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

Up and Running

Here is a breakdown of the top 10, plus additional information and resources for each city. If, after reading, you find yourself inspired and ready to start the business planning process, be sure to check out our business planning guide! Small Business Development Center Michigan. Oklahoma City, OK.

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The 5 Best Cities to Start a Business

Business Plan Blog

The researchers also considered business friendliness and assessed the local economies based on the average income of residents, the unemployment rate and the cost of living. 5 – Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Small-business lending in 2012: $118.5 Businesses per 100 residents: 10.3. Average income: $25,450.

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The LeanLaunch Pad at Stanford – Class 7: Revenue Model

Steve Blank

Veritas team put it into overdrive and did mass interviews of city officials across the United States. In Williamstown, West Virginia they spoke to the city planner and a member of the budget committee. In Oklahoma City, Oklahoma it was the city engineer and director of public works.

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How Not to Get Lost in the Content Creation Wasteland

Duct Tape Marketing

Think of it like this: let’s say you live in Oklahoma City, and you plan to drive to Los Angeles, somewhere you’ve never been. Just like a business plan, it’s impossible to stick to your content plan like glue. It keeps me organized. Solve your audience’s problems. Be flexible.

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