Florida The number of woman-owned businesses in Florida grew 84 percent from 1997 to 2006, the highest figure in the country, compared with a 42 percent increase nationally.
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 | These days just about everyone wants to be an entrepreneur. Here are eight people - women, immigrants, corporate refugees, minorities, even kids - who got in on the action. Here's what they have to say about it. (more) Are you thinking of starting a business? Got a question about financing, technology, taxes, team management, or any other topic related to launching or owning your own firm? The FSB editors are standing by to help. (more) Which places are low on taxes and light on government regulations? (more) | ||||||||||||||||
