Read the article entitled “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.
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mySidewalk CEO Stephen Hardy wants to give planners the tools they need to make best use of data such as Venture Forward’s.
Read the article entitled “On a Mission to Make Economic Development More Data-driven”
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”
In the US, Venture Forward research found that adding one highly active microbusiness per 100 people could add $485 to household income
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”
UCLA Anderson Forecast economists Leila Bengali and William Yu, in partnership with Venture Forward by GoDaddy, have created a pioneering index to track the activity of online microbusinesses across multiple dimensions.
Read the article entitled “Venture Forward and UCLA Anderson Forecast launch new microbusiness index”
For the past twenty years, policymakers have relied on the Milken Institute’s Best–Performing Cities Index (BPC) to compare the economic performance and future prospects of metropolitan areas across the U.S.
Read the article entitled “GoDaddy and Milken collaborate to highlight the role of microbusinesses in a recovering economy”
Steamboat Springs’ economic development director discusses the city’s success and resilience
Read the article entitled “Nurturing Microbusinesses And Building A Diversified Economy In a Rural Community”
New data across four countries shows the overall density in microbusinesses. Download the data today to see how businesses in your area are performing.
Larry Irving, a former federal telecommunications official, explains what policymakers can do right now to support micro businesses in at-risk communities
Read the article entitled “America’s digital divide is hindering economic growth”
Neela Mollgaard, executive director of Launch Minnesota, has ideas that can help
Read the article entitled “Minnesota rethinks how it supports entrepreneurs and businesses”