The Immigrant vs. American Business Model: Passion vs. Family – By John LaRosa
Sept. 17, 2018 — Here in America, we take great pride in being rugged individualists and entrepreneurs. We are told that if we follow our passion and do the thing we love, that money will follow and we’ll be successful. Well, yeah, sometimes. On the other hand, there is another business model used by many […]
Why No Trade Group For The Diet Industry?
Sept. 10, 2018 – There is a trade association for virtually every industry in the United States. Literally thousands exist. One for Medical Spas? Yep. Janitorial services? Yep. Strip Clubs? Check. Collection Agencies? Yep. Weight Loss Companies? Nope, sorry. Having worked for a national trade association (paper distributors) early in my career, I know well […]
Tattoo Parlors & Tattoo Removal Is Now A Booming $3 Billion Industry: By John LaRosa
Aug. 13, 2018 Tattoos and body art in the U.S. have soared in popularity lately, especially among Millennials, fueling an industry comprised of 20,000 tattoo parlors or studios. The industry, which also includes body piercing and tattoo removal, is estimated to be worth $3 billion, and is growing strongly. The boom in “body art” is […]
Will The Meal Kits Delivery Market Hold Up In A Recession?
Aug. 13, 2018 The food industry is the latest targeted for “disrupting”. Venture capital firms have been in a frenzy the past three years to find a success story, and profits. However, when the economy turns south, who will be left to pay $10-12 per person per meal for gourmet food meal kits? Rather than […]