Cost of Doing Business Study
Do you know how your business stacks up? This annual study provides detailed financial information from hardware stores, home centers, lumber/building material outlets and paint stores in the U.S. Retailers can use this resource to compare their operations to average and high-profit operations in the industry to assess their businesses’ performance and plan for the future.
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Each year, 1,000+ retailers use the Cost of Doing Business Study to improve their businesses.
This annual study provides detailed financial information from hardware stores, home centers, lumber/building material outlets and paint stores in the U.S. Retailers can use this resource to compare their operations to average and high-profit operations in the industry. It can also be used as a tool to determine ways to increase profits. Participation is free and easy!
Interactive Calculators
Complete the income statement and balance sheet with your own company’s numbers. This interactive form will automatically calculate the necessary percentages and ratios for comparative purposes.
Compare your performance to a
Hardware Store
Compare your performance to a
Home Center
Compare your performance to a
Lumberyard
Compare your performance to a
Paint Store
Additional Resources
NHPA has created a library of resources to help retailers better understand and use the metrics presented throughout the Cost of Doing Business Study. These resources include case studies from other retailers who have improved specific metrics, as well as videos retailers can share with their employees to train them to better understand the financial side of the business.
Average Transaction Size
Payroll
