CNNMoney.com ranks Austin as #8 out of 50 best places to launch a small business. You can read the full story at Best Places to Launch, but the reasons for Austin making the list include:
- Business friendly tax environment (no state income tax and no corporate income tax)
- Strong support for business (especially technology)
- Fast population growth (doubled in 20 years)
- Skilled workforce (thanks to being home to the University of Texas)
