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<description>Business/Finance market research products provide analysis of the latest trends, developments and market data for this industry.  Research information will help you make informed business decisions.</description>
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<title>Business Information Markets 2009-2010</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R3481-67.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[Since 1979, professionals tracking the online content industry have relied on Business Information Markets for an accurate and unbiased inside look at the industry&mdash;from the latest mergers and acquisitions, to subscriber growth estimates, to the technology trends that are constantly reshaping the dynamic market for creating and distributing content to business professionals.  
This report covers all business information services that provide content, delivered through proprietary online networks, the Internet and handheld wireless devices. It contains the market intelligence needed to evaluate current trends affecting the information industry, and to get an inside track on where future growth is forecast to occur.  
No other report delivers as comprehensive and all-encompassing an overview and outlook, broken out by major vertical segments: general news and research, financial, brokerage, legal, tax, public records, health care and other online information services.  
 Business Information Markets 2009-2010  also includes 15 detailed company profiles of ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Simba Information's 2009 National Textbook Adoptions Scorecard and 2010 Outlook</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R3481-62.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[Simba Information&rsquo;s  2009 National Textbook Adoption Scorecard and 2010 Outlook  report presents the crucial business intelligence on textbook adoptions necessary for developers and marketers of instructional materials in a convenient single-source reference edition.  

This report offers the most comprehensive analysis available of the results of 2009 state textbook adoptions that is expected to generate nearly $500 million in first-year revenue for publishers and of the opportunities for an expected improved environment for adoption of instructional materials in 2010.  

Prepared by the analysts at Simba Information, the  2009 National Textbook Adoption Scorecard and 2010 Outlook  covers sales results in specific states, including California, Florida and the three other states that are set to purchase reading and/or language arts materials, as well as the five states that are slated to purchase math materials. The report also provides guidance for opportunities to come.  

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<pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Social Science and Humanities Publishing 2009-2010</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R3481-68.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[With the emergence of new technologies and the transition to digital delivery, professional publishers rely on Simba Information research to understand the future of their market and to guide their strategies. For this newest title to Simba's research catalog, Social Science and Humanities Publishing 2009-2010 analyzes the market size and trends shaping this segment of the industry.  

This all-new intelligence provides a comprehensive, analytical look at the overall landscape of the social science and humanities publishing market, including:  

  Simba&rsquo;s exclusive analysis of market size and structure;
 Perspective on the demand for social science and humanities products;
 Revenue and market share rankings of leading publishers;
 Detailed profiles of leading Social Science and Humanities publishers worldwide,  including McGraw-Hill, Oxford University Press, John Wiley & Sons, Holtzbrinck and Cambridge University Press; and

 Simba&rsquo;s estimates for market growth in 2009.    
The market for each segment (social ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Tire Wholesalers</title>
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<description> <![CDATA[The US tire wholesalers industry includes about 1,200 companies with combined annual revenue of about $20 billion. Major companies include American Tire Distributors and TBC Corporation. The industry is concentrated: the 50 largest companies generate about 70 percent of revenue.  COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE  Demand depends on consumer income and driving volume. The profitability of individual companies is linked to merchandising and marketing. Large wholesalers have economies of scale in distribution, support of national accounts, and advertising and promotion. Small companies can compete by specializing in types of tires or applications (such as for farm equipment or motorcycles) or by offering superior service and support. The industry is capital-intensive: annual revenue per employee is close to $600,000.  PRODUCTS, OPERATIONS & TECHNOLOGY  Tire wholesalers sell new replacement automobile tires (50 percent of revenue); new replacement truck, bus, and industrial tires (40 percent); and used or retreaded tires (less than 10 percent). (Original tires for new cars are ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Consulting Services</title>
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<description> <![CDATA[The US consulting services industry includes just over 250,000 companies with combined annual revenue of nearly $400 billion. Major companies include Accenture, Deloitte, Hewlett-Packard, IBM, and McKinsey. The industry is highly fragmented: the top 50 companies account for around 25 percent of total industry revenue. The average consulting firm has fewer than 10 employees and annual revenue under $1 million; 75 percent of consulting firms are one- or two-person operations.  Consulting services includes IT consulting, management consulting, and outsourced payroll services. The industry doesn't include companies that primarily provide labor or staffing solutions to other companies.  COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE  Demand is driven by corporate profitability and the overall health of the US economy. The profitability of individual companies depends largely on the special expertise the firm provides to clients. Large firms have advantages in the range of services offered, which often span across all three major consulting disciplines. Small firms can compete effectively by ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Industrial Supply Wholesalers</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R3470-3274.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[The US industrial supply wholesalers industry includes about 8,000 companies with combined annual revenue of $60 billion. Major companies include WW Grainger, Applied Industrial Technologies, MSC Industrial Direct, McJunkin Red Man, and Industrial Distribution Group. The industry is concentrated: the 50 largest companies generate more than 50 percent of revenue.   COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE  Demand is closely tied to the level of US manufacturing production. Because many operating costs are fixed, profitability depends on operational efficiency, particularly inventory management. Smaller companies can compete effectively by providing specialized supplies or superior service (delivery service and product expertise). Large distributors with a network of warehouses and outlets can maintain a lower inventory/sales ratio. The industry is highly automated: average annual revenue per worker is close to $775,000.  PRODUCTS, OPERATIONS & TECHNOLOGY  Industrial supply companies sell a large number of products that industrial customers use for maintenance, repair, operations, and production (the industry refers to itself as the ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Third Party Logistics - India</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R3676-56.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[Third Party Logistics Market is valued at INR 78 bn in 2008; Estimated to reach INR 172 bn in 2012. The market comprises of two segments Asset-based 3PLs and Non-asset based 3PLs.
  
The report provides a snapshot of the market. An overview gives a quick picture of the market with estimated market size, growth rate and share of 3 PL firms in logistics industry. An analysis of drivers reveals that high cost of logistics in India, fragmented logistics sector, phased implementation of VAT, increasing geographical distribution of consumer markets, government infrastructure initiatives, growth in auto and retail sectors, and economic growth is driving growth in this sector. The key challenges identified include infrastructure congestion, lack of trust and awareness, and service tax.
  
The competitive landscape profiles the major players in this sector in terms of their business description. The report also provides details of the private equity investments ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Snapshots Germany Magazines 2009</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R512-12292.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[Snapdata's Snapshots Germany Magazines 2009 provides 2008 year-end market size data, with 2009 estimates, 5 years of historical data and five-year forecasts. The Snapshots report gives an instant overview of the German magazine market and covers consumer and business magazines. It does not include electronic publications or web subscriptions. Market volume is based on the average number of copies sold per edition. The data is supplied in both graphical and tabular format for ease of interpretation and analysis. The Snapshots Germany Magazines 2009 forms part of Snapdata's Media industry ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Snapshots Denmark Advertising 2009</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R512-12291.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[Snapdata's Snapshots Denmark Advertising 2009 provides 2008 year-end market size data, with 2009 estimates, 5 years of historical data and five-year forecasts. The Snapshots report gives an instant overview of the Danish advertising market and FALSE The data is supplied in both graphical and tabular format for ease of interpretation and analysis. The Snapshots Denmark Advertising 2009 forms part of Snapdata's Media industry ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Snapshots Spain Non-Life Insurance 2009</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R512-12216.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[Snapdata's Snapshots Spain Non-Life Insurance 2009 provides 2008 year-end market size data, with 2009 estimates, 5 years of historical data and five-year forecasts. The Snapshots report gives an instant overview of the Spanish non-life insurance market and covers motor, multirisk, private health, credit, personal accident, funeral, transport, liability and others.Market value is based on gross premium income. The data is supplied in both graphical and tabular format for ease of interpretation and analysis. The Snapshots Spain Non-Life Insurance 2009 forms part of Snapdata's Financial Services industry ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Snapshots Singapore Non-Life Insurance 2009</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R512-12215.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[Snapdata's Snapshots Singapore Non-Life Insurance 2009 provides 2008 year-end market size data, with 2009 estimates, 5 years of historical data and five-year forecasts. The Snapshots report gives an instant overview of the Singaporean non-life insurance market and covers marine & aviation, property, casualty, fire, motor, work injury compensation, personal accident, health and others . Market value is based on gross premiums. The data is supplied in both graphical and tabular format for ease of interpretation and analysis. The Snapshots Singapore Non-Life Insurance 2009 forms part of Snapdata's Financial Services industry ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Snapshots Morocco Non-Life Insurance 2009</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R512-12214.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[Snapdata's Snapshots Morocco Non-Life Insurance 2009 provides 2008 year-end market size data, with 2009 estimates, 5 years of historical data and five-year forecasts. The Snapshots report gives an instant overview of the Moroccan non-life insurance market and FALSE The data is supplied in both graphical and tabular format for ease of interpretation and analysis. The Snapshots Morocco Non-Life Insurance 2009 forms part of Snapdata's Financial Services industry ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Snapshots Spain Life Insurance 2009</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R512-12213.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[Snapdata's Snapshots Spain Life Insurance 2009 provides 2008 year-end market size data, with 2009 estimates, 5 years of historical data and five-year forecasts. The Snapshots report gives an instant overview of the Spanish life insurance market and covers individual and collective life insurance. Market value is based on gross premium income. The data is supplied in both graphical and tabular format for ease of interpretation and analysis. The Snapshots Spain Life Insurance 2009 forms part of Snapdata's Financial Services industry ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Snapshots Singapore Life Insurance 2009</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R512-12212.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[Snapdata's Snapshots Singapore Life Insurance 2009 provides 2008 year-end market size data, with 2009 estimates, 5 years of historical data and five-year forecasts. The Snapshots report gives an instant overview of the Singaporean life insurance market and covers individual and group life insurance. Market value is based on net premiums. The data is supplied in both graphical and tabular format for ease of interpretation and analysis. The Snapshots Singapore Life Insurance 2009 forms part of Snapdata's Financial Services industry ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Snapshots Morocco Life Insurance 2009</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R512-12211.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[Snapdata's Snapshots Morocco Life Insurance 2009 provides 2008 year-end market size data, with 2009 estimates, 5 years of historical data and five-year forecasts. The Snapshots report gives an instant overview of the Moroccan life insurance market and covers Individual Insurance, Insurance Group, Capitalization and Other life Insurance . Market value is based on gross premium income. The data is supplied in both graphical and tabular format for ease of interpretation and analysis. The Snapshots Morocco Life Insurance 2009 forms part of Snapdata's Financial Services industry ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Snapshots Vietnam Insurance 2009</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R512-12210.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[Snapdata's Snapshots Vietnam Insurance 2009 provides 2008 year-end market size data, with 2009 estimates, 5 years of historical data and five-year forecasts. The Snapshots report gives an instant overview of the Vietnamese insurance market and covers life and non-life (property and casualty) insurance. It does not include reinsurance. Market value is based on gross premium income. The data is supplied in both graphical and tabular format for ease of interpretation and analysis. The Snapshots Vietnam Insurance 2009 forms part of Snapdata's Financial Services industry ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Snapshots Spain Insurance 2009</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R512-12209.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[Snapdata's Snapshots Spain Insurance 2009 provides 2008 year-end market size data, with 2009 estimates, 5 years of historical data and five-year forecasts. The Snapshots report gives an instant overview of the Spanish insurance market and covers life and non life insurance. Market size is based on gross premium income. The data is supplied in both graphical and tabular format for ease of interpretation and analysis. The Snapshots Spain Insurance 2009 forms part of Snapdata's Financial Services industry ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Snapshots Singapore Insurance 2009</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R512-12208.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[Snapdata's Snapshots Singapore Insurance 2009 provides 2008 year-end market size data, with 2009 estimates, 5 years of historical data and five-year forecasts. The Snapshots report gives an instant overview of the Singaporean insurance market and covers Life and Non-Life insurance business . Market value is based on premiums. The data is supplied in both graphical and tabular format for ease of interpretation and analysis. The Snapshots Singapore Insurance 2009 forms part of Snapdata's Financial Services industry ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Legal Services Outsourcing: Crisis Creates New Opportunities for LPOs</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R660-27.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[The global legal industry, like any other industry, has been significantly impacted by the economic slowdown. The legal industry has gone through budget cuts, layoffs and cost pressures over the period of one year that has resulted in a change in the operating dynamics of the global legal industry.  

The impact of recession on the global legal industry has had a spillover effect on the legal outsourcing industry in India. The growth in the Indian legal outsourcing industry as compared to the past three to four years has slowed down temporarily. The offshore legal services industry that was growing at a CAGR of 40+% over the last four years till 2007 dropped to 28% for 2007-08 and further tapered off to 16% for 2008-09. The revenues from the offshore legal services industry were $320 m for 2008 and expected to reach $440 m by 2010.  

The report discusses ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Snapshots Morocco Insurance 2009</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R512-12207.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[Snapdata's Snapshots Morocco Insurance 2009 provides 2008 year-end market size data, with 2009 estimates, 5 years of historical data and five-year forecasts. The Snapshots report gives an instant overview of the Moroccan insurance market and covers life and non-life insurance. It does not include reinsurance.  Market value is based on gross premium income. The data is supplied in both graphical and tabular format for ease of interpretation and analysis. The Snapshots Morocco Insurance 2009 forms part of Snapdata's Financial Services industry ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Snapshots Turkey Newspapers 2009</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R512-12296.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[Snapdata's Snapshots Turkey Newspapers 2009 provides 2008 year-end market size data, with 2009 estimates, 5 years of historical data and five-year forecasts. The Snapshots report gives an instant overview of the Turkish newspaper market and covers political, economic, sports and other newspapers.  Market size volume is based on average daily circulation. The data is supplied in both graphical and tabular format for ease of interpretation and analysis. The Snapshots Turkey Newspapers 2009 forms part of Snapdata's Media industry ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Snapshots South Africa Newspapers 2009</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R512-12295.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[Snapdata's Snapshots South Africa Newspapers 2009 provides 2008 year-end market size data, with 2009 estimates, 5 years of historical data and five-year forecasts. The Snapshots report gives an instant overview of the South African newspaper market and covers daily, weekly, week-end, community press and hybrid. Market volume is based on average net circulation. The data is supplied in both graphical and tabular format for ease of interpretation and analysis. The Snapshots South Africa Newspapers 2009 forms part of Snapdata's Media industry ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Snapshots Germany Newspapers 2009</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R512-12294.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[Snapdata's Snapshots Germany Newspapers 2009 provides 2008 year-end market size data, with 2009 estimates, 5 years of historical data and five-year forecasts. The Snapshots report gives an instant overview of the German newspaper market and covers Subscriptions, Single sales and Others. Free newspapers are not included. Market volume is based on average daily circulation. The data is supplied in both graphical and tabular format for ease of interpretation and analysis. The Snapshots Germany Newspapers 2009 forms part of Snapdata's Media industry ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Snapshots Argentina Newspapers 2009</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R512-12293.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[Snapdata's Snapshots Argentina Newspapers 2009 provides 2008 year-end market size data, with 2009 estimates, 5 years of historical data and five-year forecasts. The Snapshots report gives an instant overview of the Argentine newspaper market and covers single copies and subscriptions.  Market volume is based on total circulation. The data is supplied in both graphical and tabular format for ease of interpretation and analysis. The Snapshots Argentina Newspapers 2009 forms part of Snapdata's Media industry ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Worldwide and U.S. Internet Ad Spend Report, 3Q09: Decline Slows, Recovery May Have Begun</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R104-40466.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[ This IDC update reports the total volume and growth rate of the worldwide, regional, and U.S. Internet advertising spending for 3Q09. It also reports the top U.S. new media companies' quarterly domestic ad sales, growth rates, and market shares, as well as the spending on major ad formats and their growth rates and market ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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