GBCI Annual Best And Worst Places To Operate A Business In The US (October 1, 2002) In order to assist our US and International clients, GBCI research team does extensive research every year to determine which states are the best and worst in which to start or operate a business. We also assist our clients in selecting a location outside the USA, please contact us for further information.

Best States To Operate A Business
 
1) Nevada
2) Florida
3) Texas
4) Arizona
5) Georgia
6) Wyoming
7) South Dakota
8) Utah
9) Alabama
10) Virginia
11) Maryland
12) North Carolina
13) Tennessee
14) New Hampshire
15) Colorado
16) Delaware
17) South Carolina
18) Delaware
19) Washington
20) Mississippi

Worst States To Operate A Business

1) Maine
2) Iowa
3) West Virginia
4) New York
5) Vermont
6) New Mexico
7) Pennsylvania
8) Rhode Island
9) California
10) Montana
11) North Dakota
12) Nebraska
13) Alaska
14) Hawaii
15) Minnesota

Ratings based on the following criteria:
Taxes
Energy Costs
Workers Compensation Costs
Crime Rates
Right To Work Laws
Minimum Wage Laws
Availability Of Cost Effective Labor Pool
Cost Of Living Affordability
Level Of Bureaucracy
GBCI Survey
Litigation Costs

There are many factors to consider when choosing a location for your business. We can help you find the best location for your business as well as the physical site selection. We provide site selection for businesses all over the world. Whether it is around the corner or around the globe, we can help.