Read the article entitled “How online microbusinesses have helped communities through the pandemic”
The Fall 2020 report covers how the entrepreneurs behind microbusinesses are faring and what industries are seeing more online activity
Read the article entitled “How online microbusinesses have helped communities through the pandemic”
Armed with data, Gilbert, Arizona, devised a three-phase program to help
Read the article entitled “How one town used federal CARES Act money to support its small business community”
Access to opportunity isn't created equal. These stories of perseverance will inspire anyone
Read the article entitled “What it means to be an entrepreneur in an underserved community in America”
GoDaddy research found that 74% of entrepreneurs in the U.S. have a positive 6-month business outlook.
Finding could aid policymakers looking to boost economic resiliency in their communities
Read the article entitled “Cities with more diversity have more online microbusinesses”
Neela Mollgaard, executive director of Launch Minnesota, has ideas that can help
Read the article entitled “Minnesota rethinks how it supports entrepreneurs and businesses”
Constant support and e-commerce grants help brick-and-mortar businesses adapt
Read the article entitled “How historic Denison, Texas, went digital to “thrive, not just survive” in the COVID era”
The Venture Forward data team has been working with our academic partners on new and exciting time series approaches to understanding the impact of ventures on unemployment both before and during the COVID-19 pandemic
Read the article entitled “Venture, broadband adoption, and unemployment in the COVID-19 era- A data team update”
New data shows many are digitizing or expanding their online offerings
Read the article entitled “Microbusinesses hold steady in the storm”
New data across the US, UK, CA, and AU shows the overall density in microbusinesses. Download the data today to see how businesses in your area are performing.
To support a vibrant part of the economy, focus on access to capital, broadband, benefits and marketing skills
Read the article entitled “Four policy pillars that will encourage online microbusinesses”
Decades in the making, a culture of entrepreneurs helping entrepreneurs makes this small city a model for others seeking to nurture online businesses.
Read the article entitled “How tiny Fairfield, Iowa, became a microbusiness capital”