Industry Analysis & Industry Trends
The Company Research Services industry includes firms that aggregate data, reports and articles from news publications, financial data, personnel data and other types of company relevant information and offer this collection to clients. The rapid increase in the use of the internet, related technologies and market intelligence in the workplace allowed the industry to grow aggressively during the last decade. Nevertheless, during the five years to 2012, the financial crisis, subsequent recession and lackluster recovery severely diminished growth. Firms have sought to expand product offerings by reaching into new markets. In line with the improved product offerings, as well as a strengthening economy, demand for company research services is expected to grow over the next five years.... purchase to read more
Industry Report - Industry Investment Chapter
The Company Research Services industry has a low level of capital intensity. In 2012, for every $1.00 spent on wages, industry operators typically spent $0.05 in capital investment. This ratio represents a slight increase compared to 2007, when companies generally invested $0.04 in capital for every dollar spent on labor. Capital investment includes spending on buildings properties, software and website development, computers and related office equipment. Rising capital intensity has largely been due to greater investment in software development; industry operators have increasingly acquired relevant software companies in order to expand their product functionality and value-added services... purchase to read more