March 17, 2011Using data from the three most recent business census surveys, the most recent just published in December 2010, this report…
February 19, 2011The Dolores Huerta Foundation set out to launch a micro-lending pilot program, building capacity by researching small business curricula and…- January 19, 2011Properly designed, industry clusters are a low-cost way to stimulate innovation, new-firm start-ups, and job creation by helping to link…
October 27, 2010This paper provides a foundation for the National Women’s Business Council (NWBC) to develop and launch a major initiative targeted…- October 19, 2010Is microenterprise development an effective job creation strategy during a recession? Key findings on women who entered employment, self-employment, providing…
October 18, 2010With a new decade upon us, a range of demographic, economic, social, and technological shifts are changing the way we…- October 18, 2010In this paper, we examine a key driver of business success—access to financial capital—and discuss current and potential roles of…
- September 19, 2010Relocation accounts for a smaller share of job gains and losses in California than in most other states, in part…
- July 19, 2010Without start-ups, there would be no net job growth in the U.S. economy. This fact is true on average, but…
June 27, 2010On June 16, 2010, a summit of women business owners was held in Salem, Massachusetts, at the historic Hawthorne Hotel.…
