The Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council is known for its annual index that ranks the states across the United States on laws and policies that affect small business and entrepreneurs.
The 14th Annual Small Business Survival Index was recently released and revealed some great news for new, old and aspiring small business owners and entrepreneurs in Florida.
When compared to the other 50 states and D.C., Florida ranks 6th most friendly to entrepreneurs. Other states in the top 10 include South Dakota, Nevada, and Texas. The states that are ranked least friendly to entrepreneurs and small business include New York, New Jersey, California and D.C.
What does the Small Business Survival Index take into consideration?
The council considers a broad range of public policies that affect the way entrepreneurs do business, including property rights, health care costs, government spending, and all types of taxes – property, personal and corporate income, health insurance and unemployment taxes. The states are ranked according to how they measure up when compared to other US states on these public policy issues.
If you’re a small business, budding or seasoned entrepreneur in the Florida you may want to review our other posts:
- Five Essential Tasks an Effective Business Lawyer Can Handle
- Five Factors to Consider before Hiring a Business Lawyer
- Five Reasons You Should Invest in a Business Plan
Other resources you may be interested in:
- Download a copy of the full report – 2009 Small Business Survival Index
- Download SBE Council’s official press release
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