Best and worst cities for small businesses

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, was rated the friendliest city for small businesses in the U.S. Business owners awarded the city "A-plus" on 11 factors including its regulatory environment, cost of hiring, training programs, and ease of starting a small business. On a 12th factor, the tax code, business owners gave O.C. an "A."
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, was rated the friendliest city for small businesses in the U.S. Business owners awarded the city "A-plus" on 11 factors including its regulatory environment, cost of hiring, training programs, and ease of starting a small business. On a 12th factor, the tax code, business owners gave O.C. an "A."

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