As originally published by GoDaddy’s Venture Forward research initiative

Where We’ve Been...And Where We’re Going

A timeline of key reports, resources, and a selection of recent highlights.

Timeline: Venture Forward Microbusiness Reports

Over the years, we’re proud to have published and partnered on key reports.

Select any listed below to download.

2020 Venture Forward Microbusiness Reports:

• Executive Summary: A New Measure of Digital Participation
• Summer 2020: Venture Forward Report
• Fall 2020: Venture Forward Report

2021 Venture Forward Microbusiness Reports:

• Summer 2021: Venture Forward Report
• UCLA Anderson White Paper: MAI
• Milken White Paper: Role of Microbusinesses
• Winter 2021: Venture Forward Report

2022 Venture Forward Microbusiness Reports:

• Summer 2022: Venture Forward Report
• USCM Council: 2022 Best Practices
• Milken: Best Performing Cities
• Q4 2022: UCLA Anderson MAI Update

2023 Venture Forward Microbusiness Reports:

• Summer 2023: Venture Forward Report

View more data downloads, recent press, and our research methodology at Venture Forward

Using Data Insights to Support Entrepreneurs

Our Venture Forward research initiative goes beyond merely reporting on the findings of our proprietary small business data analyses. We use our research to proactively engage and support civic leaders, policymakers and influencers who care deeply about nurturing entrepreneurial growth in communities around the world. We also dive deeply on trending topics to develop unique insights on the perspectives of small business owners. Here are a few examples. More are available on the Venture Forward website

Panel

• Venture Forward was proud to host a panel at the African American Mayor's Association Conference in Washington, D.C., with Mayor Bibb (Cleveland) and Mayor Cantrell (New Orleans).

Data Forward

• Microbusinesses have a impact on local economies creating significantly more value than the income they generate for their owners.

Report

• In Spring 2023, GoDaddy surveyed U.S. small businesses on their biggest challenges, their perception of generative Al, and their use of generative Al to overcome challenges.

Microbusiness Profile

• A use case of a husband and wife team in England, as part of a greater look at the cost-of-living crisis that threatens the British microbusiness economy.

We’re here to support entrepreneurs

Contact GoDaddy’s Venture Forward research team at VentureForward@GoDaddy.com

GoDaddy Venture Forward Report | Summer 2023 | U.S. Edition

This report is powered by the latest data from Venture Forward, a GoDaddy research initiative to quantify the presence and impact of over 21 million online microbusinesses on their local economies, while shining a light on the entrepreneurs behind them. Our goal is to empower anyone who advocates for entrepreneurs with robust data and insights that can’t be found elsewhere.

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Empower by GoDaddy is GoDaddy's global community and philanthropic program equipping entrepreneurs in underserved communities with training, tools and peer networks to accelerate their journeys. GoDaddy rallies behind entrepreneurs in underserved communities by building their confidence and skills to strengthen their small business’ digital presence.  Entrepreneurs engage in customized learning experiences, work 1-1 with GoDaddy volunteer coaches and local mentors, and gain access to wrap-around services, in-kind products and networks boosting their small businesses success.

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