Survey findings and summary
After a two-month survey of over 6,000 small business owners nationwide, Thumbtack.com has released new data showing that San Diego small businesses ranked the city last in several categories, including the friendliness of its environmental regulations and zoning ordinances. It wasn't all bad news for the city though, with San Diego garnering a top-10 finish for its networking opportunities and earning a 'B' for its training programs.
Some of the key findings for San Diego include:
- San Diego small businesses gave the city a 'D' for ease of starting a business.
- San Diego small businesses rank as California's most pessimistic about the future.