United States
Microbusiness Density
Low
High
~9 microbusinesses per 100 people throughout the country
~9 microbusinesses per 100 people throughout the country
Venture Forward is an international research initiative by GoDaddy that quantifies the growth and economic impact of more than 20 million microbusinesses – those with an active website and the majority with fewer than 10 employees – including 20 million in the United States.
It also provides a unique view into the attitudes, demographics and needs of the entrepreneurs who own them.
Started to be their own boss.
46%
Positive 6-month business outlook.
74%
New jobs created per microbusiness.
7
Source: GoDaddy Venture Forward U.S. National Survey. February 2024 (N= 3,565); Bureau of Labor Statistics 2023.
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United States Entrepreneur Survey Results
National and city-level surveys since 2019 of over 35,000 microbusiness owners sharing insights on their business operations, economic outlook, demographics, and more.
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United States Microbusiness Density
This quarterly dataset captures the distribution and growth of active microbusinesses across the country down to the city-level.
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