Per Forbes, Washington ranks highly for growth prospects, labor supply, and economic climate. But the regulatory environment and the quality of life (most likely due to the higher cost of living) rank at the lower middle of the pack.

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If superlative characteristics are important to a business, then the business really has but one choice, and that’s to raise the high end of the salary range.

But they would likely have to do that anyway.

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The federal government is working to offer business owners unique recession business funding opportunities for these unique times during the coronavirus pandemic. Some states are following suit. Do you know what’s available to you at both the federal and the state level?

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There are many steps to starting a business.  It is important to start on a firm foundation. Then, when the twists and turns come, you can be safely secured in your seat.  That means ensuring you have a name and EIN, and all the licenses and registrations necessary at each level of government. Also, make sure that you are legally incorporated.  

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Find out how to start a new business in Idaho.

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The state has an above average density of startup companies. It also ties for the tenth best business survival rate. Oregon also scores well in the availability and education level of employees.

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