Dec. 2, 2018 When you've been in a field for 40 years, things change, a lot. The market research field has changed drastically since I began in 1977. Back then, I worked for a small privately owned market research publisher on Long Island, NY. I started as an analyst, working my way up to Division…
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Chambers of Commerce – Valuable Tools For Small Business – J. LaRosa, Marketdata
Nov. 19, 2018 One valuable source of information and advice for small businesses and start-ups is the local Chamber of Commerce. These offices provide lots of information on starting and growing a business, as well as consulting advice, peer feedback, networking, and seminars and workshops covering specific topics. Many times, the chamber will invite local…
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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…
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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…
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