FIELD – Data

The first in a series of fact sheets drawn from client outcomes surveys, this concise report highlights findings from client outcomes surveys conducted by MicroTest members in 2007.

Microenterprise development is a process of supporting emerging entrepreneurs to develop and grow small businesses.

This report from MicroTest draws on three years of performance data to offer a succinct description of trends in the microenterprise industry.

Detailed reviews and comparisons of 11 major commercial software products designed for use in the microenterprise field.

This 190-page manual is a step-by-step guide to help microenterprise development practitioners develop an effective management information system.

This report provides: an in-depth look at the performance of the microenterprise development field; insight into what “best” performance looks like; a sense of trends in the field drawing on multi-year MicroTest program data; and data programs can use to compare their microenterprise program’s performance to their peers.

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

Offers background on this important issue and describes the five grantees participating in a multi-site, two-year demonstration project.

The Self-Employment Learning Project tracked the progress of individuals running microbusinesses from 1991 to 1997. This report documents their efforts to get out of poverty and the progress of their businesses.

An occasional newsletter published by FIELD’s MicroTest project. Contains information about performance measures being tested, data collection tools and definitions.