Thumbtack, the website and app that helps consumers finds local professionals for any project, recently announced the results of its 2019 Small Business Friendliness Survey, ranking the best or worst cities and states in the country based on factors including licensing requirements, tax regulations, and labor and hiring regulations. According to a press release, this is the largest continuous study of small business perceptions of local government policy in the U.S.
Thumbtack surveyed more than 5,000 local small business owners in 49 states and 44 cities to evaluate how well state and local governments support entrepreneurs in starting, operating, and growing a small business. Georgia was among the top states at No. 4. The Peach State earned an A+ for small business friendliness in 2019. Meanwhile, Atlanta was also ranked among the top cities earning an A for small business friendliness this year.
“Small business owners are active, involved members of their communities and local economies,” said Kellyn Blossom, head of public policy at Thumbtack. “Our survey shows the economic impact of health care, housing, and transportation are top of mind for them. With 96 percent of small business owners planning to vote in the 2020 elections, they could have a big impact on the outcome.”
For complete results, go to: https://www.thumbtack.com/survey.
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