http://www.smartcompany.com.au/media/20090916-newspaper-book-and-statio…
This free report made by IBISWorld on newsagencies.
IBISWorld is used by most of the banks and large corporate for research into what is happening. Banks use it for lending.
What I found particularly interesting is the major factor that IBISWorld thought was crucial for newsagencies is technology.
* Ability to control stock on hand. Operators need to be able to control stock on hand. This will assist operators in stocking key selling items, minimise slow selling stock and assist with cashflow.
The only way to do this is with good computer software, like ours and using it effectively.