Survey: Virginia One of the Most Small Business Friendly States in the Country

Virginia received one of the highest grades in the country for small business friendliness, according to a survey by Thumbtack. 

Virginia received an A+, improving on its A grade from 2013. Also scoring high were Utah, Idaho, Texas and Louisiana.

California, Rhode Island and Illinois were the lowest ranked states – each received an F. Connecticut and New Jersey received D grades. 

The survey looked at several issues, including: 

• Business-friendly licensing regulations
• Ease of filing taxes
• Tax rates
• Government-sponsored training programs