Read the article entitled “What Small Businesses Tell Us About the Economy That Wall Street Can’t”
New research from GoDaddy and UCLA Anderson Forecast finds that small business data can offer earlier, and in some cases stronger, signals of U.S. economic performance than traditional measures such as the stock market.
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Alex Rosen, the "Small Business Savant," shares insights on the shifting economic landscape, the power of human connection in a digital world, and why small businesses are the "tide that lifts all boats" in 2026.
Read the article entitled “Forbes: Meet Alex Rosen, The Small Business Savant Mixing Art and Commerce”
Small business owners are entering the year amid slowly easing inflation and ongoing cost-of-living pressures. On the surface, many of these entrepreneurs plan to hire and spend conservatively. Beneath that restraint is something closer to wild optimism—not about the broader economy right now, but about what they can achieve over time.
Read the article entitled “Why 2026 May Favor the Small and Connected”
GoDaddy research found that 74% of entrepreneurs in the U.S. have a positive 6-month business outlook.
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.
Read the article entitled “GoDaddy & HarrisX: How Americans Turn Uncertainty into Opportunity”
The start of football season also marks a surge for nearby entrepreneurs, proving where people gather, business follows.
Read the article entitled “Entrepreneurial Power Rankings in Pro Football Cities”
Recently, headlines have been dominated by news about tariffs and market disruptions, and a top of mind question for everyone is: what does the economic news of today mean for small businesses? Are they worried?
Read the article entitled “Cautiously Optimistic, Small Businesses Are Steadfast In Today’s Economy”
In the last week of July, GoDaddy Small Business Research Lab completed a survey of about 1,400 small businesses and microbusinesses.
Read the article entitled “Summer 2025 Small Business Survey Results Infographic”
New insights reveal how small digital businesses are reshaping the U.S. economy, driving job creation, and narrowing ecosystem divides.
Read the article entitled “Momentum Breaks Records: 2025 GoDaddy Microbusiness Activity Index Annual Report”
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.
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.
Read the article entitled “Discover the Most Entrepreneurial Cities of 2025”
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.
Read the article entitled “The Future of Entrepreneurship Is Leaner, Smarter, and More Resilient”