The dataset contains the companies surveyed in the 9th Census of Industry and Services. The survey units are: sole proprietorships, partnerships and corporations, cooperatives (excluding social cooperatives, covered by the survey on non-profit institutions), private law consortia, economic public bodies, special companies and public utility companies. For the purposes of the census, self-employed workers and freelancers are also considered enterprises. The companies are classified by Ateco 2007 (5 digits), legal form, group membership, company size, artisan company character and presence of employees. NOTE: the company size is defined on the basis of the employee class: micro (less than 10 employees), small (from 10 to 49), medium (from 50 to 259), large (250 or more employees). For further information on the census see the website http://dati-censimentoindustriaeservizi.istat.it. This dataset was released by the municipality of Milan.

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The Business Structure Database (BSD) contains a small number of variables for almost all business organisations in the UK. The BSD is derived primarily from the Inter-Departmental Business Register (IDBR), which is a live register of data collected by HM Revenue and Customs via VAT and Pay As You Earn (PAYE) records. The IDBR data are complimented with data from ONS business surveys. If a business is liable for VAT (turnover exceeds the VAT threshold) and/or has at least one member of staff registered for the PAYE tax collection system, then the business will appear on the IDBR (and hence in the BSD). In 2004 it was estimated that the businesses listed on the IDBR accounted for almost 99 per cent of economic activity in the UK. Only very small businesses, such as the self-employed were not found on the IDBR.

The IDBR is frequently updated, and contains confidential information that cannot be accessed by non-civil servants without special permission. However, the ONS Virtual Micro-data Laboratory (VML) created and developed the BSD, which is a 'snapshot' in time of the IDBR, in order to provide a version of the IDBR for research use, taking full account of changes in ownership and restructuring of businesses. The 'snapshot' is taken around April, and the captured point-in-time data are supplied to the VML by the following September. The reporting period is generally the financial year. For example, the 2000 BSD file is produced in September 2000, using data captured from the IDBR in April 2000. The data will reflect the financial year of April 1999 to March 2000. However, the ONS may, during this time, update the IDBR with data on companies from its own business surveys, such as the Annual Business Survey (SN 7451).

The data are divided into 'enterprises' and 'local units'. An enterprise is the overall business organisation. A local unit is a 'plant', such as a factory, shop, branch, etc. In some cases, an enterprise will only have one local unit, and in other cases (such as a bank or supermarket), an enterprise will own many local units.

For each company, data are available on employment, turnover, foreign ownership, and industrial activity based on Standard Industrial Classification (SIC)92, SIC 2003 or SIC 2007. Year of 'birth' (company start-up date) and 'death' (termination date) are also included, as well as postcodes for both enterprises and their local units. Previously only pseudo-anonymised postcodes were available but now all postcodes are real.

The ONS is continually developing the BSD, and so researchers are strongly recommended to read all documentation pertaining to this dataset before using the data.

Linking to Other Business Studies
These data contain IDBR reference numbers. These are anonymous but unique reference numbers assigned to business organisations. Their inclusion allows researchers to combine different business survey sources together. Researchers may consider applying for other business data to assist their research.

Latest Edition Information
For the sixteenth edition (March 2024), data files and a variable catalogue document for 2023 have been added.

Main Topics:

The following variables are available for enterprises and local units:

• employment (and employees)
• turnover
• Standard Industrial Classification (1992, 2003 and 2007 classifications are available)
• legal status (e.g. sole proprietor, partnership, public corporation, non-profit organisation etc)
• foreign ownership
• birth (company start date)
• death (termination date of trading)
• various geographical variables
  

'Employment' includes business owners, whereas 'employees' measures the number of staff, excluding owners.

Observations for enterprises also include a variable for ownership if the enterprise is part of a large group of companies.

Local units have an additional ‘death code’ variable, which serves as an indicator as to why the plant closed (e.g. as a result of a merger). It should also be noted that there is no turnover information for individual plants. This is because the ONS does not collect financial information at the plant level, which is notoriously difficult, especially for manufacturing plants where often no financial transactions are processed.

The birth and death variables are particularly useful for research, although it should be noted that for businesses that began trading before 1973, their birth date will be set to 1973. This is the year that VAT was introduced in the UK, and hence the first point in time for VAT registration for these companies. Companies that began trading since 1973 have their ‘real’ date of birth listed.

In 2022, there were more than eight million small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in South Korea, up from about 7.7 million in the previous year. The number of SMEs has increased steadily in recent years, particularly in wholesale and retail trade and the information and communications technology (ICT) sector. More than half of the SMEs were located in the metropolitan area of Seoul, Incheon, and Gyeonggi Province (also known collectively as Sudogwon). Classification of SMEs in South Korea South Korean SMEs comprise micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises. Each is classified by revenue rather than by the number of employees, which is the case in many other countries. According to this definition, SMEs are for-profit companies and, in some cases, social enterprises and cooperatives whose total assets do not exceed 500 billion South Korean won. In addition, they should not be a subsidiary of a large company.Companies are classified as SMEs depending on their average three-year revenue, with different thresholds depending on the industry. For real estate companies, the threshold is 40 billion won or less, whereas, for some sectors of the manufacturing industry, 150 billion won or less would be the standard to be categorized as an SME. Domestic SME employment SMEs in South Korea account for about 99.9 percent of all enterprises and have always been a crucial source of job creation. The number of people employed by SMEs in South Korea amounted to about 17.5 million in 2020, accounting for more than 80 percent of the country’s total workforce. Most workers were employed in wholesale and retail SMEs, followed by SMEs operating in the manufacturing sector.

■Notes on Application This grant and the following application form are for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises Business Succession "grant Management Innovation Framework" (8 Start-up support type, Change of management type, M& 3 type of Type A). However, it should be noted that the “Group Application ” (“ 6. Business Succession requirements). Group applications for the Management Innovation, Professional Use (General term of 2 type of buyer support type and seller support type) and Exit/Re-challenge slots must be submitted using grant and their respective application forms. If the application is to be submitted in conjunction with the exit/rechallenge window, the application must be submitted as a management innovation window.

■ Objectives and Overview Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises Productivity Revolution Project Business Succession Transition grant (Hereinafter referred to as "grant".) are persons from Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises and sole proprietors (Hereinafter, persons in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises and sole proprietors are collectively referred to as "persons in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises, etc.".). Business, etc. in which new initiatives are taken by taking the opportunity of Business Succession, business restructuring and business integration (Hereinafter referred to as the "Project".) Business Succession, business restructuring and business integration, and revitalize our country economy.

■ Underlying Law Law on the Proper Enforcement of budget for grants in Relation to grant, etc. Basic Law of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises

■ Eligibility Candidates for this grant must meet all of the following requirements (1) - (11) and be eligible to apply for "6. A person in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises, etc. (1) or a specified non-profit organization (2) that meets Business Succession requirements. For those eligible for subsidies who meet any of the requirements in (12), the subsidy rate shall not exceed 2/3.

(Note 1) For the requirements of persons in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises, etc., see "Eligible Persons in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises, etc." below. (Note: 2) The corporation engaging in specified non-profit activities is a (business) engaged in business that contributes to the promotion of people in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises, etc. and meets any of the following conditions. Please note that grant does not apply for certification as a corporation engaging in specified non-profit activities. ① A person who conducts business in collaboration with Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises, etc. (2) A person established mainly by Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises, etc. to support Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises, etc. (A person whose voting rights at the general meeting of members are held by a person in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises, etc., who holds at least two-half 1.) ③ A person who engages in business activities that contribute to market expansion for persons in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises, etc. through the creation of new markets, and who employs paid employees

(1) A person eligible for assistance must have a base or place of residence in Japan and run a business in Japan. *The sole proprietor is a Blue Taxpayer and can submit a copy of the Final Return Form B with the receipt stamp of the tax office and the Income Tax Blue Return Statement. (If tax filing and filing are done electronically, there is no receipt stamp, so you need to submit additional email details (receipt results) to confirm receipt.). If there are no e-mail details (results of acceptance), additionally submit "Tax payment certificate [2] Certificate of the amount of income" or "Taxation certificate (with the amount of income)") * For foreign nationals, attach a certificate of residence clearly stating the items of "nationality/region," "Period of stay, etc.," "Status of residence," "Expiration date of period of stay, etc.," and "Classification under Article 30, 45." (2) Subsidy recipients must be people in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises who are contributing to the local economy (or plan to contribute in the case of Type I start-up support). A person in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises, etc. who is contributing (or plans to contribute) to the regional economy by, for example, maintaining or creating jobs in the region or supporting the region with technology or specialty products that are the region's strength. *Example of contributing to the regional economy • Contributing to the regional economy by maintaining and creating jobs in the region. •There are many purchases from the region where they are located or neighboring regions (intra-regional purchases). •Utilization of regional strengths (Technology, specialty products, tourism, sports, etc.) is being addressed. •Sales to regions other than the region in which the company is located or neighboring regions (sales outside the region) are large (including sales resulting from an increase in demand in the region due to inbound travel, etc.). •It plays a central role in projects that challenge new businesses and contribute to the local economy. •Regardless of the above, Others is making efforts to revitalize the regional economy by bringing ripple effects from the growth of the enterprises concerned to the regional economy. (3) The recipient of the subsidy or the director of the corporation is not an anti-social force such as an organized crime group. They should not have any relationship with anti-social forces. Incidentally, those who receive funds such as investment from anti-social forces are also excluded from the scope. (4) The subsidized person must not have a compliance problem. (5) Persons eligible for assistance shall respond appropriately to questions and requests for additional materials from the Secretariat. (6) SUBSIDIARIES SHALL AGREE THAT, IF THE SECRETARIAT DEEMS IT NECESSARY, THE SECRETARIAT SHALL NOTIFY THEM, AS MODIFIED, OF MATTERS RELATING TO APPLICATIONS BY THE grant AND TO APPROVAL AND NOTICE OF RESULTS BY THE VARIOUS SECRETARIATIONS. (7) The grantee agrees that under no circumstances shall the Secretariat bear the various expenses incurred in delivering Others grant Application in the event of the return of grant, etc. (8) Suspension of designation or suspension of designation for grant has not been implemented by the the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry or Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises Regional Innovation Agency. (9) grant All information provided at the time of application, use, submission of business report, etc. is subject to the SME Agency Business Data Utilization Policy (20. See SME Agency Related Business Data Utilization Policy. ) For effective policy formulation and management support, etc. (Provision of various information to applicants and access to individual company information by support institutions), this data is provided and used by administrative organizations (Small and Medium Enterprise Agency and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry), business subcontractors thereof, incorporated administrative agencies, research institutes, facilities, etc. of University Others, and may also be provided to supporting institutions if the applicant approves a request for data disclosure from the supporting institution. By submitting this application, the applicant consents to the use of this data. In examination of grant, information on applications, issuance, etc. in other grant pertaining to the applicant held by grant Secretariat under the jurisdiction of the SME Agency will be used. In addition, for the efficient execution of grant, the parties agree to share information regarding the application and issuance of grant with other grant bureaus under the jurisdiction of the SME Agency. (10) Those eligible for assistance must not have missed their application with another grant under the jurisdiction of the Small Business Administration. The specific period will be disclosed later. (11) Be able to cooperate in surveys, questionnaires, etc. related to the subsidized projects requested by the Secretariat. In this grant, Business Succession M.& At the time of the grant application, a questionnaire will be conducted on the state of use of "Business Succession and Transition Support Center," "Yorozu Support Center," and "Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises Revitalization Council (formerly Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises Revitalization Support Council)" at A. *The answers will not affect the adoption of grant.

Subsidy Rate Requirements The subsidy rate shall not exceed 2/3 for subsidy recipients who meet any of the following criteria: (The subsidy rate shall not exceed 1/2 unless:.) ① Small enterprises under the Basic Law of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (2) Those whose operating profit margin has declined due to the effects of high prices, etc. Specifically, in the most recent business year (declared) and the business year in progress at the time of the application for grant, (1) The operating profit margin for any consecutive 3 months (the same period of the previous year) (1) 2 operating profit margin for any consecutive months (the same period of the previous year) in the most 2 recent business year (declared) and the business year in progress at the time of the application for grant (2). ③ A person with operating income or ordinary income in the red for the most recent fiscal year (4) A person who has received support from Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises Revitalization Council (formerly Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises Revitalization Support Council), etc. (Note 1), and who submits a document that proves that the person falls under any of the following at the time of application for public offering: 1) A person who is in the process of formulating a rehabilitation plan, etc. (Note 2) 2) A person who has "formulated" a rehabilitation

China Total Employment data was reported at 733,510.000 Person th in 2022. This records a decrease from the previous number of 746,520.000 Person th for 2021. China Total Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 746,470.000 Person th from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2022, with 33 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 763,490.000 Person th in 2014 and a record low of 647,490.000 Person th in 1990. China Total Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s China – Table CN.OECD.MSTI: Population, Labour Force and Employment: Non OECD Member: Annual.

The national breakdown by source of funds does not fully match with the classification defined in the Frascati Manual. The R&D financed by the government, business enterprises, and by the rest of the world can be retrieved but part of the expenditure has no specific source of financing, i.e. self-raised funding (in particular for independent research institutions), the funds from the higher education sector and left-over government grants from previous years.

The government and higher education sectors cover all fields of NSE and SSH while the business enterprise sector only covers the fields of NSE. There are only few organisations in the private non-profit sector, hence no R&D survey has been carried out in this sector and the data are not available.

From 2009, researcher data are collected according to the Frascati Manual definition of researcher. Beforehand, this was only the case for independent research institutions, while for the other sectors data were collected according to the UNESCO concept of “scientist and engineer”.

In 2009, the survey coverage in the business and the government sectors has been expanded.

Before 2000, all of the personnel data and 95% of the expenditure data in the business enterprise sector are for large and medium-sized enterprises only. Since 2000 however, the survey covers almost all industries and all enterprises above a certain threshold. In 2000 and 2004, a census of all enterprises was held, while in the intermediate years data for small enterprises are estimated.

Due to the reform of the S&T system some government institutions have become enterprises, and their R&D data have been reflected in the Business Enterprise sector since 2000.

Abstract

The main objective of undertaking this survey of 2019 is to generate data that are statistically representative for urban businesses operating in the country with a fixed location; with the aim of bridging the information or data gaps those were created by the conflict on businesses in the country.

The specific objectives will be to:

• Obtain the spread of businesses by economic activity
• Determine the employment in businesses by sex
• Determine the ownership status of businesses
• Determine the location of businesses in the country
• Determine the age of businesses and status of computer use and ownership.
• Determine the cost and profit structure of businesses as well as the inventory
• Determine the perception of regulations and doing business
• Determine the impact of the conflict on businesses

Geographic coverage

Coverage of business establishments in the 12 most populated urban areas of South Sudan in 2019. Towns included are Aweil, Bor, Juba, Kuajok, Maridi, Nimule, Renk, Rumbek, Tonj, Torit, Wau and Yambio.

Analysis unit

Businesses

Kind of data

Sample survey data [ssd]

Sampling procedure

The IBES 2019 generated the required Business Register for business establishments in South Sudan, which can be used for any business establishment survey. For enterprise surveys, an Establishment Censuses (EC) or business registries undertaken by a country at regular intervals generally provide the sampling frame, giving a count of enterprises and workers by broad industry group at the primary level of geographical units. In South Sudan there is no establishment census or useable business registry that has ever been undertaken, and in such circumstances, the listing of businesses/enterprises and workers by broad industry group in the concerned geographic areas was used as the only option. As it was done for the IBES 2010, the listing of all enterprises and workers (in formal and informal sectors) by broad industry group for the selected 12 major towns/cities that took place in June-July 2018 listed 13, 348 businesses that served as the sampling frame for the IBES 2019. This listing process collected minimum required information for sampling frame purposes, such as name and location of each business establishments, the main economic activity of the business in ISIC format, number of workers/employees, registration status, maintaining regular accounts or not and the year of establishment, among others.

Formal and Informal Sectors: The existing definition of formal business used in IBES 2010 as described above had limitations due to the fact that it did not consider the registration status with tax government agency (i.e. value added tax and/or income tax), and the status of keeping accounts, which was recommended and implemented in IBES 2019. The required information for the new definition of “formal sector” was also collected during the listing operation.

Using the information collected from the listing operation, about 55 percent of listed business establishments were formal irrespective of the employment size. However, when the employment size factor was considered, i.e. adding a third condition of having 6 or more employees (Medium and Large business establishments), only about 10.7 percent of business establishments were classified as “formal sector”. Given also the fact that the average number of employees per surveyed enterprises in 2010 was 2.7, and that about 58.7 percent of listed business establishments had 0-2 employees, it was highly important to have proper definition of Micro, Small, Medium and Large enterprises in terms of number of employees for sampling purposes. Based on the information of the IBES 2019 listing operation, table 3 describes the distribution of listed business establishments by different size of employment. It is observed that 13.8 percent of listed business establishments are classified as medium and large.

Sampling and stratification: The IBES 2019 sampling frame includes 13,348 business establishments from both formal and informal sectors based on the new definition. In order to improve the sampling efficiency for business surveys, it was important to stratify the business enterprises in the frame by size of employment, generally defined in terms of the total number of employees. Therefore, the frame was stratified by the following categories of employment size:

• 0-2 employees
• 3-5 employees
• 6-9 employees
• 10+ employees

The reasons of proposing these categories of employment size for stratification are that in developing countries, business environment is largely composed of informal sector where the majority of business establishments are micro and small in nature. For example, many business establishments are small shops in the neighborhood, and often owned by households, and most of the time, the family will employee 1 or 2 people to work in such shops. For business surveys, it is very important to stratify them under such small employment size to capture the reality on the ground. The same employment size category is also used to allow comparability with IBES 2010 survey. Given the important contribution of the medium and larger business enterprises to the value of production, capital investment, value added and other measures of the economy, and comparability with IBES 2010, it was important to include all the business establishments with 6 or more employees in the IBES 2019 sample with certainty (that is, with a probability of selection equal to 1). Therefore, there were 1,838 business establishments with 6 or more employees for all economic sectors in the sampling frame.

Mode of data collection

Computer Assisted Personal Interview [capi]

Research instrument

The questionnaire is structured.

Response rate

The response rate for the IBES 2019 was 87 percent.

■Purpose and Overview Reskilling and Career Design Support Program (Hereinafter referred to as the "Business".) The program aims to raise labor productivity and promote sustainable growth in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises, Tokyo, and other areas by dispatching experts and providing financial incentives to employees who engage in reskilling and developing career design systems.

■ Eligibility Eligible Employers (Hereinafter referred to as "eligible business operators".) must meet all requirements throughout the period from the pre-award entry date to the performance reporting date. If you are found not to meet the requirements, you will not be eligible for the incentive. 1. The employer must be a Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises, etc. with a business in Tokyo ( 1) The employer must have 300 or fewer regular workers (* 1). * Permanent workers refer to the following 1 - 3 regions, excluding registered temporary workers: (1) Workers employed for an indefinite period. (2) In the case of fixed-term employment, workers who have been continuously employed for at least one year in the past or who are expected to be continuously employed for at least one year from the time of hire (* 2). (3) Workers whose employment contract is renewed on a daily basis but who are expected to be continuously employed for at least one year in the past (* 2). * 1 The number of full-time workers must not exceed 300 as of the date of prior entry. * 2 "Expected" refers to an employment contract that has been concluded continuously for a period of one year or more based on an employment agreement, etc. (2) In addition to corporations, general incorporated associations, general incorporated foundations, medical corporations, social welfare corporations, educational corporations, etc., the Corporation Tax Act (Act No. 34 of 1965) corporation in the public interest, etc. in Schedule 2 (Others Corporation Tax Act Includes corporations engaging in specified non-profit activities that are deemed to be "corporation in the public interest, etc." for the application of the provisions of laws and regulations concerning corporation tax.) or entities that fall under "cooperative, etc" in Appended Table 3, or worker cooperatives prescribed in the Worker Cooperatives Act (Act No. 78 of 2020) (Provided, however, that those falling under "corporation in the public interest, etc." of the Appended Table 2 of the Corporation Tax Act and those falling under "cooperative, etc" of the Appended Table 3 of the said Act shall be excluded.) also include. Note, however, that (1) through (4) are excluded. (1) Those whose main purpose is friendship, communication and exchange of opinions among its members (Alumni associations, club associations, etc.) (2) Those whose main purpose is welfare or mutual relief for only members of a specific organization or persons in a specific occupation (3) Those whose purpose is to provide emotional and financial support to specific individuals (support groups, etc.) (4) Those who are voluntary organizations without legal personality or corporations that receive most of their operating expenses from public institutions (3) Sole proprietors are also included. (You need to submit a business opening notification of a sole proprietor to the Tokyo tax office.)

1. The head office or principal place of business (branch office, business office, etc.) must be located in Tokyo In the case of a corporation, the head office or branch office must be registered in Tokyo, or there must be a place of business where a business commencement application has been filed with the Tokyo Metropolitan Tax Office. (If there is no actual business in Tokyo and the corporation Resident Tax is exempted, you cannot apply.) If you are a sole proprietor, you need to submit a business opening notification to the tax office in Tokyo.

2. The employee must be from 1 or more and have continuously employed a full-time worker in Tokyo for at least 6 months The full-time worker mentioned above must be insured by Employment Insurance (including employees on leave).

3. The applicant is not a Tokyo policy coordination organization, business cooperation organization, or a corporation established by Tokyo as defined in the Guidelines for Guidance and Supervision of Tokyo Policy Coordination Organizations (General Administrative Reform Auditor No. 91 of 30 dated March 19, 2019).

   1. You must have written work rules and submitted them to the Labor Standards Inspection Office on or before the date of your application in 4 Schedule. Companies with permanent employees less than 10 are also required to submit them to the Labor Standards Inspection Office for this award.

4. The preparation and enforcement of existing work rules submitted at the time of application must have been completed prior to the pre-award date.

5. Please submit a work rule with a registered seal.

6. The following labor laws and regulations must be met: (1) - (5) ( 1) The wages paid to the worker must be at least the minimum wage for the region in which the worker works (Regional and specific (by industry) minimum wages). (2) The hourly amount of fixed overtime pay, etc. does not violate premium wages for overtime work. If overtime work is performed in excess of fixed overtime hours, premium wages are paid in the same way as regular overtime work. (3) The "Agreement on Overtime and Holiday Work (Agreement 36)" has been entered into, and no employee has been made to work overtime in excess of the maximum number of hours stipulated in the agreement (or the maximum number of hours if special provisions are attached). (4) There is no violation of Article 39, Section 7 of the Labor Standards Act (obligation to take five days of annual paid leave). (5) Others Comply with labor laws regarding wages, working hours, etc.

7. You must not have paid the Metropolitan Tax. You cannot apply if you owe tax but have not paid the Corporate Enterprise Tax or the Metropolitan Tax (or the Individual Enterprise Tax or the Metropolitan Tax for individuals).

8. A person must not have received a decision of non-payment or rescission of a decision due to illegal receipt of benefits in the past in a subsidized project by the national, prefectural, municipal or municipal government

   1. No material violation of laws or regulations within the last 5 years from the pre-entry date. (1) Criminal punishment or business suspension. (2) Referral to a public prosecutor by the Labor Standards Inspection Office. (3) Order to take action by the Consumer Affairs Agency. (4) Violation of laws or regulations equal to or greater than the above.

   2. Measures are taken to prevent sexual harassment, etc. based on the guidelines of the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare.

9. The corporation does not engage in adult entertainment business as prescribed in Article 2, Paragraph 1 of the Act on Control and Improvement of Amusement Business, etc. (Act No. 122 of 1948), sex-related special business as prescribed in Paragraph 5 of the same Article, hospitality business as prescribed in Paragraph 13 of the same Article, or any other business similar thereto

10. Organized Crime Group Member, etc. ("Organized Crime Group Member" means an organized crime group member as prescribed in Article 2, item (3) of Tokyo Ordinance on the Elimination of Organized Crime Groups (Tokyo Ordinance No. 54 of 2011) and a related person to an organized crime group as prescribed in item (4) of the same Article;.) Yakuza ("Organized Crime Group" means an organized crime group as prescribed in item (2) of the same Article;.) and corporate representatives, officers or employees of Others organizations Others workers or members are not members of organized crime groups

11. No arrears in the payment of rent, royalties, etc. to Tokyo and Tokyo Policy Partnerships

12. Filing a petition or proceeding under the Civil Rehabilitation Act (Act No. 225 of 1999), the Corporate Reorganization Act (Act No. 154 of 2002), and the Bankruptcy Act (Act No. 75 of 2004) (Excluding after confirmation of rehabilitation plan, etc.) There are no circumstances of uncertainty about the continuity of the business, such as, or during a private liquidation proceeding

13. You must not have used or received this financial incentive or any other financial incentive of the same nature

■ Contact Information Call Center for Reskilling Career Design Financial Incentive Secretariat Telephone: 03-4572-0451 Hours: Weekdays 9:00 to 17:00 (12:00 to 13:00, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays and New Year holidays)

■ Reference URL https://reskilling.career-design.tokyo/

Crowd Funding Market Outlook

In 2023, the global crowdfunding market size was estimated to be around USD 17.2 billion, and it is projected to reach approximately USD 42.9 billion by 2032, representing a CAGR of 10.8% from 2024 to 2032. This impressive growth is driven by various factors including the increasing use of digital platforms, the democratization of funding, and the rising popularity of entrepreneurship across the globe. The expansion of internet penetration and the surge in social media usage have also greatly facilitated the growth of the crowdfunding market by enabling greater reach and engagement.

One of the primary growth factors in the crowdfunding market is the growing awareness and acceptance of alternative financing methods. Traditional funding avenues such as bank loans and venture capital can be challenging for many, particularly startups and small businesses. Crowdfunding offers a viable alternative by allowing individuals and organizations to raise small amounts of capital from a large number of people, typically via online platforms. This method democratizes the funding process, making it accessible to a broader audience and fostering innovation and entrepreneurship.

Another significant driver of market growth is the technological advancements in digital platforms. The rise of the internet and mobile technology has revolutionized the crowdfunding landscape, making it easier for project creators to connect with potential backers. Online crowdfunding platforms provide an efficient and convenient way to solicit funds, manage campaigns, and communicate with supporters. The use of sophisticated algorithms and data analytics also enhances the effectiveness of crowdfunding campaigns by targeting the right audience and optimizing engagement strategies.

The increasing influence of social media is another crucial factor contributing to the growth of the crowdfunding market. Social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram have become powerful tools for promoting crowdfunding campaigns. They enable project creators to reach a larger audience, generate buzz, and build a community of supporters. The viral nature of social media can significantly boost the visibility and success of crowdfunding efforts, leading to higher funding amounts and more successful projects.

From a regional perspective, North America currently dominates the crowdfunding market, primarily due to the high adoption of digital platforms and the presence of a large number of startups and tech-savvy individuals. However, the Asia Pacific region is expected to exhibit the highest growth rate during the forecast period, driven by the rapid economic development, increasing internet penetration, and growing entrepreneurial culture in countries such as China and India. Europe also shows promising growth potential, particularly in countries like the UK and Germany, where crowdfunding regulations are more favorable and the startup ecosystem is robust.

Type Analysis

The crowdfunding market can be segmented by type into reward-based, equity-based, donation-based, and others. Reward-based crowdfunding is one of the most popular types, where backers receive a tangible or intangible reward in exchange for their contributions. This model is particularly attractive to creative projects such as films, music albums, and tech gadgets, where supporters are often enthusiastic about the product's vision and eager to receive early access or special editions. The success of platforms like Kickstarter and Indiegogo underscores the popularity and effectiveness of reward-based crowdfunding.

Equity-based crowdfunding allows individuals to invest in a startup or business in exchange for equity ownership. This form of crowdfunding has gained significant traction in recent years, particularly among startups looking to raise capital without giving up control to traditional venture capitalists. Equity-based crowdfunding offers investors the potential for financial returns, which can be a powerful incentive. However, it also involves higher risks, as the success of the investment depends on the performance of the business.

Donation-based crowdfunding is another important segment, where individuals contribute money to support a cause or charity without expecting any financial return. This model is widely used by nonprofit organizations, social enterprises, and individuals seeking to raise funds for medical expenses, disaster relief, and community projects. The rise of platforms like GoFundMe has made donation-based crowdfunding an accessible and effective

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China Government Researchers: % of National Total data was reported at 17.077 % in 2022. This records a decrease from the previous number of 17.214 % for 2021. China Government Researchers: % of National Total data is updated yearly, averaging 19.848 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2022, with 32 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 44.077 % in 1992 and a record low of 15.007 % in 2008. China Government Researchers: % of National Total data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s China – Table CN.OECD.MSTI: Number of Researchers and Personnel on Research and Development: Non OECD Member: Annual.

The national breakdown by source of funds does not fully match with the classification defined in the Frascati Manual. The R&D financed by the government, business enterprises, and by the rest of the world can be retrieved but part of the expenditure has no specific source of financing, i.e. self-raised funding (in particular for independent research institutions), the funds from the higher education sector and left-over government grants from previous years.

The government and higher education sectors cover all fields of NSE and SSH while the business enterprise sector only covers the fields of NSE. There are only few organisations in the private non-profit sector, hence no R&D survey has been carried out in this sector and the data are not available.

From 2009, researcher data are collected according to the Frascati Manual definition of researcher. Beforehand, this was only the case for independent research institutions, while for the other sectors data were collected according to the UNESCO concept of “scientist and engineer”.

In 2009, the survey coverage in the business and the government sectors has been expanded.

Before 2000, all of the personnel data and 95% of the expenditure data in the business enterprise sector are for large and medium-sized enterprises only. Since 2000 however, the survey covers almost all industries and all enterprises above a certain threshold. In 2000 and 2004, a census of all enterprises was held, while in the intermediate years data for small enterprises are estimated.

Due to the reform of the S&T system some government institutions have become enterprises, and their R&D data have been reflected in the Business Enterprise sector since 2000.

Business insurance companies have faced a rollercoaster of changes in recent years, with employment levels in the US serving as a primary catalyst for its performance. With unemployment rates affecting both business activity and demand for insurance, notably workers' compensation policies, shifts in employment have had direct repercussions on the industry. COVID-19 initially brought about substantial challenges, as soaring unemployment and reduced business activity significantly hindered demand for the industry’s services. Yet, with government programs like the Paycheck Protection Program providing a lifeline, the industry managed to navigate through the tumultuous period without significant decline. The narrative shifted as pandemic-related restrictions eased and the economy rebounded. The unemployment rate dramatically fell from a peak of nearly 15% in 2020 to a mere 3.5% by the end of 2023, rejuvenating demand for business insurance. As employment surged and businesses expanded their operations, there was an accompanying rise in demand for diverse insurance products. Providers responded by customizing offerings tailored to the specific needs of various industries, further driving growth. More recently, higher interest rates have reduced consumer demand and caused the job market to slow. Since employment growth declined, revenue only expanded by 1.5% in 2024. Overall, revenue for business insurance companies is anticipated to swell at a CAGR of 2.8% over the past five years, reaching $278.4 billion in 2024. Looking ahead, business insurance companies are poised to capitalize on stable economic conditions over the next five years, with US GDP expected to grow at a steady pace. Though employment growth is anticipated to be slower, driven by a saturated job market and limited population increases, providers will likely benefit from strong corporate profit and consumer confidence, fostering new business creation and insurance investment. However, potential changes in trade policies under a new administration and the looming impacts of climate change present potential challenges. Rising premiums in disaster-prone areas may influence regional market dynamics, potentially prompting shifts in business and population distribution across the US. Despite these challenges, technological advancements, particularly in AI and automation, will offer new avenues for operational efficiency and customer engagement, cementing long-term growth prospects for larger players and niche-focused smaller firms. Overall, revenue for business insurance providers is forecast to inch upward at a CAGR of 1.6% over the next five years, reaching $300.8 billion in 2029.

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Companies across the economy have recognized business coaches' value in navigating economic volatility, propping up coaches even amid inflationary pressures and high interest rates. Coaches are helping clients navigate current labor shortages in healthcare, logistics and business services industries, offering strategies to enhance their employees' satisfaction and retain capable workers. Major corporations like Microsoft and AT&T are especially boosting their investments in training and development to address the demands of an evolving business landscape. Despite inflation's impact on individuals' budgets, solid corporate profit has helped coaches remain accessible to major clients. Some interest from individuals seeking to pad their resumes has revived as inflation gradually stabilizes, but business coaches continue to rely on commercial clients. Revenue has surged at a CAGR of 3.7% to an estimated $17.8 billion over the five years through 2025 despite an expected drop of 1.5% in 2025 alone. C-suite executives are prioritizing improving employee experience and value proposition, aiming to minimize turnover and enhance workforce planning amid labor shortages and rising costs. A 2024 Mercer Survey indicates less focus on mental and physical well-being initiatives among business owners, with investments in managerial training also falling by the wayside. Instead, executives are providing additional professional development benefits to their staff, propping up business coaches with established reputations in training employees. This mix of interests results in varying demand for business coaches, depending on their specialization. While some coaches align well with these strategies, others must adapt and diversify their services to meet shifting client demands. Looking forward to the next five years, decreasing inflation and interest rates are expected to boost business coaches' revenue. Corporate profit is set to trend upward, enabling more significant investments in managerial and executive training. The emergence of new businesses will provide coaches with new potential clients, but smaller workforces might limit the benefits of group coaching. Coaching agencies that tailor their services to meet specific client needs, offer flexible online courses and develop specialized skills to address sector-specific challenges will better navigate mounting saturation. As competition intensifies, strategic marketing and careful pricing will become increasingly important for coaches. Price competition and continued labor intensity are set to slightly drag down profit, and revenue is expected to climb at a CAGR of 2.6% to an estimated $20.3 billion through the end of 2030.

■Purpose and Overview The purpose of this grant is to promote "sustainable symbiosis between local communities and businesses" that aims to achieve both profitability and resolution of local and social issues for people in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises, etc., by subsidizing part of the costs of projects (demonstration projects) that seek to solve local and social issues that are common to multiple regions in an integrated manner by multiple regions while incorporating technological and business perspectives, in cooperation with related parties inside and outside the region, either individually or by multiple Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises in the region.

■ Outline of the Subsidy Project The Subsidy Project has three types of projects in 2, depending on the number of demonstration areas during the demonstration project period. Depending on the type of project, the requirements, subsidy rate, and maximum amount of subsidy will vary. Please select the appropriate type after carefully examining the plan of the project to be implemented, its cost effectiveness, and total cost.

Normal (1) Requirement: The project must be demonstrated in an area larger than 5 City (including Tokyo's 23 wards). Subsidy Rate: 2/3 or Less (Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises, etc.) Subsidy Limit: 35 million JPY (1 million JPY)

Greater 2 (Note: 1) Requirements: The project must be demonstrated in an area greater than 10 (including Tokyo's 23 wards). Subsidy rate: 2/3 or less (Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises, etc.), 1/2 or less (2) Subsidy limit (lower limit): 45 million JPY (1 million JPY)

(1) Businesses selected for the FY 2020 Business Introduction/Start-up Promotion Program for Symbiosis between Community and Enterprise can apply for this type of program to conduct a demonstration project in FY 2021 to further expand their business areas. However, in such a case, it is necessary to receive a certain amount of support (Partnership Agreement, Public Relations Support, budget for grants Measures, etc.) from the local government of the demonstration area, and to select at least a new 5 area in addition to the demonstration area in FY 2020 to conduct the demonstration project. (Example: If the number of demonstration sites in FY 2020 was 8, additional demonstration sites must be conducted in at least 5 in FY 2021, and demonstration projects must be conducted in at least 13 sites in total.)

(Note 2) If you are not a Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises, but: However, the subsidy rate shall be within 1/2. Business operators who have been selected as a Regional Future Driving Enterprise by the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry of ・ and have submitted their "Target" as a Regional Future Driving Enterprise to the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry by the closing date of the public offering ・ Business operators who have prepared a promoting regional economy advancement projects Plan based on regional future investment promotion act (limited to those for which the closing date of the public offering is the implementation period of the Plan) by the closing date of the public offering and have received approval from the prefecture

• In either of the above types (1) or (2), if more than one person applies and the sum of grant application amounts exceeds grant upper limit amount, grant upper limit amount becomes grant application amount. Also, if the total amount of grant applications is less than grant minimum amount, it will not be eligible for this project.

■ Eligibility Employers must meet all of the following requirements to qualify for this grant: 0 It is a corporation registered in Japan and has its head office and place of business in Japan. 0 The Company has the organization, personnel, etc. to properly carry out the Business. 0 The applicant has a management base necessary for the smooth execution of the Project and sufficient management capability for funds, etc. 0 The applicant is not subject to suspension of grant issuance, etc. or suspension of designation by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. 0 Is one or more Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises, etc. (Note 3) (Persons in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises stipulated in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises Basic Act (Note: 4), general incorporated associations, general incorporated foundations, specified non-profit corporations). Alternatively, those who are not in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises but fall under the following categories are limited to the wide-area type. An enterprise that has been selected by the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry of ・ as a Regional Future Driving Enterprise and has submitted its "Target" to the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry by the closing date for public offering. ・ A business operator that has prepared a promoting regional economy advancement projects plan based on regional future investment promotion act by the closing date of public offering (limited to those whose closing date of public offering is the implementation period of the plan) and has received approval from the prefecture.

(Note 3) General incorporated associations, general incorporated foundations, and specified non-profit organizations meet the following requirements: The corporation is engaged in activities that are directly linked to the promotion and development of ・ and Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises in general. ・ The number of regular employees shall fall within the scope of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises employees stipulated in the Basic Law of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises.

(Note 4) Persons from Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises who fall under any of the following categories will not be eligible. Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises in which 100% of the capital stock of ・ or capital contribution is directly or indirectly held in a corporation of 500 million JPY or more. Persons in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises whose average annual taxable income for each year or business year for the most recent 3 years, which has been determined (and declared) at the time of application for ・ issuance, exceeds 1.5 billion JPY.

■ Project Period and Subsidy Eligibility Requirements [Project Implementation Period] The period will be from grant grant date until February 28, 2022.

Eligibility Requirements: ・ Multi-Region Demonstration Project (The minimum number of demonstration areas differs depending on the type of business). ・: The project contributes to solving regional and social issues common to multiple regions. It is an initiative that aims to solve regional and social issues and achieve profitability at the same time in ・. The project shall be conducted in cooperation with relevant entities in ・. ・ Demonstrates that the business model is sustainable.

■ Contact information grant Office of the Community-Based Business Introduction and Start-up Promotion Program (Landbrain Corporation) 03-6272-9181 Monday to Friday (excluding national holidays) 10: 00~12:00, 13:00~17:00 ■ Reference URL grant Office of the Community-Based Business Introduction and Start-up Promotion Program URL: http://www.chiki-lb.jp

The New York Power Authority provides low-cost power to help support jobs statewide while reducing public-sector costs. The Authority’s customer base includes large and small businesses, not-for-profit organizations, community-owned electric systems and rural electric cooperatives and government entities. This data includes the electric supply rates that the Authority offers to its Business Customers under different power programs.

BASE YEAR	2024
HISTORICAL DATA	2019 - 2024
REPORT COVERAGE	Revenue Forecast, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and Trends
MARKET SIZE 2023	53.91(USD Billion)
MARKET SIZE 2024	56.65(USD Billion)
MARKET SIZE 2032	84.3(USD Billion)
SEGMENTS COVERED	Program Type ,Target Population ,Program Delivery Method ,Disease Focus ,Employer Size ,Regional
COUNTRIES COVERED	North America, Europe, APAC, South America, MEA
KEY MARKET DYNAMICS	Increasing prevalence of occupational diseases Growing awareness of occupational health risks Stringent government regulations Technological advancements in healthcare Focus on employee wellbeing
MARKET FORECAST UNITS	USD Billion
KEY COMPANIES PROFILED	SumTotal ,Sana ,HealthJoy ,Oscar ,Sherpaa ,PatientPop ,Solera Health ,Jellyvision ,WebMD ,OneDigital ,Ease ,Bright Health ,Namely ,Zest Health ,Carrot
MARKET FORECAST PERIOD	2025 - 2032
KEY MARKET OPPORTUNITIES	Increased workforce participation in hazardous industries Growing awareness of occupational diseases Technological advancements in disease management Rising government regulations Emerging markets with high labor force
COMPOUND ANNUAL GROWTH RATE (CAGR)	5.09% (2025 - 2032)

The combined number of full- and part-time employees of Amazon.com has increased significantly since 2017. Amazon’s headcount peaked in 2021 when the American multinational e-commerce company employed ********* full- and part-time employees, not counting external contractors. However, in 2024, the number dropped to *********. E-commerce crunch The workforce reduction of Amazon follows the mass layoffs hitting the entire e-commerce sector. With the full reopening of physical stores after the COVID-19 pandemic, online shopping demand decreased, leading online retailers to restructure their businesses, including personnel costs. Diversifying business With online retail sales growing slower due to recession and inflation, Amazon can still leverage other profitable revenue segments — from media subscriptions to server hosting and cloud services. On top of that, in 2023 Amazon monitored small enterprises operating in different fields and strategically invested in them, as disclosed startup acquisitions indicate.

The breathtaking speed of technological advancement has driven the indispensability of the IT Consulting industry as the modern marketplace shifts toward cloud-based computing and data analytics. As businesses and consumers alike embrace digital technologies, technology consultants have been enlisted to develop the infrastructure underpinning the digital transformation. At the same time, cyber threats have intensified, necessitating resilience planning and swift responses to more sophisticated cyberattacks. The magnitude of technological advancement has underpinned the need for IT consulting, with industry revenue forecast to grow at a CAGR of 3.2% to $758.2 billion over the past five years, including expected growth of 1.7% in 2025.The constantly changing character of the industry has led larger companies to acquire smaller, specialized competitors and develop new products to remain competitive. In 2019, IBM purchased software company Red Hat for $34.0 billion, signaling its rising interest in developing hybrid cloud hybrid cloud capabilities by integrating Red Hat's open-source technologies. Similarly, Microsoft acquired Nuance Communications in 2021 for $19.7 billion to enhance its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities. Still, low capital requirements have preserved the role of a sizable number of small nonemployers and independent contractors in the industry. Expanding profit has lured new entrants, particularly those offering services to niche markets, with upstarts like Wiz, founded in 2020, rapidly achieving unicorn status. Unending digitalization, buttressed by an economic upswing, will drive revenue for IT consultants to new heights in the coming years. The continued shift to cloud computing will increase security concerns for businesses, while the integration of AI solutions to enhance productivity, automate processes and improve decision-making will present technology companies with a boundless opportunity for growth. These needs will be especially prevalent among financial and insurance clients, who will focus on enhancing digital banking platforms, strengthening cybersecurity and ensuring compliance with evolving financial regulations. As a result, industry revenue is forecast to increase at a CAGR of 2.8% to $872.0 billion over the next five years.

■Introduction This page only provides an overview of the FY 2021 grant Project Expenditure for the Promotion of the Creation of New Regional Growth Industries (Strategic Tool Utilization Youth Human Resource Transfer Support Project). For details of the project and the subsidy requirements (target areas, subsidy recipients, subsidy expenses, etc.), please refer to the application guidelines.

■ Purpose and Overview The purpose of this project is to provide comprehensive support for recruitment activities using digital tools for local enterprises to acquire young human resources in urban areas, and to create a flow of human resources to rural areas while enhancing recruitment activities. Recruitment activities using digital tools are expected to employ a wide range of methods, such as conducting in-house analysis, formulating recruitment and development strategies, selecting and utilizing various digital recruitment tools, conducting online seminars, internships and interviews, managing and verifying the effectiveness of recruitment processes, and disseminating information on recruitment activities through SNS. Therefore, in order to achieve the objectives of this project, cooperation from recruitment support providers will be necessary to ensure that recruitment activities using digital tools by local enterprises proceed smoothly and effectively, and cooperation from recruitment support municipalities will be necessary to support the relocation of young people from urban areas and provide support for their post-employment lives. Therefore, in this project, local companies, recruitment support businesses and local governments will work together in a consortium to conduct recruitment activities using digital tools to attract young talent in urban areas.

■ Subsidized People Subsidized People are: Please note that subsidized entity applies only to SMEs and Leading Medium-Sized Enterprises that are part of the local enterprise group, and not to recruitment support providers or recruitment support municipalities.

● Requirements for a regional enterprise group The enterprise group must consist of SMEs, Leading Medium-Sized Enterprises, etc. with headquarters in municipalities other than the Tokyo metropolitan area and central core cities. In principle, the recruitment organization must consist of SMEs, Leading Medium-Sized Enterprises, etc. whose head offices are located in the same municipality (recruitment support municipality) or geographically adjacent municipalities (recruitment support municipality). ●Requirements as a small, medium or Leading Medium-Sized Enterprises A person who is a person in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises or a small business operator, Leading Medium-Sized Enterprises (with less than 1,000 full-time employees), a general incorporated association, a general incorporated foundation, or a specified non-profit organization, etc. as stipulated in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises Law, and who has formed an organization such as having legal personality. In the Project, there must be at least 1 persons in charge of personnel and recruitment who can acquire and pass on know-how related to advanced recruitment activities. Recruitment activities targeting young human resources shall be conducted by FY 2020. In principle, recruitment activities for young people are conducted systematically and continuously. The applicant must have engaged in recruitment activities using digital tools (in-house analysis, use of digital recruiting tools, online seminars and interviews, etc.) by FY 2020. ■Geography Small and Medium Sized Enterprises, Leading Medium-Sized Enterprises, etc., with headquarters in municipalities other than the metropolitan area and central core cities

■ Remarks This project is a consortium consisting of a group of local enterprises, recruitment support businesses, and local governments that support recruitment. It is an integrated approach to recruitment activities using digital tools to acquire young human resources in urban areas. Please refer to the Public Offering Guidelines for consortium requirements and consortium membership requirements. ■ Contact Information Office of Strategic Tool-based Youth Resource Transfer Support Program E-mail: info@strategic-tools.jp

■ Reference URL https://strategic-tools.jp /

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Home Services Market Size 2025-2029

The home services market size is forecast to increase by USD 1029.6 billion, at a CAGR of 10.5% between 2024 and 2029.

The market is experiencing significant growth and digital transformation, driven by the increasing urbanization trend and the introduction of innovative services. Urbanization is leading to a surge in demand for home services as more people move into smart cities and seek convenience and efficiency in managing their homes. This trend is particularly evident in developed markets, where urban populations continue to grow, and in emerging economies, where urbanization is accelerating. However, the market is not without challenges. Regulatory and compliance issues pose significant obstacles for home services providers. Compliance with various regulations, such as labor laws, safety standards, and environmental regulations, can be complex and time-consuming.
Failure to comply can result in legal and reputational risks, making it essential for companies to stay informed and adapt to changing regulations. Additionally, the fragmented nature of the market, with numerous small and local players, creates competition and makes it challenging for companies to differentiate themselves and scale their operations effectively. To succeed in this dynamic market, companies must focus on innovation, regulatory compliance, and building strong customer relationships. By addressing these challenges and capitalizing on the opportunities presented by urbanization and the introduction of new services, home services providers can position themselves for long-term growth and success.

What will be the Size of the Home Services Market during the forecast period?

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The market continues to evolve, with dynamic market dynamics shaping various sectors. Online reputation management assumes increasing importance as customers increasingly rely on online reviews to make informed decisions. Green building practices, such as energy efficiency and renewable energy, gain traction as homeowners seek sustainable solutions. Safety regulations and building codes influence material sourcing and installation processes for entities offering services like HVAC systems, electrical wiring, and foundation repair. Snow removal companies adapt to labor costs and customer service expectations, while home inspection services ensure structural engineering and safety standards are met. General contractors balance energy efficiency, project management, and employee training to meet evolving customer demands.

Waste management and inventory management solutions become essential for businesses seeking to minimize costs and streamline operations. Home staging and interior design services cater to the growing trend of universal design, while pest control companies integrate green practices to meet eco-conscious consumers' needs. Project timelines, customer satisfaction, and profit margins remain key performance indicators for businesses in this sector. Home automation and smart home technology, along with lawn care and tree services, add value to homeowners' experiences. Appliance repair and plumbing fixtures require ongoing equipment maintenance, while safety standards and employee management remain critical for maintaining a strong online reputation.

How is this Home Services Industry segmented?

The home services industry research report provides comprehensive data (region-wise segment analysis), with forecasts and estimates in 'USD billion' for the period 2025-2029, as well as historical data from 2019-2023 for the following segments.

Type

  Home care and design
  Repair and maintenance
  HWB
  Others


Deployment

  Offline
  Online


Service Provider Type

  Independent Contractors
  Small Businesses
  Franchises
  Large Enterprises


Business Model

  Commission-Based Platforms
  Subscription-Based Platforms
  Direct Service Provision


Geography

  North America

    US
    Canada
    Mexico


  Europe

    France
    Germany
    UK


  Middle East and Africa

    UAE


  APAC

    Australia
    China
    India
    Japan
    South Korea


  South America

    Brazil


  Rest of World (ROW)

By Type Insights

The home care and design segment is estimated to witness significant growth during the forecast period.

The market in the US spans various sectors, including HVAC systems, foundation repair, electrical wiring, plumbing, and appliance repair. Pricing strategies differ among these services, with some relying on hourly rates, while others offer fixed prices. Safety regulations and building codes are stringently enforced to ensure the safety and quality of work. Material sourcing is a critical factor, with some companies prioritizing green bu