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

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To find out, I turned to WalletHub’s report on the best (and worst) cities in the United States to start a business in for 2016. By measuring various metrics like business survival rate, the prevalence of investors, and labor cost, they were able to determine which cities offer the best outlook for new ventures. Lincoln, NE.

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The Best Places to Start a Business in 2015

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Thanks to low corporate taxes, plentiful networking opportunities, and the low cost of living, we have to agree. Recent developments – including an influx of new college grads and the well-deserved (if you ask me) popularity of a TV show based in the city and bearing the same name as the city – have also made it cool again.

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Smells Like Money: The Business of Waste Management

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Today in Oklahoma City, Okla, Keith and Cheryl own three separate companies that manage and dispose of a variety of waste, from hazardous and commercial waste, to the treatment of industrial waters and grease trap cleaning. I should have, but we didn’t, and it cost us a lot of money.” ” That was 19 years ago.