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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.
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93%
Of microbusinesses have less than 10 employees
1 in 4
Microbusinesses owners make over $100k
51%
Of U.S. Microbusinesses are women-owned and growing
Kat Hernandez - Juanita's Plants
Updated Feb 2025
Microbusiness Data Hub
Over the last six years, Venture Forward met with hundreds of local policymakers, economic developers, researchers, and academics to share what we know about microbusinesses.
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