Small is powerful. Here's the proof.
Since 2010, Start Small has connected thousands of entrepreneurs with professional expertise to help them navigate challenges, make important decisions, and build stronger businesses. Here's what that impact looks like.
Since 2010, small has added up to something big.
For more than 15 years, Start Small has connected entrepreneurs with expertise at critical moments in their businesses — from learning about an issue to getting connected with an expert who can help.
Expert-led learning
470
Expert-led workshops
22,430
Workshop attendances
One-on-one expertise
6,965
Entrepreneurs served
18,315
Business challenges connected to an expert
Our impact today.
Our network continues to put high-quality professional expertise within reach for thousands of entrepreneurs each year. In 2025:
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2,508
Entrepreneurs served
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1,500+
Pro bono experts
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$23.8M+
Value of professional services provided at no cost
Stronger businesses. Lasting results.
Access to expertise matters because of what entrepreneurs can do with it.
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97%
Sustained operations
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85%
Maintained or grew employment
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65%
Maintained or increased revenue
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82%
Saved critical time or money through expert guidance
Source: Start Small Think Big client outcome survey — based on 100 client responses collected in January 2025.
Who we serve.
Our work is designed to put professional expertise within reach for entrepreneurs who have historically had less access to it.
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71%
Women-owned businesses
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70%
Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) entrepreneurs
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$55,301
Average household income
What partnership looks like.
“Start Small Think Big has been the most essential partner for Coqui the Chef for nearly a decade. They didn’t just provide foundational legal support; they helped my business mature, scale, and stay competitive by providing technical assistance across brand, e-commerce, and finance. I can always say they’ve had my back.”
See the full picture.
Explore our latest annual report for a deeper look at the entrepreneurs we serve, the expertise our network provides, our business outcomes, and what we're learning from our work.
Help create what comes next.
Every entrepreneur deserves access to the expertise that helps businesses thrive. Help put that expertise within reach for more small business owners.