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Book by J. LaRosa: Scam Nation: The 26 Largest U.S. Scams

June 1, 2017 – Marketdata President, John LaRosa, has released a new book entitled: “Scam Nation: Fighting The $257+ Billion Epidemic of American Consumer Frauds and Cons.” The book is based on a year’s research and prior research performed on a variety of industries and businesses that John has investigated. Scam Nation reveals how con […]

Market Reports Are NOT A Commodity – By John LaRosa, Marketdata

Lately, it seems as though multi-client, off-the-shelf market research reports are being treated like a commodity. This is flawed thinking. When you purchase a GOOD market report, you are purchasing an up-to-date, accurate and thorough analysis of a market or industry–a report where the analyst has taken time to really dig deep and understand the […]

You Can’t Do It All Yourself – J. LaRosa

When I look around at other small businesses that are successful, I think of the saying “It takes a village.” While that quote refers to raising a child, I think it’s still relevant to growing a business. Yes, entrepreneurs must wear many hats, but if you try to do it all, you’ll likely either burn […]

How To Vet A Market Research Company – By John LaRosa, Marketdata

Not all market research companies, or analysts, are created equal. Quality can vary significantly, affecting the market or industry report you purchase. How does one know how good a market research company is? Here are some basic questions and things to look for… Where is the company headquartered?…This is important because you want analysts that […]