BOI Publications

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 publication takes an in-depth look at how ACEnet is helping low-income entrepreneurs link their products to the rapidly growing specialty and natural food sectors.

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.

Eight organizations recently were awarded two-year, $100,000 grants by FIELD to test promising approaches for achieving scale in the microenterprise services they offer.

Explains the challenge behind providing follow-up services and describes the five grantees participating in a two-year demonstration led by FIELD.

This issue profiles the projects participating in the Welfare to Work grant cluster and describes some of the challenges posed by welfare reform laws.