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Starting a Business Guides

Starting a Business in Minnesota: 13-Step Guide

Starting a Business in Minnesota: 13-Step Guide

Carolyn Young

Published on September 29, 2021

Minnesota is a big Midwestern state known for its 10,000 lakes, the biggest mall in America, and the Twin Cities. Several Fortune 500 companies areh ...

Starting a Business in Mississippi: 13-Step Guide

Starting a Business in Mississippi: 13-Step Guide

Carolyn Young

Published on September 29, 2021

Mississippi is a southern state known for its namesake river and as the birthplace of Elvis Presley and Oprah Winfrey! If you’re planning tost ...

Starting a Business in Maryland: 13-Step Guide

Starting a Business in Maryland: 13-Step Guide

Carolyn Young

Published on September 29, 2021

Maryland is one of the original 13 colonies and the birthplace of the national anthem, which means it’s a crucial part of American history.It� ...

Starting a Business in Louisiana: 13-Step Guide

Starting a Business in Louisiana: 13-Step Guide

David Lepeska

Published on September 20, 2021

Louisiana is known for jazz, swampland, and good food. But it also offers a bounty of benefits and business incentives programs and is home to halfa ...

Starting a Business in Kentucky: 13-Step Guide

Starting a Business in Kentucky: 13-Step Guide

David Lepeska

Published on September 20, 2021

Kentucky is a global logistics haven, with shipping hubs operated by DHL, UPS, and Amazon. The Bluegrass State also has the lowest business costs in ...

Starting a Business in Indiana: 13-Step Guide

Starting a Business in Indiana: 13-Step Guide

Carolyn Young

Published on September 20, 2021

The Hoosier State is mainly known for sports, particularly basketball and the Indianapolis 500. But it’s also built a strong reputation whenit ...

Starting a Business in Illinois: 13-Step Guide

Starting a Business in Illinois: 13-Step Guide

Carolyn Young

Published on September 20, 2021

Illinois is a state of contrasts, home to the US’ third largest city, Chicago, yet known as The Prairie State, with endless open spaces andfar ...

Starting a Business in Kansas: 13-Step Guide

Starting a Business in Kansas: 13-Step Guide

Esther Strauss

Published on September 9, 2021

The great plains of Kansas have been drawing those who love the great outdoors for generations, and the landscape remains ideal for anybody whowants ...

Starting a Business in Iowa: 13-Step Guide

Starting a Business in Iowa: 13-Step Guide

Esther Strauss

Published on September 9, 2021

The Hawkeye State is second to none at combining old and new. On the one hand, its agricultural industry is America’s breadbasket, responsible for ...

Starting a Business in Georgia: 13-Step Guide

Starting a Business in Georgia: 13-Step Guide

David Lepeska

Published on September 7, 2021

Consistently ranking as one of the top 10 states to start a business, Georgia offers low cost of living, tax-friendly regulations, and tech hubsthat ...