http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=Alice+Stacy Business Alice Stacy Wed, 11 Oct 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=91444&ca=Business Industry analysis indicates that the sales of cosmetics and toiletries in the U.S. are expected to sustain a steady increase of 5-6% until at least 2010, when annual sales will top $7.6 billion. That forecast makes for optimal conditions for starting up a cosmetic business that can be run from your... Business Alice Stacy Sun, 01 Oct 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=89092&ca=Business In 2001, the Craft Organization Directors Association (CODA), unveiled a study that showed just how strongly the fine crafts market affects our national economy. As a $13.8 billion industry, it is creating nearly twice the sales of cosmetics, and almost half that of the toy industry. A whopping 53%... Business Alice Stacy Wed, 20 Sep 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=86656&ca=Business According to the Hobby Business Association, more than 13 million Americans enjoy scrapbooking as a pastime, and in fact, 20% of all "crafters" are part of one of the fastest growing crazes in the U.S. Gone are the days of simple albums and photos taped in. Today, a scrapbook is a work of art, a tre... Business Alice Stacy Thu, 07 Sep 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=82512&ca=Business Every year, America spends $2 billion lighting up their lives with the romance, and soft glow of candles that come in all shapes, sizes and scents. They're one of the most popular home decorating accents, even for people who are not dedicated to doing their home in themes and matching colors/accesso... Business Alice Stacy Thu, 07 Sep 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=82516&ca=Business The home decorating industry in America generates a solid $270 billion dollar market annually. People are choosing to spend more time at home, and more money on making that home what they want it to be. Home décor items are also becoming increasingly popular as gift items for family, friends, and of... Wellness, Fitness and Diet Alice Stacy Tue, 22 Aug 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=77738&ca=Wellness%2C+Fitness+and+Diet Over the last five years, consumers as a group have opened up the market for health and wellness businesses, because of their increased awareness and focus on eating and living a healthy lifestyle. In 2004 alone, Americans spent $42.8 billion dollars on natural and organic products that were part of... Business Alice Stacy Tue, 15 Aug 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=75793&ca=Business With the increased pressures of parenthood, and work commitments, many people find themselves without either the resources or time to indulge in long vacations or sessions at a spa to counter the stresses of everyday life. But what they are turning to in increasing numbers, is the personal, private... Pets Alice Stacy Thu, 10 Aug 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=74550&ca=Pets Pets are a part of 63% of American households, which is over 69 million homes. And 45% of those homes have more than one pet. Approximately 37 million homes own a cat, and 43 million own a dog. All of this means that the market for pet supplies is guaranteed to be steady, and in fact, has grown by $...