Survey findings and summary
Thumbtack.com, in partnership with the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, has released the new results from the second annual Thumbtack.com Small Business Survey. The 2013 study draws upon data from over 7,000 small business owners nationwide and shows that Iowa earned an 'A+' from small businesses for its training and networking programs.
Some of the key findings for Iowa include:
- The state also received an 'A' grade for its business-friendly licensing requirements.
- Among major cities ranked nationwide, Des Moines earned a 'B+' overall.
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