Posts Tagged ‘service sector’

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The Service Sector – Why it is SO Important to Economic Recovery

The service sector accounts for more than two-thirds of economic activity in the United States. Therefore, change in this industry, whether positive or negative, often affects other industries as well. Luckily for us, the service industry continues to thrive, thus aiding economic growth and recovery. 

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Reality Check: Service Industry Businesses For Sale

Industries all over the world were greatly affected by the global economic downturn. But now, the US has managed to move onto a different path – recovery. Despite the slow pace, companies are slowly gaining back momentum. One industry in particular that business is thriving in now is the service sector, making service businesses for [...]

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Economic Meltdown? Service Sector Says No

I could probably use two words to summarize August: nerve-wracking. I don’t know which news was the worst, but just about everything looked disappointing. One news article after the other made more skeptics and bearish analysts affirm that the country is indeed headed towards a double-dip. Some even say that we never actually recovered and [...]

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Service Sector Businesses for Sale Remain Strong Acquisition Candidates

Reports on consumer confidence and manufacturing, among others, raised questions as to whether or not the growth of the economy has softened up. But what we know now is that one industry continues to thrive despite rising fuel prices and reduced consumer spending – the service sector.

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Service Sector- A Resilient Industry

The service sector accounts for about 80 – 90 percent of the US economy. Thus any sign of growth is this industry reflects the economic status of the country in general. Citing the latest Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business®, the service sector continues to grow, making non-manufacturing businesses ideal acquisition opportunities.

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Service Sector – It’s Where the Jobs Are

For the past few months, the economy has become stronger due to increased consumer confidence and purchasing. People are not afraid anymore to buy more than basic commodities and start investing again. As more and more industries show signs of recovery and improved sales figures, these companies then become more attractive candidates for mergers and [...]

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Industry Report a Good Sign to Buy a Service-Oriented Business

As 2010 comes to a close, businesses continue to show signs of recovery. One of the industries that has shown the strongest signs of recovery is the service sector. Over the past few months, numerous service-oriented businesses have experienced increased sales and better inventories, primarily fueled by the Holiday season.

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Service Sector Businesses – Ideal for Acquisition

Despite negative news about the status of the economy, numerous sectors have slowly moved upward towards recovery. Much like the manufacturing industry, the service sector has also been gaining momentum; this according to the latest report from the Institute of Supply Management.