities
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:
National Ski Areas Association
Information resources available from this organization include:
Industry Stats
http://www.nsaa.org/nsaa/press/industryStats.asp
Statistical trend data includes visits by region, participation and demographic information, and
number of ski resorts by state. All information is free online.
Economic Analysis Of United States Ski Areas
http://www.nsaa.org/nsaa/marketing/availableResearch.asp
In-depth review of ski area economic characteristics (size, location, days open, capacity, visits,
prices), financial data (revenues, expenses, balance sheets), and key financial and operating
ratios. Table of contents is available free online.
Kottke National End of Season Survey
http://www.nsaa.org/nsaa/marketing/availableResearch.asp
Detailed analysis of skier/snowboarder visit data on a national and regional basis and the factors
which affect it such as days open, lift capacity, snowfall, night skiing, snowmaking, and more.
Table of contents is accessible free online.
National Demographic Survey
http://www.nsaa.org/nsaa/marketing/availableResearch.asp
Survey provides demographic information for ski resort visitors on a national basis, along with
geographic analysis of visitor origins and destinations. Table of contents is accessible free
online.
Ski Resorts
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:
Ski Area Management
SAM Magazine
http://www.saminfo.com/issues/
Trade publication for the mountain resort market features articles covering a wide range of topics
including sales, managing, marketing, and more. Selected articles from current issue and archives
are free online.
Snowsports Industries America
Information resources available from this organization include:
Snow Sports Fact Sheet
http://www.snowsports.org/Retailers/Research/SnowSportsFactSheet.aspx
Summary overview of snow sports includes participation and demographic information and equipment,
apparel, and accessories sales data and trends. All information is accessible free online.
SIA Intelligence Report
http://www.snowsports.org/Retailers/Research/IntelligenceReport.aspx
Comprehensive report covering Alpine skiing, Nordic skiing, and snowboarding provides detailed
participation and demographic information, retail sales data and trends, and financial and operating
measures for both retailers and resorts.
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
Ski Instruction, Lifts, and Rental Concessions
http://www.bizminer.com Select "Arts-Entertainment - 7999"
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
Ski Instruction, Lifts, and Rental Concessions
http://www.bizminer.com Select "Arts-Entertainment - 7999"
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.
National Ski Areas Association
Economic Analysis Of United States Ski Areas
http://www.nsaa.org/nsaa/marketing/availableResearch.asp
In-depth review of ski area economic characteristics (size, location, days open, capacity, visits,
prices), financial data (revenues, expenses, balance sheets), and key financial and operating ratios.
Table of contents is 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.
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.
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.
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