What resources do searchers use to hone an industry focus?

by a searcher from University of Virginia-Darden - Darden School of Business

5 years ago

I'm trying to find data with industry growth rates, concentration, and ebitda or profit margins. But I feel like I'm spinning my wheels. What did you use to hone your industry aim?

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searcher from Florida State University

figure out which industry is profitable and interesting to you

5 months ago | like reply | 0 likes

searcher from Pepperdine University - Graziadio School of Business and Management

SageWorks ProfitCents product is a good one to get private company data aggregated from accounting firms, banks, etc. https://www.sageworks.com/business-advising/benchmarking/industry-data/

5 years ago | like reply | 0 likes

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