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 although Washington, DC earned low marks for its ease of starting a business, its small business owners praised its training programs and the friendliness of its tax code.
Some of the key findings for Washington include:
- Washington, DC earned an A+ for the friendliness of its tax code.
- Within the Mid-Atlantic region, Washington, DC small businesses were the second-least optimistic about their prospects over the coming year, ahead of only New Jersey.
