Microbusinesses with an online presence are critical contributors to economic growth and recovery efforts, according to findings from the Milken Institute, published in collaboration with GoDaddy’s Venture Forward Initiative a multiyear research effort to quantify the impact online microbusinesses have on their local economies. In a new paper, the authors recommend that these businesses, which have 10 or fewer employees, assume a more prominent position in local policy discussions as metro areas recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. Based on these findings, the authors recommend increasing broadband access, increasing education and training opportunities, keeping costs low to encourage entrepreneurship, and helping brick-and-mortar businesses expand their presence in the digital space.