"Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee." Kentucky's own Muhammad Ali uttered those immortal words, and they apply to entrepreneurs looking to weave through an ever-evolving market and build a business that knocks out the competition. In 2019, the Kentucky economy was swinging in full
New Hampshire is a state of great beauty and attracts thousands of tourists every year. From the Seacoast to the White Mountains, there is no shortage of quaint towns with charming little stores. One of the most appealing aspects of visiting and doing business in New Hampshire is no sales
When you think of Maine, what first comes to mind is probably lobsters, scenic landscapes, and plenty of nature-related activities to go around. It is a beautiful state—after all, the state motto is “The way life should be.” According to a report issued by the SBDC back in 2019,
Lovers of sweet treats may know that Massachusetts is home to Dunkin’ Donuts, but this state is a great place to open up a business even if you aren’t in the food industry. With an exceptionally high population density compared to other major metropolitan areas in the nation, business
One of the hardest parts about starting a business is actually getting started. Many entrepreneurs have several business ideas, but the process of getting from ideation to running the company can be time-consuming and overwhelming if you haven’t had experience with it in the past. To help your business
Thousands of people across the country dream about owning a business someday. However, having a dream isn't always enough when it comes to entrepreneurship. Along with coming up with a business idea, you will need to consider the type of legal structure you want to form or how
After being awarded an 800+ acre Virgin Hyperloop project, West Virginia is turning many business heads. The project solidifies what locals have known for a long time: West Virginia is the home of loyal, hard-working, and tough mountain people committed to making the future of the state extraordinary. They’re
Driving down U.S. Route 50, lovingly called the “loneliest road in America,” you might think Nevada is an empty, desolate state. You’d be wrong; the Sagebrush State has actually added 400,000 residents in the last decade. Many newcomers arrive with the dream of starting a new venture
"Red or green?" It's an age-old question, but entrepreneurs only choose the latter because what's better than cold, hard cash? In 2019, all the chile was in the New Mexico economy, and its robust $97 billion and spicy 1.7% growth rate. But then
Is it snowmobiling or snowmachining? Every Alaskan worth their weight in king crabs knows the correct answer. And just like your snowmachine, your business can become the vehicle to get you where you want to be, even with a few obstacles along the way. In 2019, there were fewer obstacles
When it comes to quality of life, the state of Hawaii provides one of the best. The third wealthiest state in the United States, Hawaii’s capital of Honolulu consistently ranks as one of the top regions of livability in the world. It should be no surprise then that Hawaii
The state of Connecticut has a rich history of advancing governmental policy, particularly at the federal level, so it’s no wonder why many choose to start a business in the Constitution State in order to exist around the influential energy that flows abundantly and has helped propel legions of