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Insider’s Corner Q&A: Jason Lewis, Marketing Coordinator at Conway MacKenzie

12/18/2012 4:31 PM EST - IBISWorld

IBISWorld catches up with Jason Lewis at Conway MacKenzie to find out firsthand what's going on within his industry
IW: What challenge do you and Conway MacKenzie face right now?

JL: Currently the firm is struggling with the stigma that we only help troubled companies. Conway MacKenzie not only helps struggling companies, but also...

A Green Light for the Environmental Consulting Industry

12/13/2012 2:36 PM EST - IBISWorld

Shifts in consumer sentiment favoring the environment are driving growth for this industry
IBISWorld industry analyst Andrew Krabeepetcharat

As Seen in the ABA Journal

The Environmental Consulting industry has been growing quickly as companies go green. The introduction of new legislation to curb emissions has boosted revenue over the past five...

Holiday Spending to Grow 3.7 Percent in 2012

12/13/2012 12:12 AM EST - IBISWorld

Despite Expanding Sales, Expenditure Won’t Return to Prerecession Levels as “Fiscal Cliff” Concerns are Expected to Shake Consumer Confidence and Curb Overspending
By IBISWorld Analyst Olivia Tang

Holiday spending is forecast to increase 3.7 percent from last year to total $69.2 billion, according to IBISWorld. Higher disposable income levels will allow consumers to spend more freely on food, decorations and...

Insider’s Corner Q&A: Uri Kartoun, Co-Founder & Managing Partner for Stockato, L...

11/20/2012 8:55 AM EST - IBISWorld

IBISWorld catches up with Uri Kartoun of Stockato to find out firsthand what's going on within his industry.
IW: What challenge do you and Stockato (http://stockato.com%20) face right now?

UK: There are two major challenges: 1) to attract more users and partners, and 2) to attract angel investors/venture capital companies to invest at Stockato.

IW: How does IBISWorld help you overcome this challenge?

UK: ...

Cutting Deals: Trends in the Manufactured Home Dealers Industry

11/19/2012 2:44 PM EST - IBISWorld

Despite a recession-induced setback, this industry continues to adapt to a more competitive housing market
By IBISWorld Industry Analyst Deonta Smith

Despite a recession-induced setback, the Manufactured Home Dealers industry continues to adapt to a more competitive housing market. To effectively compete against traditional homes, marketing strategies...

Insider’s Corner Q&A: Douglas Gordon, Co-Founder & Executive Vice-President of F...

10/17/2012 3:32 PM EST - IBISWorld

IBISWorld catches up with Douglas Gordon of Fundation to find out firsthand what's going on within his industry.
IW: What challenge do you and Fundation face right now?

DG: Serving the financing needs of such a heterogeneous market with a diverse set of borrowing needs and economic pressure points requires a significant amount of time and energy devoted to understanding such...

Election Spotlight: Environment & Energy

10/17/2012 9:44 AM EST - IBISWorld

Both candidates promise more domestic energy production, but the election will determine which energy industries stand to benefit the most.
By IBISWorld Analysts Antonio Danova & Lauren Setar

Growing awareness in the American public about energy and environmental issues has put related topics in the spotlight during election season, with each political party championing its own strategies for improving how the...

Halloween Sales to Reach a Record-Setting $8.0 Billion in 2012

10/8/2012 8:30 AM EST - IBISWorld

Decorations will be the Fastest-Growing Segment as Consumers Relieve Pent-Up Demand
Although recessionary woes still weigh on consumer spending, Americans are expected to be more liberal with holiday purchases in 2012, especially for Halloween. According to industry research firm IBISWorld, Halloween spending is expected to grow 10.7 percent from 2011 to reach a record-setting $8.0 billion, as more consumers...

3 Industries Ripe for Profitable Returns

9/20/2012 9:14 AM EST - IBISWorld

IBISWorld identifies three growing industries with favorable operating conditions that could lead to generous profit.
By IBISWorld Analyst Douglas Kelly

Ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty and market volatility continue to make it difficult for institutional and individual investors to assess their equities’ portfolio risk and identify attractive investment opportunities. While many investors focus on...

Insider’s Corner Q&A: Phillippe Chau, Engagement Director

8/22/2012 9:11 AM EST - IBISWorld

IBISWorld catches up with Phillippe Chau of Growthink to find out firsthand what's going on within his industry.
IW: What challenge do you and Growthink face right now?

PC: Challenges now include the availability of research for niche and specialty industries.

IW: How does IBISWorld help you overcome this challenge?

PC: With IBISWorld, we are able to pull quality reports for...

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