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 […]
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 […]