http://www.insciteresearch.com/Inscite%20Research/Inscite%27s%20Blog/Inscite%27s%20Blog.html The purpose of the Inscite Research Blog is to create a resource for small businesses where they can receive useful tips, free industry research, and helpful advice to improve their business. As of September, 2009 - Please visit our new blog location HERE iWeb 1.1.2 http://www.insciteresearch.com/Inscite%20Research/Inscite%27s%20Blog/Inscite%27s%20Blog_files/Logo_6_10.png http://www.insciteresearch.com/Inscite%20Research/Inscite%27s%20Blog/Inscite%27s%20Blog.html http://www.insciteresearch.com/Inscite%20Research/Inscite%27s%20Blog/B2014F67-D63C-47D4-AAA5-2EB653EF6F86.html http://www.insciteresearch.com/Inscite%20Research/Inscite%27s%20Blog/B2014F67-D63C-47D4-AAA5-2EB653EF6F86.html Mon, 31 Aug 2009 10:20:31 -0700 According to Hoover’s Specialty Food Retailers (i.e. Trader Joe’s Competitors) See Drop in Sales - About 55 percent of specialty food retailers reported lower sales in first quarter 2009 compared to the same period in 2008, according to a recent poll by The Gourmet Retailer. The poll showed that ab http://www.insciteresearch.com/Inscite%20Research/Inscite%27s%20Blog/324E88D1-98AD-4C91-8B80-DECC293E75A7.html http://www.insciteresearch.com/Inscite%20Research/Inscite%27s%20Blog/324E88D1-98AD-4C91-8B80-DECC293E75A7.html Mon, 20 Jul 2009 11:34:31 -0700 According to Hoover’s Specialty Food Retailers (i.e. Trader Joe’s Competitors) See Drop in Sales - About 55 percent of specialty food retailers reported lower sales in first quarter 2009 compared to the same period in 2008, according to a recent poll by The Gourmet Retailer. The poll showed that ab http://www.insciteresearch.com/Inscite%20Research/Inscite%27s%20Blog/6CBA860F-C479-4DEA-9A14-ABE3438E3158.html http://www.insciteresearch.com/Inscite%20Research/Inscite%27s%20Blog/6CBA860F-C479-4DEA-9A14-ABE3438E3158.html Tue, 7 Jul 2009 22:30:49 -0700 We have posted a new industry report from the U.S. Bureau of Economics regarding the U.S. Travel & Tourism industry. Overall, as we know - things are not so good for this sector right now. The industry shrank in 2008 for the first time in seven years. - The overall downturn reflected faster http://www.insciteresearch.com/Inscite%20Research/Inscite%27s%20Blog/0B03747B-5A99-4B01-944D-62B1F525A545.html http://www.insciteresearch.com/Inscite%20Research/Inscite%27s%20Blog/0B03747B-5A99-4B01-944D-62B1F525A545.html Thu, 2 Jul 2009 11:58:39 -0700 The following report is directly from J-Wall Marketing Company (Direct Marketing consultants). I just thought the article had really well explained reasons for why direct mail might be the most cost-efficient and effective marketing option for your small business. Enjoy! Direct Mail touches peopl http://www.insciteresearch.com/Inscite%20Research/Inscite%27s%20Blog/C702EC26-074A-41F3-9872-4122C9132AEC.html http://www.insciteresearch.com/Inscite%20Research/Inscite%27s%20Blog/C702EC26-074A-41F3-9872-4122C9132AEC.html Wed, 1 Jul 2009 16:03:26 -0700 Our free comprehensive eleven-page Spa Industry report is now available to all of you. Some highlights from this report: - The U.S. industry brought in $12 billion in 2008 - Day Spas are the major providers of spa services in the industry, making up 80% of the industry. On the rise, are medical