The top 10 US cities for small businesses

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10. San Antonio, TX

10. San Antonio, TX

Overall friendliness: A

Ease of starting a business: A-

Ease of hiring: B-

Regulations: A

Training and Networking Programs: A+

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9. Boulder, CO

9. Boulder, CO

Overall friendliness: A

Ease of starting a business: A+

Ease of hiring: C

Regulations: B-

Training and Networking Programs: B-

Source: Thumbtack

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8. Fort Collins, CO

8. Fort Collins, CO

Overall friendliness: A

Ease of starting a business: A

Ease of hiring: C-

Regulations: B-

Training and Networking Programs: A+

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7. Houston, TX

7. Houston, TX

Overall friendliness: A+

Ease of starting a business: A+

Ease of hiring: B+

Regulations: A+

Training and Networking Programs: B+

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6. Nashville, TN

6. Nashville, TN

Overall friendliness: A+

Ease of starting a business: A+

Ease of hiring: A-

Regulations: A-

Training and Networking Programs: C-

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5. Knoxville, TN

5. Knoxville, TN

Overall friendliness: A+

Ease of starting a business: A+

Ease of hiring: A-

Regulations: A+

Training and Networking Programs: D

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4. Austin, TX

4. Austin, TX

Overall friendliness: A+

Ease of starting a business: A+

Ease of hiring: B-

Regulations: B

Training and Networking Programs: A+

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3. Richmond, VA

3. Richmond, VA

Overall friendliness: A+

Ease of starting a business: A+

Ease of hiring: A+

Regulations: A+

Training and Networking Programs: A+

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2. Dallas, TX

2. Dallas, TX

Overall friendliness: A+

Ease of starting a business: A+

Ease of hiring: B+

Regulations: A+

Training and Networking Programs: A-

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1. Manchester, NH

1. Manchester, NH

Overall friendliness: A+

Ease of starting a business: A+

Ease of hiring: A-

Regulations: A+

Training and Networking Programs: B+

Source: Thumbtack

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