One in Three: The Power of One Business
Executive Summary
With access to the right mix of capital and resources, microbusinesses could be the engine of job creation and economic recovery. AEO spent a year engaging with underserved entrepreneurs around the country to better understand who they are, what motivates them to start and grow businesses and what they need to succeed.
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