Winston-Salem was named the 19th Best City to Start a Business in a recent study from the leading personal finance outlet WalletHub.com.

You can find the full study here: http://wallethub.com/edu/best-cities-to-start-a-business/2281/

In order to help aspiring entrepreneurs maximize their chances for long-term prosperity, WalletHub analyzed the relative start-up opportunities that exist in the 150 most populated U.S. cities using 13 key metrics such as the number of small businesses per capita, financing accessibility, and the educational attainment of the local workforce.

Starting a Business in Winston-Salem (1=Best; 75=Avg.)

  • 38th – Office Space Affordability
  • 11th – Lowest Cost of Living
  • 29th – Cheapest Employees
  • 19th – Number Small Businesses Per Capita