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NY 10014 United States
Phone: 212-492-5800

Company Description

Kaplan will put you to the test. The Washington Post subsidiary is perhaps best known for its test-preparation publications, which help students prepare for college and graduate school entrance exams, including the SAT, GRE, LSAT, and MCAT. Kaplan offers prep courses at some 600 locations in 30 countries. The bigger story for the company, though, is higher education, which accounts for more than half of its revenues. Kaplan University provides online undergraduate, graduate, and professional (including law) degrees in the US and abroad, primarily through Kaplan University. Kaplan also offers professional development for the financial services, real estate, IT, and other sectors.

Kaplan, Inc. Company Profile Report

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Hoover's industry experts provide proprietary editorial analysis supplemented with content from multiple data sources to bring you the Company Profile Report. The depth of each report varies, so be sure to view the sample and review the report contents listed next.

 

Sections Included in Report

  • Company Overview
  • Company Description
  • People
  • Biographies
  • Historical Events
  • Industry Information
  • Competitors List

    Company Profile Report Highlights

    • Company Description

      Quickly grasp how a company operates and understand its current business environment.

    • Industry Information

      Identify the often times disparate industries a company does business in, and find the corresponding SIC and NAICS codes.

    • Biographies

      Learn the background and technology interests of the company's executives, to better understand possible growth directions.

    • Company History

      When you want to know where a company is going, you'll be helped by first knowing where it's been. Use this to get up tp speed on a company's history.

    • Key People

      Uncover the roles and responsiblities of the management team and identify the correct decision maker, so you are sure to talk to the right contact.

    • Company Financials

      Review key financial information to gauge health and growth potential.

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    Book Publishers Industry Report

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    Overview

    The US book publishing industry consists of about 2,700 companies with combined annual revenue of about $25 billion. Major companies include John Wiley & Sons, McGraw-Hill, Pearson, and Scholastic, as well as publishing units of large media companies such as HarperCollins (owned by News Corp); Random House (owned by Bertelsmann); and Simon & Schuster (owned by CBS). The industry is highly concentrated: the top 50 companies generate about 80 percent of revenue.

    SIC: 2731

    NAICS: 511130

     

    Sample Questions & Answers

    How have changes in book readership impacted company revenues?

    Book sales in the US declined nearly 5 percent between 2009 and 2010, with adult fiction, mass market paperbacks, and audio books among the hardest-hit segments, according to Nielsen BookScan. Book publishers are facing threats from other sources of...

     

    How are publishers adapting to the rising demand for electronic books?

    Rising demand for electronic books that are cheaper to obtain and easier to use presents a new challenge to publishers. The explosion in e-readers such as Amazon's Kindle device indicate solid demand among consumers for new, low-cost content. However,...

     

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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 & Opportunies

        Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.

      • Call Preparation Questions

        Gain instant rappart with prospects during youir sales calls using done-for-you call prearation questions.

      • Industry Forecast

        Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planing.

      • 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.

      Book Publishers Industry Report

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      Education & Training Services Industry Report

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      Overview

      The US education and training services industry includes about 45,000 companies and many more self-employed individuals with combined annual revenue of more than $30 billion. Major companies include Kaplan (a subsidiary of the Washington Post Company); Career Education Corporation (CEC); ITT Educational Services; and Sylvan Learning (part of Educate). The industry is fragmented: on average, the 50 largest companies represent 30 percent of total revenue.

      SIC: 7231, 7911, 7999, 8243, 8244, 8249, 8299

      NAICS: 611513, 611519, 611610, 611699, 611512, 611511, 611430, 611630, 611691, 611692, 611620, 611410, 611420

       

      Sample Questions & Answers

      How challenging is the regulatory climate for CTE programs?

      Educational and training services, particularly certificate-granting programs, are heavily regulated by the US government. Educational policies addressing financial aid programs, classroom funding, accreditation status, and standardized testing can...

       

      How dependent is the company on consumer demand for leisure studies?

      Leisure studies is a multi-billion dollar industry that relies on individual desire for self-expression and self-fulfillment. Non-certificate classes such as yoga, calligraphy, and fly fishing depend highly on consumer spending patterns. Economic...

       

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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 & Opportunies

          Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.

        • Call Preparation Questions

          Gain instant rappart with prospects during youir sales calls using done-for-you call prearation questions.

        • Industry Forecast

          Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planing.

        • 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.

        Education & Training Services Industry Report

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        Colleges & Universities Industry Report

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        Overview

        The US colleges and universities industry includes about 4,400 degree-granting institutions with combined annual revenue of about $360 billion. About 80 percent of industry revenue is generated by state-operated public schools, 20 percent by private schools. Some 1,600 schools are public, and 2,800 are private. Close to 75 percent of students are enrolled in public schools. A majority of students (including graduate students) are enrolled in four-year schools; about 40 percent are in two-year (junior or community) colleges, which are covered in the Community Colleges industry profile.

        SIC: 8221, 8222

        NAICS: 611310, 611210

         

        Sample Questions & Answers

        How dependent is the institution on tuition as a source of general revenue?

        Tuition prices at both public and private institutions have been increasing faster than education and general spending per student. This suggests that both public and private institutions are becoming more dependent on tuition as a source of general...

         

        How do endowment losses impact the institution's fiscal health?

        Many university endowments that plummeted in value as a result of the late 2000s recession have begun to recover. Income from endowments dropped nearly 20 percent in fiscal 2009; however, endowments averaged a 12 percent return in fiscal 2010,...

         

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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 & Opportunies

            Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.

          • Call Preparation Questions

            Gain instant rappart with prospects during youir sales calls using done-for-you call prearation questions.

          • Industry Forecast

            Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planing.

          • 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.

          Colleges & Universities Industry Report

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          Computer Software Industry Report

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          Overview

          The US computer software industry involves about 60,000 companies with combined annual revenue of about $240 billion. About 60 percent of industry revenue comes from software publishing; custom programming accounts for the remainder. Large companies include Adobe Systems, CA, Microsoft, Oracle, and Symantec. The US packaged software segment is concentrated: the 50 largest companies generate about 70 percent of revenue. The US custom programming segment is highly fragmented.

          SIC: 7372

          NAICS: 511210

           

          Sample Questions & Answers

          How does the company manage shifts in customer technology spending?

          Demand for specific types of software depends on different end-user trends, but overall demand follows corporate and consumer spending on computers. Recessionary trends such as budget cuts and reduced access to credit result in declining computer...

           

          How is the company addressing the shortened shelf-life of products?

          Because of the rapid development of new products and technologies, software has a relatively short shelf-life. Although software may be in general use for many years, the effective sales period is short. Failure to develop new products or delays in...

           

          To read this full Call Prep Question and others, purchase the full report.

           

          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 & Opportunies

              Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.

            • Call Preparation Questions

              Gain instant rappart with prospects during youir sales calls using done-for-you call prearation questions.

            • Industry Forecast

              Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planing.

            • 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.

            Computer Software Industry Report

            Purchase Report
             
            $129