Before Buying A Franchise, Do Your Homework – J. LaRosa, Marketdata

Nov. 19, 2018 Many people today are looking for alternative careers and a way to become their own boss. But, they don’t want to start a business from scratch and seek a tested and proven system with a track record. Franchises can meet this need. However, reality check…franchises do fail sometimes, and it’s not always […]

U.S. Gigs & Side Hustles Market Is Huge and Growing

Oct. 5, 2018 — Marketdata LLC, a leading independent market research publisher of “off-the-shelf” studies about service industries since 1979, has released a new 66-page study: The U.S. Gigs & Side Hustles Economy: A Market Analysis. This is a complete analysis and forecast for “gig” work, freelance and part-time jobs—the nature and structure and size […]

Outlook Is Strong For U.S. Weight Loss Market

Sept. 25, 2018 There are very few negatives in this year’s outlook for the U.S. weight loss market. The largest competitors are back in high-growth mode, unemployment is down, obesity rates are still high, and more DIY dieters seem to be joining structured programs. With a strong economy overall, coupled with continued high demand for […]

Sub-par Research Reports From India & China

Sept. 18, 2018 Warning for market research report buyers: Poor quality from India & China. Listen to this video by a 40-year veteran of market research, John LaRosa, Marketdata, Tampa, FL Here’s why: Reports are incomplete – they don’t include all the major competitors, or deep analysis, or all market segments, or demand factors or […]