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Small & Medium Business Financial benchmarks by sector. 

Find out how small and medium-sized businesses in your industry are performing; how many are profitable; what their growth rates are.

Is your sector expanding or contracting?  What financial concerns does it face?

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Frequently Asked Questions

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NB: These profiles do NOT include company names & addresses.
     

Small Businesses have revenue between $30,000 & $5 million.
Medium Businesses have revenue between $5 million & $25 million

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11 - Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting
21 - Mining and Oil and Gas Extraction
22 - Utilities
23 - Construction
31-33 - Manufacturing
41 - Wholesale Trade
44-45 - Retail Trade
48-49 - Transportation and Warehousing
51 - Information and Cultural Industries
53 - Real Estate and Rental and Leasing
54 - Professional, Scientific and Technical Services
55 - Management of Companies and Enterprises
56 - Administrative and Support, Waste Management and Remediation Services
61 - Educational Services
62 - Health Care and Social Assistance
71 - Arts, Entertainment and Recreation
72 - Accommodation and Food Services
81 - Other Services

NB: Sectors are organized by North American Industry Classification System.  For definitions see the Statistics Canada web site.

 

Frequently asked questions:

 

How old is the data?

Business Counts cover data from December 2001 to December 2004. This data was released April 15, 2005.  It will be updated in April 2006

Financial Ratios cover the years 2001 to 2003
The data was released June 9, 2005.  It will be updated in June 2006.

Online sample includes most current data.
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How soon will I get my Canadian Industry Profile?

Canadian Industry Profiles are guaranteed to be e-mailed to you by the next business day.  We will however make every effort to deliver them to you as soon as possible.

** If you do not receive your order by the next business day, please let us know as soon as possible at . This usually indicates there was some sort of problem with the e-mail delivery.

 

Where does the data come from?

Canadian Industry Profiles are based on up-to-date, reliable and comprehensive data on Canadian businesses derived from Statistics Canada databases of financial statements.

The indicators are designed to serve as financial performance benchmarks against which individual firms and industries can be compared.

 

What is the definition of a small business and medium business?

In our Canadian Industry Profiles a small business is defined as one with revenue between $30,000 and $5 million.

A medium business has revenues between $5 million and $25 million.

 

What is included in the profile? What if I require other data?

Each profile includes exactly the same variables as in the sample profiles.

Online sample includes most current data.
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If you are looking for ratios or industry data other than what is included in the sample, please and we will suggest alternate sources.

 

Selling to Consumers?  Select your Market

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 Canadian Market Estimates

 

Profile of household expenditures on specific categories.
Now updated with 2004 data!

The data you need to estimate local consumer market size priced so you can afford it! 

Covers percentage of households reporting a purchase and their average annual expenditure on that particular product or service.  Data provided by income group, household type and by province and metropolitan area (full profile only)

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Provincial Market Profiles ($24.00)

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Select your Canadian Market
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Clothing
Education
Food
Games of Chance / Gambling
Gifts of Money & Contributions
Health Care
Household Furnishings & Equipment
Household Operation
Investments in the Home
Miscellaneous Expenditures
Personal Care
Personal Insurance & Pension
Personal Taxes
Reading Material
Recreation
RRSPs
Shelter
Tobacco Products & Alcohol Beverages
Transportation

* Data covers 2000 to 2004
2004 data released December 12, 2005.

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Provincial Market Estimates 

You can now order Canadian Market estimates for specific provinces.  Each profile includes estimated provincial market size, data by provincial income groups as well as separate figures for major metropolitan areas.

Get more accurate local market estimates by using the market data most appropriate for your needs!

Select your province to view a sample or to order a profile.

Newfoundland & Labrador
Prince Edward Island
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Quebec
Ontario
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
British Columbia

 

* Data covers 2000 to 2004
2004 data released December 12, 2005.

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How is your sector performing?  Select your Industry

 

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Know your market inside and out!

If you are trying to sell to consumers, no single source will provide you with more insight than the 2001 Census.

Full profiles provide a detailed look at municipal and neighborhood demographics.

Each profile includes more than 1700 variables covering every aspect of a market's demographics.

Includes:

• Age & Gender
• Marital Status
• Household & Individual Income
• Ethnic Origin
• Language
• Education
• Occupation
• Dwelling Type and Condition
• Hours spent on unpaid child care, senior care, house work
• And much more

For a full list of variables covered click here.

 

Contact us for more information

Contact us for more information on how you best access 2001 Census data for detailed neighborhood demographics. .

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2005 Edition Just Released Nov 11, 2005!

Market Research made fast and easy!

The seventh addition of our popular research guide is now available.

It includes more than 11,000 references to free and low cost sources of Canadian statistics all organized by market type or industry.

More information

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JUST RELEASED - Nov 9, 2005

Don't give the government more than you have to! We are happy to be able to offer a 20% discount off the cover price of this "must-have" Stats Can compendium.  It is used by market researchers, strategists, product planners and sales leaders right across the country as a quick and ready reference for national, provincial and metropolitan area data.

Since 1975, the Market Research Handbook has been an authoritative source of socio-economic information reflecting key characteristics of local and national markets in Canada. By providing accurate and timely statistics on the changing demographics, standards of living and economic characteristics of Canadian society, the handbook helps businesses locate target markets, track their market share, and assess their competitive position.

For more information or to order click here

 

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Business Calculators to help you plan your venture

  Business Resource Finder

Find resources fast!

The Business Resource Finder is quick and easy to use. Answer a few questions, and the Business Resource Finder will display a list of sample plans, articles, and other resources that match your business type.

See how other businesses have gotten started with their plan; read answers to common questions for these business types.

 

 Starting Costs Calculator

Calculate the start-up costs of your new business before you get going. This calculator helps you evaluate how much capital you'll need to start your business.

 

Cash Flow Calculator

This cash calculator shows you how business-to-business sales, carrying inventory, and rapid growth can absorb a business' money.
 

 

Produce your business plan quickly and easily

Designed for Canadian entrepreneurs and small business owners.

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