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Small-biz nation

Which states are the most entrepreneurial? Which have the most women-owned businesses? Here are snapshots of a few noteworthy locales.

State Statistics: Delaware
Entrepreneurs per 100,000 people:	160
Entrepreneurs per 100,000 people nationwide:	290
Small Business Survival Index:*	47.31

*See how the index score is derived

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Delaware

State with the lowest rate of entrepreneurial activity: Delaware

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Source for entrepreneurs per 100,000 people: Kauffman Index of Entrepreneurial Activity;
Source for Small Business Survival Index: Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council
Texas: MoneyTree Q3 2006 Results US Report; Florida: Center for Women's Business Research and OPEN from American Express; San Jose: The Patent Board

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