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Swyft Filings' team of data scientists and writers produces timely, relevant reports related to entrepreneurship, new business formations, and trends in small business ownership in the United States.

We have direct access to our proprietary product database of over 300,000 small businesses across all 50 states, enabling us to give early and reliable reports. In some cases, we leverage external data sets published by sources that have been vetted by our team for their recency and reputability. Browse our latest data-driven insights below.

States With the Most Jobs Created by New Businesses
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States With the Most Jobs Created by New Businesses

Vital to the growth and revitalization of their industries and communities, new businesses have created the most jobs in these ten states.
October 18, 2023Read time 6 min
Best and Worst States For Small Businesses (2023)
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Best and Worst States For Small Businesses (2023)

For any business, the road to success is never easy. To identify the best and worst states for small businesses, Swyft Filings turned to the most recent data.
June 12, 2023Read time 6 min
The Best City in Each State to Start a Business
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The Best City in Each State to Start a Business

From Albuquerque to Worcester, these are the best cities to start a new business in 2023.
September 06, 2023Read time 4 min
Entrepreneurship Hotspots of the United States: The Top Cities Encouraging New Business Growth (2023)
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Entrepreneurship Hotspots of the United States: The Top Cities Encouraging New Business Growth (2023)

The appeal of starting a business is substantial anywhere, but its location can often play a pivotal role in its survival and success.
July 26, 2023Read time 5 min

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States With the Most Jobs Created by New Businesses

Vital to the growth and revitalization of their industries and communities, new businesses have created the most jobs in these ten states.
Portland Maine
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The Best City in Each State to Start a Business

From Albuquerque to Worcester, these are the best cities to start a new business in 2023.
Denver CO
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Entrepreneurship Hotspots of the United States: The Top Cities Encouraging New Business Growth (2023)

The appeal of starting a business is substantial anywhere, but its location can often play a pivotal role in its survival and success.
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States with the Lowest Tax Burden on Small Businesses (2023)

From Wyoming to Tennessee, these are the states with the lowest tax burdens on small businesses.
Austin Texas
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Best and Worst States For Small Businesses (2023)

For any business, the road to success is never easy. To identify the best and worst states for small businesses, Swyft Filings turned to the most recent data.
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These Industries Provide the Most Jobs in Every State (2023)

Relying on the most recent data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Swyft Filings identified the industries employing the most people in every state.
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States With the Most Jobs Created by New Businesses

Vital to the growth and revitalization of their industries and communities, new businesses have created the most jobs in these ten states.
Austin Texas
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Best and Worst States For Small Businesses (2023)

For any business, the road to success is never easy. To identify the best and worst states for small businesses, Swyft Filings turned to the most recent data.
Portland Maine
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The Best City in Each State to Start a Business

From Albuquerque to Worcester, these are the best cities to start a new business in 2023.
Denver CO
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Entrepreneurship Hotspots of the United States: The Top Cities Encouraging New Business Growth (2023)

The appeal of starting a business is substantial anywhere, but its location can often play a pivotal role in its survival and success.
Header Image States Lowest Tax Burdens (2023)
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States with the Lowest Tax Burden on Small Businesses (2023)

From Wyoming to Tennessee, these are the states with the lowest tax burdens on small businesses.
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These Industries Provide the Most Jobs in Every State (2023)

Relying on the most recent data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Swyft Filings identified the industries employing the most people in every state.
States with the Highest Rates of Small Business Employment
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States with the Highest Rates of Small Business Employment

Using Census Bureau data, Swyft Filings identified the states where small businesses, those with fewer than 500 workers, employ the largest share of people.
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States with the Largest Job Increases Over the Last 20 Years

How many jobs has your state's economy added in the last two decades? Relying on the most recent federal data, Swyft Filings ranked all 50 states and Washington D.C.
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Industry Reports

Industry Report 2021

The annual Swyft Filings State of the Industry Report examines data from new business applications filed across the U.S. to understand how industries are faring.
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Cities with the Most Opportunity for New Retail Storefronts

These are the cities with the most opportunity for new retail locations in 2023, based on an analysis of retail space vacancy, rental cost, and new space being built.
Savannah Georgia
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Cities with the Most Competitive Office Lease Markets

Despite higher interest rates, a slowing economy, and shifting work habits, the office lease market in these 35 cities remains strong.
Business Owners
Industry Reports

How America's Small Businesses are Handling Pay Raises in a Competitive Job Market

Although a tight labor market might benefit job seekers, it's squeezing employers—including small businesses.

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