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Best States to Start a Business in 2024
Fit Small Business’s Bridgitte Korte identifies the best and worst states to establish a new business. Factors examined include regulatory climate, workforce availability, and general economic outlook.
- Press Release (3-18-2024) – Microsoft Word / Google Doc
- Published Article – Link
- Full Text for Reprint – Microsoft Word / Google Doc
- Author Bio – Link
- Rubric – Microsoft Excel / Google Doc
- Images (links open in Google Drive)