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Did Rhode Island Deserve Its Failing Grade in Small Business Friendliness?

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Rhode Island received a failing grade in small business friendliness, according to a survey by Thumbtack. 

Rhode Island has been in the bottom of the rankings every year of the survey. California and Illinois also received failing grades. Connecticut and New Jersey received D grades. 

The survey looked at several issues, including: 

  • Business-friendly licensing regulations
  • Ease of filing taxes
  • Tax rates
  • Government-sponsored training programs
Utah, Idaho, Texas, Virginia and Louisiana received the highest rating for small business friendliness. 

Check out the full survey results. 

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