Read the article entitled “Microbusinesses are the engine of the British economy.”
We wanted to build on the work in the US and see how things looked in Great Britain. GoDaddy worked with academics from Kent Business School to count, categorise and analyse the economic impact of these ventures and learn more about the role of microbusinesses in Great Britain.
Read the article entitled “Microbusinesses are the engine of the British economy.”
Professor George Saridakis, Professor of Entrepreneurship and Small Business at Kent Business School (KBS), sat down to explain the Great Britain Microbusiness White Paper in more depth for those hoping to learn more about the goals and concept behind the initiative and study.
Read the article entitled “Q&A With Kent Professor & Great Britain Microbusiness White Paper Author”
Microbusinesses have been a topic of growing interest and focus for Mayors. Venture Forward was excited to join the U.S. Conference of Mayors 90th Winter Meeting and Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt on the Plenary Panel.
Read the article entitled “GoDaddy at the U.S. Conference of Mayors: Advocate for microbusinesses in America”
See how many microbusinesses your county has and how they impact your economy
With more than 2.8 million online microbusinesses launching just last year in the U.S., now is the time to consider policies to target the entrepreneurs’ specific needs.
Read the article entitled “Brookings Institute: Microbusinesses flourished during the pandemic. Now we must tap into their full potential.”
Geetu Vailoor stood strong during the pandemic, and Union Coffee and Wine stayed open. Recently being named one of the Best Cafes in Seattle to Work From Remotely, Geetu has done more than just taken the pandemic in stride, she’s made it downright profitable.
Read the article entitled “Union Coffee and Wine Infographics”
Andrew and Rachel trust each other’s skills, and relying on the power of their partnership they created a brand-new business during the pandemic that not only hit the ground running but is rapidly expanding thanks to the ever-increasing flow of new work requests.
Read the article entitled “Interior Painting of Asheville Infographics”
Kat Hernandez turned uncertainty into an opportunity, helping people brighten up their living spaces and newly-remote home offices by sharing pictures of plants online. Juanita's Plants quickly blossomed into a booming business, where Kat not only sells her beautiful plants, but shares tips on how to keep them thriving.
Read the article entitled “Juanita’s Plants Infographics”
Lizzy wasn’t going to let a global pandemic shut down business, she found new ways to put her skills to work, keep her guides employed, and keep her business, She Moves Mountains alive and growing.
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New data shows how shifting to e-commerce helped businesses survive the economic fallout from COVID-19
Detroit’s economy was showing signs of growth before the pandemic slowed everything down. That forced people like Pierre Batton, Executive Vice President of Small Business Services at the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation1, to quickly come up with new ideas...
Read the article entitled “How the pandemic has changed Detroit’s view of microbusinesses”
About a decade ago, Elliot Richardson, a small business owner and law firm partner, became increasingly convinced Chicago’s small business community could advocate for itself more effectively.
Read the article entitled “Pushing for change in Chicago: An interview with small business advocate Elliot Richardson”