10 Best and Worst US States for Small Business 2009
The Small Business Survival Index 2009 ranks states according to their public policy climates for small business and entrepreneurship. The factors included in the Index – taxes, various regulatory costs, government spending, property rights, health care and energy costs, and more – make a difference when it comes to the competitiveness of each state and to the well being of small businesses operating there.
The 2009 Index was expanded to cover 36 major government-imposed or government-related costs affecting small businesses and entrepreneurs. The measures are then added together for an overall rating.
South Dakota again ranked first as the best place for small business and D.C. brought up the rear. Is your state in the top 10, the bottom 10, or somewhere in between?
10 Best and 10 Worst States for Small Business 2009
2008 Small Business Survey Results
2007 Small Business Survey Results
Interactive Map and Complete 2009 Results by State
10 Best and Worst US States for Small Business 2009 originally appeared on About.com Home Business on Thursday, December 3rd, 2009 at 14:49:33.
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