Starting your own business is essentially what defines you as an entrepreneur.  It’s something anyone with some time and hard work can do regardless of background or location.  I talk a lot on Techlifemashup about the benefits of running your business online, but I recently came across an interesting piece of information that some of you out there might find interesting.    CNBC just finished ranking their 40 best states to open a new business in based on a variety of factors such as quality of life and cost of living.  We’ve got the best 10 for you hear today.

The Top 10:

Here now are the best 10 states to open a new business in for anyone looking to operate out of a physical location other than their own home.

1. Virgina
2. Texas
3. Colorado
4. Iowa
5. Utah
6. Minnesota
7. Kansas
8. Massachusetts
9. North Carolina
10. Georgia

Many people look to start a small business of their own, but their are few people who might actually have an advantage when doing so.  So if you can’t run your business online, then you might want to consider one of these 10 states to operate in.  Be sure to check out the full list of 40 (source below) and take a moment to leave a comment.


Source: cNBC

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