BOI – Microenterprise Industry in the US

Describes the makings of effective training and technical assistance by examining the findings from research projects undertaken by five FIELD grantees.

This report on FIELD’s Welfare to Work Learning Assessment summarizes findings from the first wave of TANF clients enrolled in microenterprise programs.

This research brief on FIELD’s Welfare to Work Learning Assessment summarizes findings from the first wave of TANF clients enrolled in microenterprise programs.

This issue explores the challenges of recruiting TANF recipients to microenterprise programs and describes the assessment and screening components used to help clients determine whether self-employment is a sound option given the current time-limited welfare system.

This publication describes: the varied content provided in training and technical assistance programs; some of the rich innovation occurring today; emerging responses to ongoing business needs; and the challenge of assessing the impact of training — particularly as it relates to costs and business outcomes.

This publication summarizes for those new to the field some of the key issues surrounding microcredit, including the principal methodologies and current product innovations.

This publication summarizes the data on tangible outcomes for clients associated with microenterprise programs.

This publication concisely describes the evolution of microenterprise development, its track record, costs and future challenges.

This publication offers a concise overview of various public funding sources for microenterprise programs – describing state, local and federal programs.

This fact sheet introduces some of the key issues those designing a microenterprise program should consider – from the appropriate organizational settings to matching target groups with appropriate strategies.