Q&A
Minnesota rethinks how it supports entrepreneurs and businesses
Neela Mollgaard, executive director of Launch Minnesota, has ideas that can help
Read the article entitled “Minnesota rethinks how it supports entrepreneurs and businesses”Use Cases
Q&A
Minnesota rethinks how it supports entrepreneurs and businesses
Read the Story
Read the article entitled “Minnesota rethinks how it supports entrepreneurs and businesses”
City Spotlight
How historic Denison, Texas, went digital to “thrive, not just survive” in the COVID era
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”
Research overview
Venture, broadband adoption, and unemployment in the COVID-19 era- A data team update
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”
Small Business Research Lab / Reports
Positive Outlook
GoDaddy research found that 74% of entrepreneurs in the U.S. have a positive 6-month business outlook.
Research overview
Microbusinesses hold steady in the storm
New data shows many are digitizing or expanding their online offerings
Read the article entitled “Microbusinesses hold steady in the storm”
Opinion
Four policy pillars that will encourage online microbusinesses
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”
City Spotlight
How tiny Fairfield, Iowa, became a microbusiness capital
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”
News
GoDaddy on the Hill: This is how we can support microbusinesses in America
Recently, GoDaddy was on The Hill to talk to Steve Clemens about microbusinesses (aka ventures) and their impact on the U.S. economy
Read the article entitled “GoDaddy on the Hill: This is how we can support microbusinesses in America”
Research overview
How microbusinesses have blunted the economic impact of COVID-19
“Venture density” is correlated with lower job loss, faster recovery
Read the article entitled “How microbusinesses have blunted the economic impact of COVID-19”
Data Hub
Expanded Global Coverage
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.
Microbusiness profile
When COVID-19 hit, these creative entrepreneurs hit the web
A look at how three venture operators turned crisis into opportunity
Read the article entitled “When COVID-19 hit, these creative entrepreneurs hit the web”
City Spotlight
How Gilbert, Arizona, found economic resilience in 35,000 microbusinesses
The Phoenix suburb is now looking at how it can help these everyday entrepreneurs — and foster more of them
Read the article entitled “How Gilbert, Arizona, found economic resilience in 35,000 microbusinesses”