Recessions Can Spell Opportunity – By John LaRosa
Dec. 28, 2019 Many economists are now talking about the U.S. economy entering a recession in 2020, following a longer than usual recovery of 10 years. Recessions are a normal part of the business cycle in a capitalist country. Some are mild and some, like the Great Recession of 2008-2009, are severe, caused by unusual […]
$11 Billion Self-improvement Market is Growing – By John LaRosa
October 16, 2019 Marketdata has released an updated new 12th edition of its best-selling report: “The U.S. Market for Self-improvement Products & Services”, Oct. 2019. This 354-page report is the ONLY business analysis of this market, published every two years since 1994. The study traces the market from 2003-2023 Forecast, examining these markets: Infomercials, Holistic […]
Beat The Competition – With Better Customer Service – By John LaRosa
Sept. 27, 2019 You’ve probably noticed that customer service in America today leaves a lot to be desired. Whether it’s getting transferred to a call center in India or the Philippines to a person you can’t understand, or getting your order wrong at MacDonalds, it’s an ongoing problem. It’s frustrating and it’s unnecessary, and it […]
Obesity Crisis in U.S. Likely to Get Worse – J. LaRosa
Aug. 28, 2019 Obesity levels in the U.S. have NOT declined in recent years. In fact, they have risen. I think they will continue to rise for the foreseeable future, in part, due to a trend I’m sure you have noticed. Have you seen more of those Amazon.com vans delivering packages to homes in your […]