"These insights led to the funding of $18M in Gilbert towards business recovery."
Dan Henderson
Director of Economic Development, Gilbert, AZ
GoDaddy Venture Forward is a research initiative that quantifies the impact 20+ million online microbusinesses have on their local economies, and provides a unique view into the attitudes, demographics, and needs of these entrepreneurs.
Introducing The New Microbusiness Data Hub
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Over the last four years, Venture Forward has met with hundreds of local policymakers, economic development planners, researchers, and academics to share what we know about microbusinesses. Nearly every conversation ended with a request to have access to the raw data so that they could use it in their own modeling as they sought to better understand and advocate for microbusinesses.
In response to these requests, Venture Forward has built the Microbusiness Data Hub. With three unique data sets ready for download (and more on the way), in addition to free access to surveys which include insights from over 17,000 microbusiness entrepreneurs, the Microbusiness Data Hub is here to assist the efforts of all those working to support and strengthen their microbusiness communities.
GoDaddy's fourth in-depth survey of online entrepreneurs is in! See the latest trends on startup revenue, ambition to grow, and awareness of access to resources.
See the latest Q1 2022 microbusiness data, hear directly from policymakers using the data, and discover the latest trends in the movement of talent, online industry growth, and effects of the "Great Resignation."
Built on decades of helping entrepreneurs succeed and backed by data of what microbusiness entrepreneurs need to grow; we're collaborating with cities on customized and free training to their microbusiness communities.
Just published: Mayors and Businesses Driving Economic Growth -- featuring GoDaddy's Venture Forward partnership with the Mayor of Gilbert on the data-informed COVID-19 small business recovery program.
Brookings: Microbusinesses flourished during the pandemic. Now we must tap into their full potential.
Amid the economic tumult of the past two years—with nearly 30% of small businesses closing their doors at the height of the pandemic, workers quitting their jobs at historic rates, and ongoing disruptions to the global supply chain—one positive trend shined through: A record number of Americans started online microbusinesses.
The 20 million online microbusinesses in the U.S. boost annual household incomes and create jobs. See how many are in your county and how they impact your local economy.
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They’re the people who build websites, run restaurants, and offer classes online. But their impact has largely gone unnoticed. Our mission is to change that. We use data to show policy makers how microbusinesses make communities more prosperous and resilient.
Venture Forward opened our eyes to just how big of a venture market we have in Gilbert…That ultimately led to the funding of $18 million worth of business recovery funds.
Dan Henderson
Director of the Office of Economic Development, Gilbert, AZ
