New Research
Discover the Most Entrepreneurial Cities of 2025
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”
Opinion
The Future of Entrepreneurship Is Leaner, Smarter, and More Resilient
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”
New Research
Behind America’s Small Businesses: Agile, Hungry and Eager for More Support
Despite the economy's deep reliance on small businesses, it can be difficult as a small business owner to connect the dots between the solutions available and how to effectively unlock their potential.
Read the article entitled “Behind America’s Small Businesses: Agile, Hungry and Eager for More Support”
New Research
How AI is Amplifying Small Business Impact on Local Economies
2024 saw a huge leap in the adoption of AI and the rollout of new tools, which led to surges in the number of new websites coming online.
Read the article entitled “How AI is Amplifying Small Business Impact on Local Economies”
Events
Small Days Out: Support Your Local, Independent Museum
GoDaddy and Kids in Museums are encouraging families to go out and support small, independent museums this February half-term as they launch a new campaign: “Small Days Out”.
Read the article entitled “Small Days Out: Support Your Local, Independent Museum”
Data Forward
Entrepreneurship doesn’t require four-year degree, says GoDaddy
A four-year degree isn't required for successful entrepreneurship.
Read the article entitled “Entrepreneurship doesn’t require four-year degree, says GoDaddy”
Q&A
Venture Forward data used to support Missouri Economic Planning
The University of Missouri's community development team uses data to counsel everyday entrepreneurs and inform economic development.
Read the article entitled “Venture Forward data used to support Missouri Economic Planning”
Events
Exploring alternative funding models for small businesses
2024 Milken Institute Global Conference: GoDaddy Venture Forward joined a panel to discuss the big impact of America's small businesses.
Read the article entitled “Exploring alternative funding models for small businesses”
Data Forward
Life is better as an entrepreneur and survey respondents agree, according to GoDaddy research
Over half of microbusiness owners from the U.S. and U.K. agree that life is better as an entrepreneur.
Read the article entitled “Life is better as an entrepreneur and survey respondents agree, according to GoDaddy research”
Research
Spring 2024 US National Survey Results
In February 2024, Venture Forward completed its fifth national survey with responses from more than 3,500 small business owners across the United States. Here's what they had to say.
Read the article entitled “Spring 2024 US National Survey Results”