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The Premium Report on Professional Employer Organizations (PEO) contains information used by Marketing Departments in many of the Fortune 1,000 companies and beyond. The report helps identify industry changes, trends, key players, and growth opportunities.

Contents:
Current State of the Industry
Market Size
Market Forecast
Products and Services Breakdown
Financial Statements - Income Statement
Salary & Compensation Statistics
Key Companies
Public Company News
Largest Government Vendors

Current State of the Professional Employer Organizations (PEO) Industry

This section provides answers to five fundamental and commonly-asked questions about the industry:

1. What is the total market size ($ millions)?
2. How much has the market grown or declined?
3. Are long term forecasts positive or negative?
4. How large is the average company?
5. How many companies are in the industry?

Market Size - Professional Employer Organizations (PEO)

The total U.S. market size for the Professional Employer Organizations (PEO) industry includes all companies, both public and private. In addition to total revenue, the table contains details on employees, companies, and average firm size.

Metrics	2004        2005        2006        2007        2008        2009
Market Size (Total Industry Sales)		Available Included with Instant Access Order at top of page
Total Firms
Total Locations (Headquarters and Branches)
Total Employees
Average Revenue Per Firm
Average Employees Per Firm

Source: Analysis of US Census data, updated June 8 2010

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Market Forecast - Professional Employer Organizations (PEO)

Market forecasts show the long term outlook for the Professional Employer Organizations (PEO) industry. The following five-year forecast utilizes advanced econometric techniques that take into account both short-term and long-term industry trends.

Forecast	2009	2010	2011	2012	2013	2014
Revenue ($ billion)	AVAILABLE

Source: AnythingResearch.com Economic Analysis

Product & Services Breakdown

The following products and services account for the largest source of revenues in the Professional Employer Organizations (PEO) industry. Note that there are multiple levels of classification, so some line items are contained within other lines.

Product Description	Number of Companies	Sales ($ millions)	Percent of Total Sales
Industry Total	AVAILABLE
Temporary Staffing Services	AVAILABLE
Other Temporary Staffing Services	AVAILABLE
Payrolling Services	AVAILABLE
Co-Employment Services	AVAILABLE
Co-Employment Services With Payroll & Benefit Services	AVAILABLE
Co-Employment Services With Payroll & Human Resource Services	AVAILABLE
Co-Employment Services With Payroll, Benefit, & Human Resource Services	AVAILABLE
Payroll Services	AVAILABLE

Income Statement (Average Financial Metrics) - Professional Employer Organizations (PEO)

Financial metrics provide a snapshot view of an "average" company in the Professional Employer Organizations (PEO) industry. Key business metrics show revenue and operating costs. The data collected is industry-wide, covering both public and private companies in the industry.

	Industry Average	Percent of Sales
Total Revenue	AVAILABLE Included in Report Order at top of page
Operating Revenue
Cost of Goods Sold
Gross Profit
Operating Expenses
Pension, profit sharing plans, stock, annuity
Repairs
Rent paid on business property
Charitable Contributions
Depletion
Domestic production activities deduction
Advertising
Compensation of officers
Salaries and wages
Employee benefit programs
Taxes and Licenses
Bad Debts
Depreciation
Amortization
Other Operating Expenses
Total Operating Expenses
Operating Income
Non-Operating Income
EBIT (Earnings Before Interest and Taxes)
Interest Expense
Earnings Before Taxes
Income Tax
Net Profit

Source: Analysis of U.S. federal statistics

Financial Ratio Analysis - Professional Employer Organizations (PEO)

Financial ratios can be used to compare how a company in the Professional Employer Organizations (PEO) industry is performing relative to its peers. Financial ratios are calculated from the industry-average for income statements and balance sheets.

Liquidity Ratios - Professional Employer Organizations (PEO) Industry	Industry Average
Liquidity Ratios measure how liquid a business is. Bankers and suppliers may use these to determine creditworthiness and identify potential threats to a company's financial viability.
Current Ratio Measures a firm's ability to pay its debts over the next 12 months.	Included
Quick Ratio (Acid Test) Calculates liquid assets relative to liabilities, excluding inventories.	Included

Efficiency Ratios - Professional Employer Organizations (PEO) Industry	Industry Average
Efficiency Ratios measure how quickly products and services sell, and effectively collections policies are implemented.
Receivables Turnover Ratio If this number is low compared to the industry average, it may mean your payment terms are too lenient or that you are not doing a good enough job on collections.	Included
Average Collection Period Based on the Receivables Turnover Ratio, this estimates the collection period in days. Calculated as 365 divided by the Receivables Turnover Ratio	Included
Inventory Turnover Ratio A low turnover rate may point to overstocking, obsolescence, or deficiencies in the product line or marketing effort.	Included
Fixed-Asset Turnover Ratio Generally, a higher ratio is better, since it indicates the business has less money tied up in fixed assets for each dollar of sales revenue.	Included

Geographic Distribution

The concentration of employees by states indicates how the industry (companies and workforce) is distributed throughout the country.

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Note: Round numbers are estimates. Precise numbers are actuals.

Source: US Census

Compensation & Salary Surveys for Employees Working in Professional Employer Organizations (PEO)

Compensation statistics provides an accurate assessment of jobs in the Professional Employer Organizations (PEO) industry and national salary averages. This information can be used to asses which positions are most common, and high, low, and average annual wages.

Title	Percent of Workforce	Bottom Quartile	Average (Median) Salary	Upper Quartile
Management occupations	2%	AVAILABLE Included in Report Order at top of page
Chief executives	0%
General and operations managers	1%
Business and financial operations occupations	5%
Healthcare practitioner and technical occupations	5%
Office and administrative support occupations	25%
Office clerks, general	6%
Construction and extraction occupations	5%
Production occupations	18%
Transportation and material moving occupations	19%
Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand	11%

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

Companies in Professional Employer Organizations (PEO) and Adjacent Industries

Company	Address	Key Contact
AVAILABLE	AVAILABLE	AVAILABLE

Public Professional Employer Organizations (PEO) Company News

Web scan for recent news about publicly traded companies in the Professional Employer Organizations (PEO) industry.

Government Contracts Related to Professional Employer Organizations (PEO)

In 2008, the federal government spent a total of $41,042,976 on Professional Employer Organizations (PEO). It has awarded 187 contracts to 52 companies, with an average value of $789,288 per company.   

Top government vendors:

Company	Federal Contracts	Total Award Amount
AVAILABLE	AVAILABLE	AVAILABLE

The Industry Report on Professional Employer Organizations (PEO) contains the key pieces of information used by strategy and management consultants to identify market trends and accurately measure growth and industry performance.

Contents:
Current State of the Industry
Market Size
Financial Statements - Income Statement
Salary & Compensation Statistics
Key Companies
Public Company News

Current State of the Professional Employer Organizations (PEO) Industry

This section provides answers to five fundamental and commonly-asked questions about the industry:

1. What is the total market size ($ millions)?
2. How much has the market grown or declined?
3. Are long term forecasts positive or negative?
4. How large is the average company?
5. How many companies are in the industry?

Market Size - Professional Employer Organizations (PEO)

The total U.S. market size for the Professional Employer Organizations (PEO) industry includes all companies, both public and private. In addition to total revenue, the table contains details on employees, companies, and average firm size.

Metrics	2004        2005        2006        2007        2008        2009
Market Size (Total Industry Sales)		Available Included with Instant Access Order at top of page
Total Firms
Total Locations (Headquarters and Branches)
Total Employees
Average Revenue Per Firm
Average Employees Per Firm

Source: Analysis of US Census data, updated June 8 2010

Charts and graphs can be copied to Microsoft Word and Powerpoint presentations.

Income Statement (Average Financial Metrics) - Professional Employer Organizations (PEO)

Financial metrics provide a snapshot view of an "average" company in the Professional Employer Organizations (PEO) industry. Key business metrics show revenue and operating costs. The data collected is industry-wide, covering both public and private companies in the industry.

	Industry Average	Percent of Sales
Total Revenue	AVAILABLE Included in Report Order at top of page
Operating Revenue
Cost of Goods Sold
Gross Profit
Operating Expenses
Pension, profit sharing plans, stock, annuity
Repairs
Rent paid on business property
Charitable Contributions
Depletion
Domestic production activities deduction
Advertising
Compensation of officers
Salaries and wages
Employee benefit programs
Taxes and Licenses
Bad Debts
Depreciation
Amortization
Other Operating Expenses
Total Operating Expenses
Operating Income
Non-Operating Income
EBIT (Earnings Before Interest and Taxes)
Interest Expense
Earnings Before Taxes
Income Tax
Net Profit

Source: Analysis of U.S. federal statistics

Financial Ratio Analysis - Professional Employer Organizations (PEO)

Financial ratios can be used to compare how a company in the Professional Employer Organizations (PEO) industry is performing relative to its peers. Financial ratios are calculated from the industry-average for income statements and balance sheets.

Liquidity Ratios - Professional Employer Organizations (PEO) Industry	Industry Average
Liquidity Ratios measure how liquid a business is. Bankers and suppliers may use these to determine creditworthiness and identify potential threats to a company's financial viability.
Current Ratio Measures a firm's ability to pay its debts over the next 12 months.	Included
Quick Ratio (Acid Test) Calculates liquid assets relative to liabilities, excluding inventories.	Included

Efficiency Ratios - Professional Employer Organizations (PEO) Industry	Industry Average
Efficiency Ratios measure how quickly products and services sell, and effectively collections policies are implemented.
Receivables Turnover Ratio If this number is low compared to the industry average, it may mean your payment terms are too lenient or that you are not doing a good enough job on collections.	Included
Average Collection Period Based on the Receivables Turnover Ratio, this estimates the collection period in days. Calculated as 365 divided by the Receivables Turnover Ratio	Included
Inventory Turnover Ratio A low turnover rate may point to overstocking, obsolescence, or deficiencies in the product line or marketing effort.	Included
Fixed-Asset Turnover Ratio Generally, a higher ratio is better, since it indicates the business has less money tied up in fixed assets for each dollar of sales revenue.	Included

Compensation & Salary Surveys for Employees Working in Professional Employer Organizations (PEO)

Compensation statistics provides an accurate assessment of jobs in the Professional Employer Organizations (PEO) industry and national salary averages. This information can be used to asses which positions are most common, and high, low, and average annual wages.

Title	Percent of Workforce	Bottom Quartile	Average (Median) Salary	Upper Quartile
Management occupations	2%	AVAILABLE Included in Report Order at top of page
Chief executives	0%
General and operations managers	1%
Business and financial operations occupations	5%
Healthcare practitioner and technical occupations	5%
Office and administrative support occupations	25%
Office clerks, general	6%
Construction and extraction occupations	5%
Production occupations	18%
Transportation and material moving occupations	19%
Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand	11%

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

Companies in Professional Employer Organizations (PEO) and Adjacent Industries

Company	Address	Key Contact
AVAILABLE	AVAILABLE	AVAILABLE

Public Professional Employer Organizations (PEO) Company News

Web scan for recent news about publicly traded companies in the Professional Employer Organizations (PEO) industry.

• Human resources company honored: By Bernie Delinski, Staff Writer Lyons HR, a Florence human resources business, has become the 30th nationwide to achieve accreditation from the Employer Services Assurance Corp. Employer Services studies professional employer organizations and awards accreditation to those meeting certain standards.
• Governor Lingle Signs PEO Act, 37th State to Standardize the $68 Billion Industry: ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 26 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Senate Bill 1026 signed by Gov. Linda Lingle this week requires licensing and operation standards for professional employer organizations (PEOs) providing human resource management, employee benefits, payroll and workers' compensation on an outsourcing basis to 1,800 businesses employing more than 20,000 people across Hawaii.
• PEOcompare.com's New Technology Tool Reveals Top 10 Needs of Small Businesses for 2010: Survey Captures 1st quarter data for 2010 Small Business Needs (PRWeb May 23, 2010) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/05/prweb4037304.htm
• PEOcompare.com's New Technology Tool Reveals Top 10 Needs of Small Businesses for 2010: Survey Captures 1st quarter data for 2010 Small Business Needs
• Phuket not ready yet: PHUKET OPINION: The confusion following the 7.8 magnitude earthquake in northern Sumatra last month highlights the urgent need for better disaster preparedness at every level in Thailand, from the peo...
• ADP Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2010 Results: Revenues Increase 3%; EPS From Continuing Operations Decline 1%
• ALTRES Tackles the Business Risks of Social Media: New white paper highlights the reach and risks of social networking and offers practical guidance for local businesses.
• Florida's SUNZ Insurance Expands Workers' Compensation to 5 States: SUNZ Insurance Co., a St. Petersburg, Florida-based insurer, has added five states to its coverage area for writing workers' compensation policies. Known primarily for its presence in Florida, ...
• Smart-Tek Automated Services, Inc. Joins National Association of Professional Employer Organizations: comprehensive regulatory database that provides detailed information about laws and regulations affecting PEO business in all 50 states and at the federal level. Contact listing on NAPEO's online directory of PEOs, including email and Web site hyperlinks that help potential clients find your business. Monthly Legal Reviews that provide in-depth analyses of legal issues that challenge PEOs ...
• Smart-Tek Automated Services, Inc. Joins National Association of Professional Employer Organizations: OTC Bulletin Board:STTN.ob - News) Smart-Tek Automated Services, Inc. today announced that it has joined NAPEO, the largest trade association for professional employer organizations nationwide. � This membership is a valuable tool for the Company as it provides crucial resources for growing the PEO business. � NAPEO is considered the industry's leading outsourced technical advisor on a multitude ...
• National PEO Relieves Companies Of The Confusion And Hassles Associated With The Arizona Everify Compliance ...: National PEO, LLC, a renowned provider of PEO (Professional Employer Organizations) services, relieves businesses of the chores and bothersome tasks of dealing with back office duties, including the Arizona Everify compliance requirements.
• Outsourcing HR responsibilities: Rick Bartholomew, CEO of Lindon-based A Plus Benefits, says hiring out key administrative tasks may be a good idea for some businesses. What are Professional Employer Organizations?
• Pottstown SCORE offers workshops and business advice: The popular SCORE workshop series, How to Start and Operate a Small Business, is scheduled to be presented from 7 to 9:30 p.m. on four consecutive Monday evenings beginning on April 26 at the Pottstown SCORE office in the New York Plaza building at 244 High Street, Suite 101, Pottstown.
• Employers Reduce Costs And HR Risks With HR Outsourcing, Reports New White Paper By CPEhr: Thousands of employers are turning to human resources outsourcing firms and Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs) as a way to cut employment costs, reduce HR risks and improve efficiencies
• Research and Markets: 2009 Top Professional Employer and Administrative Services Outsourcing Vendors, Black Book ...: DUBLIN----Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "2009 Top Professional Employer and Administrative Services Outsourcing Vendors, Black Book Survey 2009 Results" report to their offering.

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