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Wireless Telecommunications Services Industry Report

Overview

The US wireless telecommunications services industry includes about 1,600 companies with combined annual revenue of about $210 billion. Major companies include the four nationwide wireless carriers: AT&T, Verizon, Sprint Nextel, and T-Mobile USA (an indirect subsidiary of Deutsche Telekom). The industry is highly concentrated: the 50 largest companies generate nearly all industry revenue.

SIC:

NAICS: 517210

Sample Questions & Answers

To what extent is the company seeing an overall increase in demand for high-end services?

Demand for high-end services, such as video distribution and interactive GPS mapping programs, depends on growth in US personal income. These high-end services are key to profitability for many wireless operators. As personal income stagnates or...

What market segment does the company anticipate will supply future subscriber growth?

With about 96 percent of the US population already subscribing to wireless services, companies must attract subscribers from other carriers to sustain revenue growth. Competition for subscribers is intense, as nearly all US consumers have at least...

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General Report Description

Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

Sections Included in Report

Industry Overview
Quarterly Industry Update
Business Challenges
Trends and Opportunities
Call Preparation Questions
Financial Information
Industry Forecast
Website and Media Links
Glossary of Acronyms

Industry Report Highlights:

Recent Developments
Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.
Trends & Opportunities
Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.
Call Preparation Questions
Gain instant rapport with prospects during your sales calls using done-for-you call preparation questions.
Industry Forecast
Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planning.

Business Challenges
Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.
Executive Insight
Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.
Financial Information
Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.
Web Links & Acronyms
Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

Wireless Telecommunications Services Industry Report

Residential Construction Contractors Industry Report

Overview

The US residential real estate construction industry includes about 170,000 establishments (single-location companies and branches of multi-location companies) with annual sales of about $325 billion, according to the National Association of Realtors. Major companies include DR Horton, KB Home, Lennar, NVR, and PulteGroup. The industry is fragmented.

SIC: 1521, 1522

NAICS: 236117, 236116, 236115, 236118

Sample Questions & Answers

How does the company prepare for real estate cycles?

Demand for new residential buildings can change rapidly, depending on the economy and interest rates: from 1986 to 1991, annual US home construction dropped 40 percent; from 1995 to 2005, it increased 75 percent; and from 2006 to 2010, it fell 65...

How does the company protect itself from changes in home prices?

Because a large number of homes are built speculatively, builders bear the risk that changing market conditions will produce lower selling prices than they'd anticipated. In some markets, home prices can be highly cyclical. Even in markets where...

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General Report Description

Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

Sections Included in Report

Industry Overview
Quarterly Industry Update
Business Challenges
Trends and Opportunities
Call Preparation Questions
Financial Information
Industry Forecast
Website and Media Links
Glossary of Acronyms

Industry Report Highlights:

Recent Developments
Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.
Trends & Opportunities
Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.
Call Preparation Questions
Gain instant rapport with prospects during your sales calls using done-for-you call preparation questions.
Industry Forecast
Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planning.

Business Challenges
Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.
Executive Insight
Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.
Financial Information
Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.
Web Links & Acronyms
Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

Residential Construction Contractors Industry Report

Textile Manufacturing Industry Report

Overview

The US textile manufacturing industry includes about 9,000 companies with combined annual sales of about $60 billion. Major US companies include Guilford Mills, International Textile Group, National Spinning, Parkdale Mills, and Unifi. The industry is concentrated: the 50 largest companies generate about 60 percent of revenue.

SIC: 2259, 2258, 2257, 2241, 2211, 2261, 2397, 2394, 2392, 2391, 2299, 2298, 2297, 2273, 2281, 2282, 2284, 2295, 2296

NAICS: 313111, 314999, 314992, 314991, 314912, 314911, 314129, 314121, 314110, 313320, 313312, 313311, 313249, 313241, 313230, 313222, 313221, 313210, 313112, 313113

Sample Questions & Answers

From which segments of its customer base does the company expect greater demand in the coming year?

US textile production has steadily decreased as demand from US apparel makers has dropped. Textile production decreased more than 20 percent between 2007 and 2009, as US apparel manufacturing dropped almost 30 percent during the same period.

How has the company adapted to competition from imports?

From 2003 to 2009, imports of textile mill products increased nearly 35 percent. Textile mill imports from China increased almost 100 percent during the period.

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General Report Description

Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

Sections Included in Report

Industry Overview
Quarterly Industry Update
Business Challenges
Trends and Opportunities
Call Preparation Questions
Financial Information
Industry Forecast
Website and Media Links
Glossary of Acronyms

Industry Report Highlights:

Recent Developments
Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.
Trends & Opportunities
Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.
Call Preparation Questions
Gain instant rapport with prospects during your sales calls using done-for-you call preparation questions.
Industry Forecast
Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planning.

Business Challenges
Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.
Executive Insight
Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.
Financial Information
Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.
Web Links & Acronyms
Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

Textile Manufacturing Industry Report

Residential Real Estate Brokerage & Management Industry Report

Overview

The US residential real estate brokerage and management industry includes about 165,000 companies with combined annual revenue of about $170 billion. Major residential leasing and management companies include AIMCO Properties, AvalonBay Communities, Equity Residential, Essex Property Trust, and Health Care REIT; major residential real estate brokers include NRT LLC, HomeServices of America, Long & Foster, Re/Max, and ZipRealty. The industry is fragmented: the 50 largest companies account for less than 30 percent of revenue.

SIC: 6531, 6513

NAICS: 531110, 531210, 531311

Sample Questions & Answers

How does the company plan for uneven investment returns on its real estate holdings?

Returns on real estate investment fluctuate with the health of the national economy. Amid the late 2000s recession, an average of 500,000 new households were formed each year between 2007 and 2010, less than half the annual rate for the previous...

What instruments does the company use to raise capital for real estate investments?

Because investing in real estate is risky, capital to fund acquisitions or construction can be difficult to obtain. Real estate is often highly leveraged and illiquid. In down markets, equity in real estate projects can rapidly disappear, leaving...

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General Report Description

Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

Sections Included in Report

Industry Overview
Quarterly Industry Update
Business Challenges
Trends and Opportunities
Call Preparation Questions
Financial Information
Industry Forecast
Website and Media Links
Glossary of Acronyms

Industry Report Highlights:

Recent Developments
Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.
Trends & Opportunities
Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.
Call Preparation Questions
Gain instant rapport with prospects during your sales calls using done-for-you call preparation questions.
Industry Forecast
Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planning.

Business Challenges
Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.
Executive Insight
Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.
Financial Information
Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.
Web Links & Acronyms
Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

Residential Real Estate Brokerage & Management Industry Report

Banks & Credit Unions Industry Report

Overview

The US automobile parts retail industry includes about 40,000 establishments (single-location companies and units of multi-location companies) with combined annual revenue of about $45 billion. Major companies include Advance Auto Parts, AutoZone, O'Reilly Automotive, and The Pep Boys. The industry US is concentrated: the 50 largest companies generate about half of industry revenue.

SIC: 5531

NAICS: 441320, 441310

Sample Questions & Answers

How does the company adjust its inventory levels during periods of lower demand?

Because auto parts sales depend on how much people drive, demand decreases during recessions. During economic downturns, tourists and businesspeople travel less, and car owners delay maintenance and repairs.

How has the company been impacted by mass merchants like Wal-Mart taking more market share for oil and car cleaning products?

Retail auto parts stores face greater competition from large retailers such as Wal-Mart, Costco, Sears, and supermarket chains. These retailers are large enough to buy items directly from manufacturers and compete aggressively on prices charged to...

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General Report Description

Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

Sections Included in Report

Industry Overview
Quarterly Industry Update
Business Challenges
Trends and Opportunities
Call Preparation Questions
Financial Information
Industry Forecast
Website and Media Links
Glossary of Acronyms

Industry Report Highlights:

Recent Developments
Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.
Trends & Opportunities
Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.
Call Preparation Questions
Gain instant rapport with prospects during your sales calls using done-for-you call preparation questions.
Industry Forecast
Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planning.

Business Challenges
Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.
Executive Insight
Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.
Financial Information
Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.
Web Links & Acronyms
Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

Banks & Credit Unions Industry Report

Hotels, Motels & Resorts Industry Report

Overview

The US hotel, motel, and resort industry consists of about 40,000 companies that operate about 50,000 properties, with combined annual revenue of about $120 billion. Large US companies include Marriott International, Hilton Worldwide, Starwood Hotels & Resorts, and Wyndham Worldwide. The industry is fragmented: the 50 largest companies generate about 45 percent of revenue.

SIC: 7011

NAICS: 721110

Sample Questions & Answers

How does the company handle ups and downs in business and leisure travel?

With the possible exception of the luxury segment, the hotel industry is sensitive to the health of the national economy, which affects the number and frequency of business and tourist travelers, the major customer segments. National personal income,...

Which reservation systems are most important to the company's success?

Access to one of several large computer reservation systems is critical to success for most hotels, as a vast majority of bookings is through the large systems. Hotel chains' and travel agencies' proprietary systems now compete with Web-based...

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General Report Description

Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

Sections Included in Report

Industry Overview
Quarterly Industry Update
Business Challenges
Trends and Opportunities
Call Preparation Questions
Financial Information
Industry Forecast
Website and Media Links
Glossary of Acronyms

Industry Report Highlights:

Recent Developments
Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.
Trends & Opportunities
Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.
Call Preparation Questions
Gain instant rapport with prospects during your sales calls using done-for-you call preparation questions.
Industry Forecast
Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planning.

Business Challenges
Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.
Executive Insight
Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.
Financial Information
Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.
Web Links & Acronyms
Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

Hotels, Motels & Resorts Industry Report

Commercial Real Estate Brokerage & Management Industry Report

Overview

The US commercial real estate brokerage and management industry includes about 30,000 companies with combined annual revenue of about $35 billion. Major companies include CBRE Group (formerly CB Richard Ellis Group), Colliers International, Cushman & Wakefield, Grubb & Ellis, and Jones Lang LaSalle. The industry is highly fragmented: the 50 largest companies account for one-quarter of industry revenue.

SIC: 6531, 6512

NAICS: 531312, 531210, 531120

Sample Questions & Answers

How does the company respond to real estate cycles?

Demand for commercial real estate services can vary sharply from year to year. The volume of brokered transactions and the amount of space under management can fall more than 10 percent per year. Demand for commercial real estate is closely tied to...

How quickly can local rents or vacancies change in the company's market?

Lease and vacancy rates and rents can vary in different markets. Office space may lease for $20 per square foot in Omaha and $120 in New York. Local vacancy rates can double or triple in a year, depending on the strength of the local economy.

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General Report Description

Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

Sections Included in Report

Industry Overview
Quarterly Industry Update
Business Challenges
Trends and Opportunities
Call Preparation Questions
Financial Information
Industry Forecast
Website and Media Links
Glossary of Acronyms

Industry Report Highlights:

Recent Developments
Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.
Trends & Opportunities
Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.
Call Preparation Questions
Gain instant rapport with prospects during your sales calls using done-for-you call preparation questions.
Industry Forecast
Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planning.

Business Challenges
Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.
Executive Insight
Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.
Financial Information
Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.
Web Links & Acronyms
Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

Commercial Real Estate Brokerage & Management Industry Report

Animal Production Industry Report

Overview

The US animal production industry includes more than 1 million farms with combined annual revenue of about $160 billion. Major companies include Dairy Farmers of America, Dean Foods, Pilgrim's Pride, Smithfield Foods, and US Premium Beef. Hog farming, poultry and egg production, and dairy operations are concentrated industries: the top 20 percent of companies in each of these three industries account for about 75 percent of revenue. Cattle ranching and feedlot operations are highly concentrated: the top 10 percent of companies account for about 75 percent of revenue.

SIC: 0211, 0212, 0213, 0214, 0219, 0241, 0251, 0252, 0253, 0254, 0259, 0271, 0272, 0273, 0279

NAICS: 112111, 112112, 112120, 112130, 112210, 112310, 112320, 112330, 112340, 112390, 112410, 112420, 112511, 112512, 112519, 112910, 112920, 112930, 112990

Sample Questions & Answers

How does the farm manage swings in prices for its products?

Livestock market prices can fluctuate considerably monthly and yearly. Futures prices for hogs, cattle and chicken can vary 10 to 20 percent or more in 12 months. Prices can change rapidly for corn and soybeans, major feed grains for cattle, chickens,...

How have feedlot operator and meatpacker consolidation affected the farm?

Consolidation in feedlot and meatpacking industries often means fewer buyers for animals, with only two or three bidders at many animal auctions. The top five companies in beef packing, pork packing, and chicken processing dominate US meat production.

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General Report Description

Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

Sections Included in Report

Industry Overview
Quarterly Industry Update
Business Challenges
Trends and Opportunities
Call Preparation Questions
Financial Information
Industry Forecast
Website and Media Links
Glossary of Acronyms

Industry Report Highlights:

Recent Developments
Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.
Trends & Opportunities
Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.
Call Preparation Questions
Gain instant rapport with prospects during your sales calls using done-for-you call preparation questions.
Industry Forecast
Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planning.

Business Challenges
Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.
Executive Insight
Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.
Financial Information
Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.
Web Links & Acronyms
Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

Animal Production Industry Report

Telecommunications Services Industry Report

Overview

The US telecommunications services industry includes about 11,000 companies with combined annual revenue of about $500 billion. Large companies include AT&T, Verizon Communications, and Comcast. The industry is highly concentrated: the 50 largest companies generate about 90 percent of revenue.

SIC: 4899, 4813

NAICS: 517110, 517210, 517410, 517911, 517919

Sample Questions & Answers

What government regulations are impacting the company's strategies?

The FCC regulates the interstate activities of telecom providers, including pricing and operations, while state public utility commissions (PUCs) regulate similar matters at the state level. Regulations affect most strategic decisions of telecom...

How does the company manage swings in revenue?

Demand for telecom services is affected by economic conditions, mainly because business customers provide a large portion of industry revenue. Consumers are also income-sensitive to the expensive new services telecom and cable providers offer. As a...

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General Report Description

Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

Sections Included in Report

Industry Overview
Quarterly Industry Update
Business Challenges
Trends and Opportunities
Call Preparation Questions
Financial Information
Industry Forecast
Website and Media Links
Glossary of Acronyms

Industry Report Highlights:

Recent Developments
Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.
Trends & Opportunities
Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.
Call Preparation Questions
Gain instant rapport with prospects during your sales calls using done-for-you call preparation questions.
Industry Forecast
Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planning.

Business Challenges
Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.
Executive Insight
Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.
Financial Information
Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.
Web Links & Acronyms
Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

Telecommunications Services Industry Report

Snack Foods Manufacturing Industry Report

Overview

The US snack foods manufacturing industry includes about 500 companies with combined annual revenue of $27 billion. Major companies include PepsiCo's Frito-Lay, Kraft's Nabisco subsidiary, Diamond Foods, Snyder's-Lance, and ConAgra Foods. The industry is highly concentrated: the top 50 companies account for 90 percent of industry revenue.

SIC: 2068, 2052

NAICS: 311911, 311919

Sample Questions & Answers

How does the company limit the risk of volatile commodity prices?

The price of critical commodity inputs such as corn, tree nuts, soybean and cottonseed oil, and potatoes can increase significantly due to poor farm yields, unpredictable weather patterns, and market reactions to government farm subsidies. Tree nuts...

How difficult is raising prices to consumers?

The snack food industry competes with a number of other impulse purchases and snacking options, including cookies, crackers, candy, energy bars, in-store bakery items, fast food, and baking at home. Salty snacks are among the first foods eliminated...

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General Report Description

Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

Sections Included in Report

Industry Overview
Quarterly Industry Update
Business Challenges
Trends and Opportunities
Call Preparation Questions
Financial Information
Industry Forecast
Website and Media Links
Glossary of Acronyms

Industry Report Highlights:

Recent Developments
Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.
Trends & Opportunities
Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.
Call Preparation Questions
Gain instant rapport with prospects during your sales calls using done-for-you call preparation questions.
Industry Forecast
Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planning.

Business Challenges
Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.
Executive Insight
Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.
Financial Information
Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.
Web Links & Acronyms
Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

Snack Foods Manufacturing Industry Report

Airlines Industry Report

Overview

The US airline industry includes about 600 companies with combined annual revenue of about $175 billion. Major companies include American (owned by AMR), Delta, and United Continental, as well as the air operations of express delivery companies such as FedEx and UPS. The industry is highly concentrated: the 10 largest companies account for more than 75 percent of industry revenue.

SIC: 4512

NAICS: 481111, 481112

Sample Questions & Answers

How has the company adapted to changes in business and leisure travel?

Both business and tourist travel are reduced when the economy slows. Global aviation traffic rises and falls at twice the pace of economic output, so a change in the economy doubles the impact for airlines. Because of relatively high fixed-costs of...

How does the company protect itself against rising fuel prices?

Aviation fuel accounts for 20 to 30 percent of industry operating costs, relatively more for airlines with low labor costs. Fuel costs can change rapidly, making it difficult for airlines to adjust ticket prices. Some airlines use futures contracts...

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General Report Description

Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

Sections Included in Report

Industry Overview
Quarterly Industry Update
Business Challenges
Trends and Opportunities
Call Preparation Questions
Financial Information
Industry Forecast
Website and Media Links
Glossary of Acronyms

Industry Report Highlights:

Recent Developments
Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.
Trends & Opportunities
Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.
Call Preparation Questions
Gain instant rapport with prospects during your sales calls using done-for-you call preparation questions.
Industry Forecast
Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planning.

Business Challenges
Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.
Executive Insight
Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.
Financial Information
Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.
Web Links & Acronyms
Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

Airlines Industry Report

Hog & Pig Farming Industry Report

Overview

The US hog and pig farming industry includes about 75,000 farms, 30,000 of which specialize in hogs and pigs, with combined annual revenue of about $19 billion. The industry is concentrated: about 20 percent of farms account for about 90 percent of revenue.

SIC: 0213

NAICS: 112210

Sample Questions & Answers

How does the farm manage fluctuations in feed costs?

Feed accounts for the majority of production costs for hog and pig farmers. A typical grow-finish pig eats more than 500 pounds of corn, grains, and soybeans in just four months of finishing; 80 percent of a grow-finish hog's diet is corn feed. Corn...

How can the farm help drive up pork consumption?

US pork consumption has remained flat for years, despite marketing efforts by the industry. Chicken overtook pork in the late 1990s and now rivals beef as the most popular meat in the US. Competition has resulted in slower growth in consumer prices...

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General Report Description

Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

Sections Included in Report

Industry Overview
Quarterly Industry Update
Business Challenges
Trends and Opportunities
Call Preparation Questions
Financial Information
Industry Forecast
Website and Media Links
Glossary of Acronyms

Industry Report Highlights:

Recent Developments
Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.
Trends & Opportunities
Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.
Call Preparation Questions
Gain instant rapport with prospects during your sales calls using done-for-you call preparation questions.
Industry Forecast
Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planning.

Business Challenges
Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.
Executive Insight
Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.
Financial Information
Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.
Web Links & Acronyms
Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

Hog & Pig Farming Industry Report