When considering whether or not to start a small business, there are several factors to keep in mind while determining where you would start your business, including:
Washington D.C. has become a hub for startups focused on technology and policy, with an ever-evolving entrepreneurial spirit and its proximity to Capitol Hill. Particularly, startups focusing on education technology, cyber-security, and fin-tech are thriving in this diverse and inclusive community. There is an encouraging spirit across industries, which some D.C. entrepreneurs have credited towards the growth of their businesses. D.C. also, with a third of area business being women-owned, is a great place to be a female entrepreneur of any color. D.C. for all of these reasons, not to mention a highly educated talent pool, an abundance of capital, booming healthcare and tourism industries, and more high-growth companies than nearly any other U.S. city, should give you pause to stop and reconsider it as a place to start and grow your own business!
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