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Landscaping Services
The US landscaping services industry includes more than 70,000 companies with combined annual revenue of $50 billion. Major companies include the TruGreen Landcare division of ServiceMaster, The Davey Tree Expert Company, The Brickman Group, and Asplundh Tree Expert. The industry is highly fragmented: the top 50 companies generate about 15 percent of revenue. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE Demand is driven partly by construction of new commercial properties and partly by the economy's overall health. Because management and equipment costs are mainly fixed, the profitability of individual companies depends on demand volume and operations' efficiency. Small companies can easily compete with big ones, except in providing services to large customers. Big companies operate mainly through local branches or offices that have operations almost identical to those of local companies. The industry is labor-intensive: annual revenue per employee is about $70,000. PRODUCTS, OPERATIONS & TECHNOLOGY Landscaping services include commercial and residential landscape maintenance, landscape installation, irrigation systems, tree services, chemical lawn care, and "line-clearing": branch removal around utility lines. Larger companies may offer several of these services, but most provide just one. Landscape installation and maintenance account for the bulk of industry revenue; tree services account for about 30 percent. In winter, many companies provide snow removal services. For
  Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST
Dry Cleaning and Laundry Facilities
The US dry cleaning and laundry facilities industry includes about 30,000 companies with combined annual revenue of about $11 billion. Major companies include Coinmach Service, DRYCLEAN USA, Mac-Gray, and Martin Franchises. The industry includes about 20,000 companies that provide retail laundry and dry cleaning services, and 10,000 that provide services through coin-operated laundromats. The dry cleaning segment is highly fragmented: the 50 largest firms generate less than 10 percent of revenue. The coin-laundry segment is fragmented: the 50 largest firms generate about 40 percent of revenue. Commercial and industrial laundry services are covered in the Linen and Uniform Supply Services industry profile. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE Demand is related to growth in consumer income. The profitability of individual companies depends on efficient operations and favorable store locations. Large companies have efficiencies of scale in centralized cleaning operations. Small companies can compete successfully by owning favorable locations or providing special services. The industry is labor-intensive: average annual revenue per employee is about $50,000. PRODUCTS, OPERATIONS & TECHNOLOGY Major products are retail dry cleaning services and coin-operated laundry services. Other sources of revenue include shoe and clothing repair services and washing machine route operations (servicing of machines in apartment complexes and other multifamily residences). Retail dry cleaning operations consist of
  Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST
Talent and Modeling Agencies
The US talent and modeling agency industry includes about 3,500 establishments (single-location companies and branches of multi-location companies) with combined annual revenue of about $5 billion, as well as many sole proprietorships with no paid employees. Major companies include Creative Artists Agency (CAA); William Morris Endeavor Entertainment (WME Entertainment); International Creative Management (ICM); and IMG. The industry is fragmented: the top 50 companies account for less than 45 percent of industry revenue. The industry includes agents and personal managers who represent or manage actors and entertainers, models, sports figures, and other public figures. Agents focus on finding clients work; personal managers generally find sponsorships and endorsements for clients. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE Demand is driven by the performing arts, sports entertainment, and advertising industries. The profitability of individual agencies depends on the success of agents' talent in winning auditions, leading to a steady stream of contracts. Large agencies have advantages in relationships with major studios, fashion designers, and cosmetic companies. Small agencies can compete successfully by specializing in a particular medium or location and developing niche customer relationships. PRODUCTS, OPERATIONS & TECHNOLOGY Major services are finding auditions for clients and negotiating contracts. Additional services include finding photographers, arranging acting teachers, satisfying other support needs, and securing endorsement
  Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST
Art Dealers and Galleries
The art dealers and galleries industry includes about 6,500 stores with combined annual revenue of about $8 billion. No major companies dominate the industry, which is fragmented: the top 50 companies generate about 30 percent of industry revenue. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE Consumer spending and home decorating trends drive demand. The profitability of individual companies depends on effective merchandising and marketing. Large companies have advantages in buying, financing, and marketing. Small companies can compete effectively by offering unique products, providing superior customer service, or serving a local market. The industry is capital-intensive: average annual revenue per worker is about $360,000. Art dealers compete with a wide range of retailers, including mass merchandisers and home decor stores. PRODUCTS, OPERATIONS & TECHNOLOGY Major products include original pictures, drawings, prints, photographs, and sculptures. Prints include lithographs, giclées, serigraphs/silkscreens, posters, and etchings. Art dealers may also sell collectibles, books, or artist supplies. Services include framing, delivery, and hanging. Companies may provide appraisals, especially for expensive artwork. High-end dealers may help individuals or museum curators find specific pieces of art or develop collections. For the general population, popular subjects include landscapes, florals, wildlife, figures, animals, and marine life. Artwork periods include Realism, Impressionism, Abstract, Pop-Art, Art Deco/Art Nouveau, and Primitive. When dealing
  Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST
Car Washes
The US car wash industry includes about 15,000 establishments (single-location companies and branches of multi-location companies) with combined annual revenue of about $6 billion. Major companies include Wash Depot, Oasis Car Wash, and Autobell Car Wash. The industry is highly fragmented: the 50 largest companies hold just 15 percent of the market. The industry includes full- and self-service car wash facilities, as well as truck and bus washes and vehicle detailing services. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE Demand is driven by new car sales and growth in consumer income. The profitability of individual firms depends on favorable location and efficient operations. There are few economies of scale. Chains have advantages in advertising and customer recognition. Small firms can compete successfully by having good locations. The industry is labor-intensive: annual revenue per employee is about $40,000. PRODUCTS, OPERATIONS & TECHNOLOGY Major services are exterior wash, exterior and interior cleaning, waxing, underside cleaning, vacuuming, and premium detailing. Detailing services consist of intensive interior and exterior cleaning, as well as waxing and polishing by hand. Some facilities offer vehicle maintenance and repair and safety inspection services and sell automotive products. There are three types of car washes: a conveyor or "tunnel" wash system, where the car is pulled through a
  Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST
Taxi & Limousine Services in the US - Industry Market Research Report
Industry Market Research Synopsis This Industry Market Research report from IBISWorld provides a detailed analysis of the Taxi & Limousine Services in the US industry, including key growth trends, statistics, forecasts, the competitive environment including market shares and the key issues facing the industry. Industry Definition Companies in this industry provide passenger transportation by automobile or van when the service is not operated over a regular route or on a regular schedule. Report Contents The Key Statistics chapter provides the key indicators for the industry for at least the last three years. The statistics included are industry revenue, industry gross product, employment, establishments, exports, imports, domestic demand and total wages. The Market Characteristics chapter covers the following: Market Size, Linkages, Demand Determinants, Domestic and International Markets, Basis of Competition and Life Cycle. The Market Size section gives the size of the domestic market as well as the size of the export market. The Linkages section lists the industry's major supplier and major customer industries. The Demand Determinants section lists the key factors which are likely to cause demand to rise or fall. The Domestic and International Markets section defines the market for the products and services of the industry. This section provides the
  Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST
Child Day Care Services in the US - Industry Market Research Report
Industry Market Research Synopsis This Industry Market Research report from IBISWorld provides a detailed analysis of the Child Day Care Services in the US industry, including key growth trends, statistics, forecasts, the competitive environment including market shares and the key issues facing the industry. Industry Definition This industry provides day care for infants and children. These establishments generally care for preschool children, but may care for older children when they are not in school. Establishments may also offer some educational programs. Report Contents The Key Statistics chapter provides the key indicators for the industry for at least the last three years. The statistics included are industry revenue, industry gross product, employment, establishments, exports, imports, domestic demand and total wages. The Market Characteristics chapter covers the following: Market Size, Linkages, Demand Determinants, Domestic and International Markets, Basis of Competition and Life Cycle. The Market Size section gives the size of the domestic market as well as the size of the export market. The Linkages section lists the industry's major supplier and major customer industries. The Demand Determinants section lists the key factors which are likely to cause demand to rise or fall. The Domestic and International Markets section defines the market for the products and services
  Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST
Gardening Services in Australia - Industry Market Research Report
This Industry Market Research report from IBISWorld provides a detailed analysis of the Gardening Services in Australia industry, including key growth trends, statistics, forecasts, the competitive environment including market shares and the key issues facing the industry. Industry Definition Gardening services include basic lawn mowing, pruning of plants, fertilising and feeding of plants and lawns and some very basic landscaping services, as well as garden refuse removal. Report Contents The About this Industry chapter provides general information about the scope of the industry such as an industry definition and a list of the main activities of the industry. The Industry at a Glance chapter provides a brief snapshot of the key indicators of the industry such as industry revenue and forecast growth rate. The Industry Performance chapter covers the following: Executive Summary, Key External Drivers, Current Performance, Industry Outlook and Industry Life Cycle. The Executive Summary section is a brief summary of the overall chapter. The Key External Drivers section looks at the key factors outside the control of an individual business that determine the industry's performance. The Current Performance section provides analysis for the industry over the past five years with key performance indicators discussed. The Industry Outlook section is a key analysis
  Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST
Coin-Operated Laundromats & Dry Cleaners in the US - Industry Market Research Report
Industry Market Research Synopsis This Industry Market Research report from IBISWorld provides a detailed analysis of the Coin-Operated Laundromats & Dry Cleaners in the US industry, including key growth trends, statistics, forecasts, the competitive environment including market shares and the key issues facing the industry. Industry Definition This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating facilities with coin-operated or similar service laundry and drycleaning equipment for customer use on the premises. This industry also comprises establishments primarily engaged in supplying and servicing coin-operated or smart card or similar self service laundry and drycleaning equipment for customer use, in places of business operated by others such as apartments and dormitories. Report Contents The Key Statistics chapter provides the key indicators for the industry for at least the last three years. The statistics included are industry revenue, industry gross product, employment, establishments, exports, imports, domestic demand and total wages. The Market Characteristics chapter covers the following: Market Size, Linkages, Demand Determinants, Domestic and International Markets, Basis of Competition and Life Cycle. The Market Size section gives the size of the domestic market as well as the size of the export market. The Linkages section lists the industry's major supplier and major customer industries. The Demand Determinants section
  Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST
Weight Reduction Services
The US weight reduction services industry includes about 1,300 companies with combined annual revenue of about $2 billion. Major companies include Weight Watchers, Nestlé's Jenny Craig, NutriSystem, and eDiets. The industry is highly concentrated: the 50 largest companies account for 80 percent of industry revenue. The industry doesn't include companies that provide medical or surgical weight reduction or companies that operate physical fitness facilities, health resorts, or spas. Fitness centers, health supplement stores, and spas are covered in separate industry profiles. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE Consumers' excess weight, personal income, and leisure time drive demand. The profitability of individual companies depends on effective marketing, customer acquisition and retention, and efficient operations. Large companies have advantages of scale in marketing, infrastructure, and partnerships. Small companies can compete effectively by offering individualized services or upscale facilities. The industry is labor-intensive: average annual revenue per worker is about $75,000. PRODUCTS, OPERATIONS & TECHNOLOGY Major product lines are program fees, food supplements, and other merchandise sales related to diet and weight reduction. Fees account for about 60 percent of industry revenue, and food, online access, and other merchandise sales and services for the rest. Products include DVDs, CDs, food scales, journals and other record-keeping materials, cookbooks, and motivational and self-help
  Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST
Nanny, Butler & Other Household Services in the US - Industry Market Research Report
Industry Market Research Synopsis This Industry Market Research report from IBISWorld provides a detailed analysis of the Nanny, Butler & Other Household Services in the US industry, including key growth trends, statistics, forecasts, the competitive environment including market shares and the key issues facing the industry. Industry Definition This report deals with private households that engage in employing workers on or about the premises in activities primarily concerned with the operation of the household. Included in this category are individuals employed as cooks, maids and nannies and other home-based child care workers, as well as outside workers, such as gardeners, caretakers and other maintenance workers. Report Contents The Key Statistics chapter provides the key indicators for the industry for at least the last three years. The statistics included are industry revenue, industry gross product, employment, establishments, exports, imports, domestic demand and total wages. The Market Characteristics chapter covers the following: Market Size, Linkages, Demand Determinants, Domestic and International Markets, Basis of Competition and Life Cycle. The Market Size section gives the size of the domestic market as well as the size of the export market. The Linkages section lists the industry's major supplier and major customer industries. The Demand Determinants section lists the key factors
  Sat, 06 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST
Convention & Visitor Bureaus in the US - Industry Market Research Report
Industry Market Research Synopsis This Industry Market Research report from IBISWorld provides a detailed analysis of the Convention & Visitor Bureaus in the US industry, including key growth trends, statistics, forecasts, the competitive environment including market shares and the key issues facing the industry. Industry Definition A business in this industry markets and promotes communities and local facilities to businesses and leisure travelers. Establishments assist customers in locating meeting and convention sites; provide travel information on an area's attractions and accommodation; provide maps and information brochures; and organize group tours of local historical, recreational and cultural attractions. Report Contents The Key Statistics chapter provides the key indicators for the industry for at least the last three years. The statistics included are industry revenue, industry gross product, employment, establishments, exports, imports, domestic demand and total wages. The Market Characteristics chapter covers the following: Market Size, Linkages, Demand Determinants, Domestic and International Markets, Basis of Competition and Life Cycle. The Market Size section gives the size of the domestic market as well as the size of the export market. The Linkages section lists the industry's major supplier and major customer industries. The Demand Determinants section lists the key factors which are likely to cause demand to rise
  Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST
Trade Show and Event Planning
The US trade show and event planning industry includes about 4,000 companies with combined annual revenue of more than $8 billion. Major companies include GES Exposition Services, Freeman Decorating Services, and TBA Global. The industry is fragmented: the top 50 companies generate about 45 percent of revenue. The industry is composed of meeting planners and suppliers who organize, design, promote, and manage business and consumer trade shows, conferences, and meetings. Organizers of performing arts and sports events are not included in the industry. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE Demand is driven by overall economic activity and corporate profits. The profitability of individual companies depends on managing costs, marketing shows effectively, and retaining valuable staff. Large companies have advantages of multiple locations and economies of scale in negotiating labor, transportation, and supply contracts. Small companies compete successfully by delivering superior customer service that drives repeat business. The industry is labor-intensive: average annual revenue per employee is about $100,000. PRODUCTS, OPERATIONS & TECHNOLOGY The primary industry service is producing and managing conventions, association meetings, trade shows, and company meetings. Events typically include presentations and workshops; an exhibition area for vendors to promote their products and services; and entertainment activities, such as meals, receptions, and local sightseeing tours. In addition to
  Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST
Freedonia Focus on Commercial & Residential Cleaning Services
This report discusses US commercial and residential cleaning services for the years 2003 and 2008, with forecasts for 2013. Topics covered include type of service and market segmentation, regulatory trends and issues, marketing and franchising, market environment, type of service and market forecasts, industry composition and leading participants. Type of service segments include interior building; floors, fabrics and surfaces; and other cleaning services. Market segments cover institutional, office, residential and other markets. This 19 page report also includes a highlights summary and a resources section.
  Sun, 31 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST
Florists in the US - Industry Market Research Report
Industry Market Research Synopsis This Industry Market Research report from IBISWorld provides a detailed analysis of the Florists in the US industry, including key growth trends, statistics, forecasts, the competitive environment including market shares and the key issues facing the industry. Industry Definition This industry is comprised of establishments primarily engaged in retailing cut flowers, floral arrangements, and potted plants. These establishments usually prepare the arrangements they sell. A business in this industry is involved in purchasing flowers from wholesalers or nurseries and selling these products directly to consumers. It is important to note that retailers who operate primarily as electronic shopping and mail-order houses are excluded from this industry. Report Contents The Key Statistics chapter provides the key indicators for the industry for at least the last three years. The statistics included are industry revenue, industry gross product, employment, establishments, exports, imports, domestic demand and total wages. The Market Characteristics chapter covers the following: Market Size, Linkages, Demand Determinants, Domestic and International Markets, Basis of Competition and Life Cycle. The Market Size section gives the size of the domestic market as well as the size of the export market. The Linkages section lists the industry's major supplier and major customer industries. The Demand Determinants
  Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST
Florists
The US florists industry includes about 22,000 retail flower shops with combined annual revenue of about $7 billion. No major companies dominate; independent florists are usually linked into national wire services providers FTD and Teleflora, which connect customers with florists. The industry is highly fragmented: the 50 largest companies hold just 6 percent of the market. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE Demand for flowers depends on discretionary consumer spending. The profitability of individual shops depends on effective marketing. Companies focus on a local or regional market and compete based on convenient location, price, and customer service. Florists also compete with supermarkets and mass merchandisers selling flowers, which can often sell at lower prices because of volume purchases from growers or wholesalers. The industry is labor-intensive: annual sales per employee are about $60,000. PRODUCTS, OPERATIONS & TECHNOLOGY Major products are cut flower arrangements, potted plants, and loose cut flowers. Flower arrangements account for 55 percent of industry revenue, potted plants for 15 percent. Stores may also sell vases, artificial flowers, and other gift items. The top-selling flowers are roses, carnations, and lilies. Florists buy product from one, or several, of 1,000 wholesalers and importers, who in turn buy from several thousand growers. Imports, mainly from South America, account for
  Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST
Taxi and Limousine Services
The US taxi and limousine services industry includes about 5,000 companies with about $4 billion in combined annual revenue. No major companies dominate the industry, which is fragmented. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE Taxi and limousine revenue is driven by business and leisure travel. The profitability of individual companies depends on good marketing. Small companies can effectively compete with large ones because there are few economies of scale in operations. The industry is labor-intensive: average annual revenue per employee is about $60,000. PRODUCTS, OPERATIONS & TECHNOLOGY Both taxis and limousines transport passengers after being dispatched per customer request or reservation. Taxi cabs also pick up passengers that hail them while driving on city streets or at taxi stands. Limousines can pick up customers only by telephone request. Limousine companies may lease vehicles with a driver by the hour, or may operate for-hire vehicles (FHV) that charge flat rates for specific trips, in competition with taxis. Companies typically have a central dispatching office, own a fleet of vehicles, may own fuel tanks and pumps, and may operate a maintenance and repair shop. Drivers and fuel are major operating costs. Because prices for taxi service are usually fixed by local commissions, companies increase profitability by hiring the cheapest labor available;
  Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST
Pest Control Services
The US pest control services industry includes about 12,000 establishments (single-location companies and branches of multi-location companies) with combined annual revenue of about $9 billion. Major companies include Terminix (owned by ServiceMaster) and Orkin (owned by Rollins). Other major players are the pest-control operations of sanitation companies Ecolab, Rentokil Initial, and JohnsonDiversey. The industry is fragmented: the 50 largest firms generate less than 50 percent of industry revenue. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE Demand is driven by home sales and the occupancy of commercial and industrial properties. The profitability of individual companies depends on providing good service. Large companies benefit from brand recognition and economies of scale in advertising, franchising or backoffice operations. Small companies can compete successfully because large companies have no advantage in providing good service. The industry is labor-intensive: average annual revenue per employee is about $90,000. PRODUCTS, OPERATIONS & TECHNOLOGY Pest control firms - also called pest control operators (PCOs) - are in the business of identifying the presence of pests and applying poisonous chemicals to kill them. Firms hire and train employees to detect and identify pests, and to choose and apply chemicals, which typically involves certification. Companies buy chemicals and other control systems from distributors or directly from the large number
  Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST
Child Care Services in Australia - Industry Market Research Report
This Industry Market Research report from IBISWorld provides a detailed analysis of the Child Care Services in Australia industry, including key growth trends, statistics, forecasts, the competitive environment including market shares and the key issues facing the industry. Industry Definition Companies in this industry provide child care. Child care services are principally provided for children under 12 and include long day care centres, family day care, occasional care, after-school hours care, and vacation care. Increasingly, child care is incorporated with education and vacation care as parents work greater hours and develop more reliance on care providers. Report Contents The About this Industry chapter provides general information about the scope of the industry such as an industry definition and a list of the main activities of the industry. The Industry at a Glance chapter provides a brief snapshot of the key indicators of the industry such as industry revenue and forecast growth rate. The Industry Performance chapter covers the following: Executive Summary, Key External Drivers, Current Performance, Industry Outlook and Industry Life Cycle. The Executive Summary section is a brief summary of the overall chapter. The Key External Drivers section looks at the key factors outside the control of an individual business that determine the industry's
  Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST
Sexual Services in Australia - Industry Market Research Report
This Industry Market Research report from IBISWorld provides a detailed analysis of the Sexual Services in Australia industry, including key growth trends, statistics, forecasts, the competitive environment including market shares and the key issues facing the industry. Industry Definition This industry comprises the sexual services offered by brothels, prostitutes, escorts, strippers and erotic dancers. The industry report measures legal transactions for actual sexual services and also attempts to estimate illegal sexual transactions. This industry does not include adult Internet services (such as dating, or the display of pornography), telephone sex chat lines, the making and retailing of adult video entertainment, or the manufacture and retailing of sexual aids. Report Contents The About this Industry chapter provides general information about the scope of the industry such as an industry definition and a list of the main activities of the industry. The Industry at a Glance chapter provides a brief snapshot of the key indicators of the industry such as industry revenue and forecast growth rate. The Industry Performance chapter covers the following: Executive Summary, Key External Drivers, Current Performance, Industry Outlook and Industry Life Cycle. The Executive Summary section is a brief summary of the overall chapter. The Key External Drivers
  Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST
2010 U.S. Telephone Answering Service Industry Report
The U.S Telephone Answering Service Industry report, published annually by Barnes Reports, contains timely and accurate industry statistics, forecasts and demographics. The report features 2010 current and 2011 forecast estimates on the size of the industry (sales, establishments, employment) nationally and for all 50 U.S. States and over 900 metro areas. New to the report this year are: financial ratios, number of firms and payroll estimates. The report also includes industry definition, 5-year historical trends on industry sales, establishments and employment, a breakdown of establishments, sales and employment by employee size of establishment (9 categories), and estimates on up to 10 sub-industries, including telephone answering centers.
  Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST
Funeral Operations
The US funeral industry includes 22,000 companies that generate about $14 billion of annual revenue from the operation of funeral homes, crematoriums, and cemeteries. Major companies include Service Corporation International (SCI), Keystone North America, and Stewart Enterprises. The industry is fragmented: the top 50 companies generate about 30 percent of revenue. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE Demand for services is driven mainly by the number of older Americans. The profitability of individual companies depends on sales and marketing and efficient operations, because local demand is relatively fixed. The main advantage of large companies is their ability to share resources (limos and hearses, embalmers, and marketing costs) among clusters of funeral homes. Small operators can compete successfully with national companies because the funeral business is intensely local. The industry is labor-intensive: annual revenue per employee is around $130,000. PRODUCTS, OPERATIONS & TECHNOLOGY Companies in the industry sell products including caskets, burial vaults, burial garments, flowers, burial rights, memorial stones, and cremation urns. Services include embalming and cosmetic preparation, transportation, facility rental for wakes and memorial services, opening and closing burial plots, and cremation. Caskets are the largest cost item for most funerals. National suppliers include Batesville Casket, Aurora Casket, and Matthews International. Most funeral homes conduct around 100
  Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST
Interior Design Services
The US interior design industry includes about 13,000 companies with combined annual revenue of about $10 billion. Major companies include units of architecture and design firms such as Gensler, Heery International, and Perkins+Will. The industry is highly fragmented: the 50 largest firms account for about 10 percent of revenue. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE Constructing and renovating residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional buildings drive demand for interior design services. The profitability of individual companies depends on accurate bidding, timely delivery, and a steady volume of projects. Large companies have advantages in marketing, developing partnerships, building a large client referral list, and getting priority service from suppliers. Small companies can compete effectively by providing better service, specializing, and using unique or custom product sources. Competitors include suppliers and consumers. Suppliers compete by expanding their services to include interior design; consumers compete by establishing their own independent businesses, typically a home-based operation focusing on interior decorating. PRODUCTS, OPERATIONS & TECHNOLOGY Major services of interior designers are selling products as part of an integrated design service, providing fee-based consulting services, and managing subcontractors. Product sales contribute about 55 percent of revenue; consulting fees, 30 percent; and subcontracting services, 5 percent. Homeowners, businesses, and government entities engage interior designers to
  Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST
Couriers in the US - Industry Market Research Report
Industry Market Research Synopsis This Industry Market Research report from IBISWorld provides a detailed analysis of the Couriers in the US industry, including key growth trends, statistics, forecasts, the competitive environment including market shares and the key issues facing the industry. Industry Definition This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing air, surface, or combinedcourier delivery services of parcels generally between metropolitan areas or urban centers. Theestablishments of this industry form a network including courier local pick-up and delivery to serve their customers' needs. Report Contents The Key Statistics chapter provides the key indicators for the industry for at least the last three years. The statistics included are industry revenue, industry gross product, employment, establishments, exports, imports, domestic demand and total wages. The Market Characteristics chapter covers the following: Market Size, Linkages, Demand Determinants, Domestic and International Markets, Basis of Competition and Life Cycle. The Market Size section gives the size of the domestic market as well as the size of the export market. The Linkages section lists the industry's major supplier and major customer industries. The Demand Determinants section lists the key factors which are likely to cause demand to rise or fall. The Domestic and International Markets section defines the market for the
  Tue, 05 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST

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