By The Orange County Register Editorial in The Orange County Register

July 1, 2016

We have gotten quite accustomed to reports about California’s terrible business climate and companies moving to, or expanding in, other states that offer greater economic freedom and fewer crazy regulations and taxes. Add another one to the list.

According to the fifth annual Thumbtack Small Business Friendliness Survey, based on the responses of more than 12,000 small business owners who utilize the website to offer their services, California is failing small businesses, earning a grade of “F” and ranking 33rd of the 35 states evaluated. Only Connecticut and Illinois scored worse.

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