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<title>Consulting Services</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R3470-1354.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[Just over 100,000 consulting firms in the US generate combined annual revenue of about $125 billion. Large companies include IBM, Accenture, McKinsey, and Booz Allen. The industry is highly fragmented: about 75 percent of consulting firms are one- or two-consultant operations. The average consulting firm has fewer than 10 employees and annual revenue under $1 million.   COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE  Demand for consulting services is closely tied to the health of the US economy. The profitability of firms depends largely on the special expertise they provide to clients. Large firms can offer a variety of services to big customers. Small firms can easily coexist with large ones if they have expertise in a highly specialized area or industry. Although the industry is labor-intensive, the high value of the work produces annual revenue per employee close to $200,000.  Large offices may have annual revenue of $10 million. The ratio of professionals to administrative staff may ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Tire Wholesalers</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R3470-1377.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[The US tire and tube wholesaler industry includes about 2,000 companies with combined annual revenue of $17 billion. Major companies include American Tire Distributors and TBC Corporation. The industry is highly concentrated: the 50 largest companies hold about 70 percent the market. Most companies are small, with a dozen employees and less than $5 million in annual revenue. A large wholesaler may have $200 million in annual revenue and a network of 10 sales centers.   COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE  Demand depends on consumer income and driving volume. The profitability of individual companies is linked to merchandising and good marketing. Small companies can compete by specializing in types of tires or applications (such as for farm equipment or motorcycles) or offering superior service and support. Large wholesalers have economies of scale in distribution, support of national accounts, and advertising and promotion. Annual revenue per employee is close to $600,000.  PRODUCTS, OPERATIONS & TECHNOLOGY  Tire wholesalers sell ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Paulson's Blueprint for Insurance: A Rallying Cry for the Optional Federal Charter?</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R301-1461.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[The US Congress currently has bills in committee in both the House and Senate that would establish a federal insurance regulator and give insurers the option of being federally regulated or to continue under state regulation. The US Treasury Department's blueprint for the future of the US financial services industry strongly favors the creation of an optional federal charter (OFC). There are many reasons why the OFC makes good business sense, but its creation is hampered by the political strength of organizations that oppose it. This TowerGroup ViewPoint examines the pros and cons of an OFC and Treasury's support for it.

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<pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Legal Services</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R3470-1362.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[The US legal industry includes around 165,000 law offices that generate annual revenue of $180 billion. Large firms include Baker &amp; McKenzie, DLA Piper, Jones Day, and White &amp; Case. The industry is highly fragmented: the 50 largest firms hold less than 15 percent of the market. About 150 law firms have annual revenue over $100 million.   COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE  Demand for services depends on the volume of economic transactions, which changes with the economy. The profitability of individual firms depends on the reputation of its partners. Large firms have advantages in serving corporate customers with a wide range of needs. Small firms can compete successfully by providing specialized expertise or operating in a very local market. Although the industry is labor-intensive, the value of the labor is very high: average annual revenue per employee is about $300,000.  PRODUCTS, OPERATIONS & TECHNOLOGY  The operations of law firms revolve around providing legal advice and other ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Industrial Supply Wholesalers</title>
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<description> <![CDATA[The US market for distributing industrial supplies includes about 10,000 companies with combined annual revenue of $70 billion. Large companies include Grainger, Applied Industrial Technologies, MSC Industrial Supply, and Industrial Distribution Group. The industry is both fragmented and concentrated at the top: the 50 largest companies hold about 50 percent of the total market, but 80 percent of companies have less than $5 million in annual sales.   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 $500,000.  PRODUCTS, OPERATIONS & TECHNOLOGY  Industrial supply companies sell a large number of products ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Manifold Business Forms Printing Industry in the U.S. and its Foreign Trade</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R3418-2239.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[ The Manifold Business Forms Printing Industry report provides in-depth analysis of the industry's  key financial data, cost and pricing, competitive landscape, industry structure, and trends and opportunities.    Find in this new report complete 2007 data and outlook into year 2012 for the industry represented by the 6-digit NAICS code 323116. This 156-page report also includes the most recent information on the global market and overseas growth opportunities.  This detailed information resource contains at least 5 years of independently researched industry statistics cross-referenced with the relevant U.S. and international economic indicators.  All data have been verified to ensure the highest quality.  In this report, you will find industry data on the following major categories:   Executive Summary       Quick Industry Statistics: 2-page overview for the CEO on the run     Supply & Demand with Capacity Utilization     2012 Outlook domestic and international        Industry Income Statement       All relevant financial data including: Revenue, ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Newsprint Mills Industry in the U.S. and its Foreign Trade</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R3418-2228.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[ The Newsprint Mills Industry report provides in-depth analysis of the industry's  key financial data, cost and pricing, competitive landscape, industry structure, and trends and opportunities.    Find in this new report complete 2007 data and outlook into year 2012 for the industry represented by the 6-digit NAICS code 322122. This 154-page report also includes the most recent information on the global market and overseas growth opportunities.  This detailed information resource contains at least 5 years of independently researched industry statistics cross-referenced with the relevant U.S. and international economic indicators.  All data have been verified to ensure the highest quality.  In this report, you will find industry data on the following major categories:   Executive Summary       Quick Industry Statistics: 2-page overview for the CEO on the run     Supply & Demand with Capacity Utilization     2012 Outlook domestic and international        Industry Income Statement       All relevant financial data including: Revenue, Cost of ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Pet Insurance in North America, 3rd Edition</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R567-682.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[Pet Insurance in North America, 3rd Edition
If the future of this market depends on marketing-driven consumer demand, as Packaged Facts believes it does and history supports, then the North American market for pet insurance is at a pivotal stage.  Since the previous edition of this report, published in November 2005, over a half dozen new companies have come onto the playing field, each of them putting a different spin on pet insurance, from highly customizable plans to greatly simplified ones.  In the pet insurance spotlight as of spring 2008 are huge consumer and pet market companies and brands&mdash;including PurinaCare, AKC, ASPCA and Kroger&mdash;as well as dedicated pet insurance underwriters such as American Pet Insurance Company and SecuriCan.  This ramped-up activity is challenging established marketers across all channels&mdash;direct-to-consumer, veterinarians, company benefits, corporate alliances and shelter programs&mdash;a situation that seems sure to drive up consumer awareness and market ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Quick Printing Industry in the U.S. and its Foreign Trade</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R3418-2374.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[ The Quick Printing Industry report provides in-depth analysis of the industry's  key financial data, cost and pricing, competitive landscape, industry structure, and trends and opportunities.    Find in this new report complete 2007 data and outlook into year 2012 for the industry represented by the 6-digit NAICS code 323114. This 158-page report also includes the most recent information on the global market and overseas growth opportunities.  This detailed information resource contains at least 5 years of independently researched industry statistics cross-referenced with the relevant U.S. and international economic indicators.  All data have been verified to ensure the highest quality.  In this report, you will find industry data on the following major categories:   Executive Summary       Quick Industry Statistics: 2-page overview for the CEO on the run    Supply & Demand with Capacity Utilization    2012 Outlook domestic and international       Industry Income Statement       All relevant financial data including: Revenue, Cost of ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Commercial Flexographic Printing Industry in the U.S. and its Foreign Trade</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R3418-2372.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[ The Commercial Flexographic Printing Industry report provides in-depth analysis of the industry's  key financial data, cost and pricing, competitive landscape, industry structure, and trends and opportunities.    Find in this new report complete 2007 data and outlook into year 2012 for the industry represented by the 6-digit NAICS code 323112. This 160-page report also includes the most recent information on the global market and overseas growth opportunities.  This detailed information resource contains at least 5 years of independently researched industry statistics cross-referenced with the relevant U.S. and international economic indicators.  All data have been verified to ensure the highest quality.  In this report, you will find industry data on the following major categories:   Executive Summary       Quick Industry Statistics: 2-page overview for the CEO on the run    Supply & Demand with Capacity Utilization    2012 Outlook domestic and international       Industry Income Statement       All relevant financial data including: Revenue, Cost ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Commercial Gravure Printing Industry in the U.S. and its Foreign Trade</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R3418-2371.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[ The Commercial Gravure Printing Industry report provides in-depth analysis of the industry's  key financial data, cost and pricing, competitive landscape, industry structure, and trends and opportunities.    Find in this new report complete 2007 data and outlook into year 2012 for the industry represented by the 6-digit NAICS code 323111. This 162-page report also includes the most recent information on the global market and overseas growth opportunities.  This detailed information resource contains at least 5 years of independently researched industry statistics cross-referenced with the relevant U.S. and international economic indicators.  All data have been verified to ensure the highest quality.  In this report, you will find industry data on the following major categories:   Executive Summary       Quick Industry Statistics: 2-page overview for the CEO on the run    Supply & Demand with Capacity Utilization    2012 Outlook domestic and international       Industry Income Statement       All relevant financial data including: Revenue, Cost ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Commercial Lithographic Printing Industry in the U.S. and its Foreign Trade</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R3418-2370.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[ The Commercial Lithographic Printing Industry report provides in-depth analysis of the industry's  key financial data, cost and pricing, competitive landscape, industry structure, and trends and opportunities.    Find in this new report complete 2007 data and outlook into year 2012 for the industry represented by the 6-digit NAICS code 323110. This 165-page report also includes the most recent information on the global market and overseas growth opportunities.  This detailed information resource contains at least 5 years of independently researched industry statistics cross-referenced with the relevant U.S. and international economic indicators.  All data have been verified to ensure the highest quality.  In this report, you will find industry data on the following major categories:   Executive Summary       Quick Industry Statistics: 2-page overview for the CEO on the run    Supply & Demand with Capacity Utilization    2012 Outlook domestic and international       Industry Income Statement       All relevant financial data including: Revenue, Cost ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Prepress Services Industry in the U.S. and its Foreign Trade</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R3418-2243.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[ The Prepress Services Industry report provides in-depth analysis of the industry's  key financial data, cost and pricing, competitive landscape, industry structure, and trends and opportunities.    Find in this new report complete 2007 data and outlook into year 2012 for the industry represented by the 6-digit NAICS code 323122. This 148-page report also includes the most recent information on the global market and overseas growth opportunities.  This detailed information resource contains at least 5 years of independently researched industry statistics cross-referenced with the relevant U.S. and international economic indicators.  All data have been verified to ensure the highest quality.  In this report, you will find industry data on the following major categories:   Executive Summary       Quick Industry Statistics: 2-page overview for the CEO on the run     Supply & Demand with Capacity Utilization     2012 Outlook domestic and international        Industry Income Statement       All relevant financial data including: Revenue, Cost of ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Other Commercial Printing Industry in the U.S. and its Foreign Trade</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R3418-2242.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[ The Other Commercial Printing Industry report provides in-depth analysis of the industry's  key financial data, cost and pricing, competitive landscape, industry structure, and trends and opportunities.    Find in this new report complete 2007 data and outlook into year 2012 for the industry represented by the 6-digit NAICS code 323119. This 165-page report also includes the most recent information on the global market and overseas growth opportunities.  This detailed information resource contains at least 5 years of independently researched industry statistics cross-referenced with the relevant U.S. and international economic indicators.  All data have been verified to ensure the highest quality.  In this report, you will find industry data on the following major categories:   Executive Summary       Quick Industry Statistics: 2-page overview for the CEO on the run     Supply & Demand with Capacity Utilization     2012 Outlook domestic and international        Industry Income Statement       All relevant financial data including: Revenue, Cost ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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