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The 10 Best U.S. Cities to Start a Business in for 2016

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When it comes to best states to start a business in, North Carolina ranked second, and the state as a whole also ranked top five on cost of labor, low business costs, and beneficial tax structure. Missouri Secretary of State Steps for Starting a Business. SCORE SW Missouri. See Also: How to Choose a Business Location.

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The 5 Best Cities to Start a Business

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4 – Tulsa, Oklahoma. 2 – Raleigh, North Carolina. #5 – Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Small-business lending in 2012: $118.5 Businesses per 100 residents: 10.3. Average income: $25,450. Population growth rate: 2.1%. #4 Small-business lending in 2012: $125.5 Businesses per 100 residents: 10.7. million.

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