Builders now have an opportunity to see how their business stacks up against the competition with NAHB's Cost of Doing Business Study, 2010 Edition.

Available from BuilderBooks.com, this one-of-a-kind resource gives home builders a rare glimpse at other builders’ financial information by providing data about profitability, cost of sales and expenses from hundreds of home builders across the country.

The Cost of Doing Business Study discusses financial performance according to builder type and size, as well as industry-wide averages using the following key indicators:

• Gross margin
•  Net profit
• Cost of goods sold
• Financial ratios (current ratio, debt-to-equity ratio, and more)

This unique resource contains a wealth of data, analysis and guidance to help builders boost profitability, increase efficiency, set realistic budget targets and improve upon their business practices. It also includes more than 25 proven cost-cutting, profit-raising ideas that builders can apply to their businesses.

For more information or to order the "Cost of Doing Business Study," click here, or call 800-223-2665.