Archive for November, 2008

Key industry stats Classified under SIC 8351, there are slightly under 149,000 day care centers operating in the US alone. The industry as a whole generates over $19.9B in annual revenues. Despite the growing presence of large chains, the average day care center is small – producing some $100,000 in annual sales with about 7 employees. These… Continue Reading


Do you need to value a printing business? First, some industry stats to consider: For a mature industry, commercial printing shows surprisingly low consolidation. There are, for example, some 31,750 lithographic printing establishments in the US alone. This printing industry segment generates an impressive $45B in annual sales and employs nearly 345,000. Yet an average… Continue Reading



Whether you are valuing a business by yourself or engage a professional business appraiser, a business appraisal report is a typical work product you get. Such a report does more than summarize the business valuation results – it clearly defines what business ownership interests are being valued. Importantly, it also shows the key assumptions and judgement… Continue Reading