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”
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”
GoDaddy research found that 74% of entrepreneurs in the U.S. have a positive 6-month business outlook.
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.
Read the article entitled “She Moves Mountains Infographics”
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”
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”
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.”
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”
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.
Venture Forward’s new research report provides insight into the verticals and demographics benefitting most from the 2020-2021 microbusiness boom.
Read the article entitled “The GoDaddy Venture Forward December 2021 report is live”
GoDaddy’s in-depth annual survey of online entrepreneurs shows increasing diversity by gender, race, and economic circumstance. Here’s what they had to say.
Read the article entitled “2021 National Survey Results”