FIELD engages in a range of projects that identify, develop and disseminate best practices in the field of U.S. microenterprise development. Our work is organized into three categories:

Microenterprise in the U.S.
Offers a broad look at the domestic microenterprise industry. Includes FIELD research into the industry’s accomplishments and challenges, how services are delivered, and the outcomes experienced by entrepreneurs who receive those services. Also includes findings from FIELD projects examining microenterprise within the informal economy, and self-employment as a welfare to work strategy. 

Improving Program Services
Focuses on the services offered by microenterprise programs, with an emphasis on improving practice, particularly around: accessing markets, business growth, business financing, and training and technical assistance. Also includes information useful to programs interested in management information systems, the health insurance challenges faced by microentrepreneurs, and ways to attract more clients.
 
For Entrepreneurs
Allows entrepreneurs to locate microenterprise programs in their state and/or community, and to learn about MicroMentor, an innovative program offering on-line business mentoring services.