2025 Annual Report is Live
Read the State of Small Businesses. This year we're seeing not just resilience but resolve across the US, UK, CA, and AU countries countries as entrepreneurship grows.
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GoDaddy Small Business Research Lab quantifies the impact 20+ million online entrepreneurs have on their local economies, and provides a unique view into their attitudes, demographics, and needs.
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93%
Of microbusinesses have less than 10 employees
1 in 4
Microbusinesses owners make over $100k
51%
Of U.S. Microbusinesses are women-owned and growing
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Updated Dec 2025
Microbusiness Data Hub
Over the last six years, GoDaddy Small Business Research Lab met with hundreds of local policymakers, economic developers, researchers, and academics to share what we know about microbusinesses.
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2025: Digital Microbusinesses and Local Economic Outcomes in the UK
GoDaddy Small Business Research Lab partnered with economics consultancy Frontier Economics again in 2025...
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The Future of Entrepreneurship Is Leaner, Smarter, and More Resilient
As the economy shifts, small business owners across the country are rethinking what success looks like. New research from GoDaddy shows they’re not stepping back — they’re adapting, staying focused, and moving forward.
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Momentum Breaks Records: 2025 GoDaddy Microbusiness Activity Index Annual Report
New insights reveal how small digital businesses are reshaping the U.S. economy, driving job creation, and narrowing ecosystem divides.
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Entrepreneurial Power Rankings in Pro Football Cities
The start of football season also marks a surge for nearby entrepreneurs, proving where people gather, business follows.
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Exploring alternative funding models for small businesses
2024 Milken Institute Global Conference: GoDaddy Venture Forward joined a panel to discuss the big impact of America's small businesses.
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GoDaddy & HarrisX: How Americans Turn Uncertainty into Opportunity
Amid the U.S. government shutdown, a new national poll from GoDaddy and HarrisX reveals that Americans — including federal government employees directly affected by the shutdown — are responding with resilience and turning uncertainty into opportunity.
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Discover the Most Entrepreneurial Cities of 2025
Entrepreneurs are reshaping local economies and redefining what's possible. From vibrant metros to unexpected suburban powerhouses, explore GoDaddy’s latest global ranking to uncover the fastest-growing entrepreneurial hotspots across the US, UK, and Australia.
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Behind America’s Small Businesses: Agile, Hungry and Eager for More Support
Despite the economy's deep reliance on small businesses, it can be difficult as a small business owner to connect the dots between the solutions available and how to effectively unlock their potential.
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