Payroll Services
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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.
American Payroll Association
Information resources available from this trade association include:
Paytechonline
http://www.americanpayroll.org/paytechonline/
Monthly magazine features news and information for the payroll services industry, with topics
covered including payroll management, industry trends, tax legislation and compliance, technology
updates, professional development, and more. Current and prior issues can be viewed free online.
APA Survey of Salaries and the Payroll Profession
http://www.americanpayroll.org/product/12/136
Biennial survey provides a comprehensive overview of the payroll industry, with topics covered
including compensation and benefits, payroll management and operations, trends and technology,
payroll department costs, and more.
Industry Market Research Reports
Payroll Services
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Search for specific terms or keywords
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
Payroll Services
http://www.bizminer.com Search for "541214"
Industry statistics for payroll service providers 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 Group, Euromonitor,
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
Payroll Services
http://www.bizminer.com Search for "541214"
Five-year comparative financial statement analysis includes income statements with expense detail,
balance sheets, cash flow statements, and key business and financial ratios for payroll service providers.
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.
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 Payroll Association
APA Survey of Salaries and the Payroll Profession
http://www.americanpayroll.org/product/12/136
Biennial survey provides a comprehensive overview of the payroll industry, with topics covered including
compensation and benefits, payroll management and operations, trends and technology, payroll department
costs, and more.
Robert Half
Accounting and Finance Salary Guide
http://www.roberthalffinance.com/SalaryCenter
Salary guide provides average starting salary ranges for various accounting and finance positions,
including payroll personnel. Online salary calculator can be used to estimate the average starting
salary range for specific job positions in a local market based on zip code. All information is available
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.
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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