By Jackie Dowling for GoDaddy

In a climate of economic uncertainty and rising layoffs in the United States, a powerful trend is gaining momentum: More people are betting on themselves.

Whether by necessity or by design, thousands are choosing to start their own businesses. According to GoDaddy’s Small Business Research Lab , new online business registrations remain 75% above pre-pandemic levels as of June, signaling that more Americans are choosing entrepreneurship as a path forward.

GoDaddy offers a guide for would-be entrepreneurs who are considering taking the plunge.

Economic worry amidst the 2025 federal shutdown

The U.S. job market is experiencing a steady downward trend with job cuts across a variety of sectors such as tech, media, retail, and finance. Layoffs are now at the

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