BUSM 4010 Professional Business Plan Development: Financial Data

Search for an industry and then find Annual Statement studies (from Risk Management Association) in the left sidebar.

There are two types of data in IBISWorld that can be used to inform your financial model. Find both in the Financial Benchmarks tab.
Cost Structure Benchmarks show what percentage of revenue goes to wages, marketing, rent, etc. for the industry vs larger sector.
Financial Ratios go in depth to show income statement, balance sheet, liquidity ratios, etc. on average for firms of various sizes.

Use this database to find estimated spending on advertising, rent, insurance, etc. Also number of employees and estimated revenue over time. Best source for data about small privately held firms.

Provides private market data by industry and financing history. Includes startups, VC and PE-backed companies, as well as mature private and public firms.
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Provides private company financials and revenues, private M&A deals and deal multiples, private firm valuations, venture capital fundings, private equity deals, private and family ownership breakdowns, bankruptcies, restructurings, and more. 
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