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2023: The Changing American Dream

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In June 2023, GoDaddy conducted a survey of over 1,000 U.S. small business owners to evaluate their perception of the American Dream, and how it changed over time.


How To Use the Venture Forward Data Hub

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Venture Forward makes 5 data sets publicly available to better understand microbusiness owners. This overview breaks down each dataset including what’s covered, timeframes, and how each is designed to be used.


Spring 2023 Generative AI Survey Results

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In April 2023, GoDaddy conducted a survey with 1,003 U.S. small business owners to gauge their awareness and perceptions of generative AI.


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Black-Owned Business Starts Surge, Says GoDaddy Study

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Black Americans are gaining share in the online microbusiness economy. While this demographic faces unique challenges, Black online microbusiness owners are more optimistic than their peers.


2022 National Survey Results

Fall 2022 U.S. National Survey Results

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GoDaddy’s in-depth annual survey of online entrepreneurs shows increasing diversity by gender, race, and economic circumstance. Here’s what they had to say.


Can Miami Hold its Microbusiness Crown?

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During the depths of the pandemic, Miami emerged as fertile ground for one of the few shoots of good economic news: a boom in people starting their own microbusinesses – in particular, people who had responded to the lockdown by relocating to warmer, often lower cost locales.