Location can make or break a small business. The following infographic from Ooma demonstrates that fact with a map of the cities that saw the most new small businesses open last year, as well as those that lost the largest number of small businesses.
Businesses often shut down due to low sales and subsequently relocate to a location with more promising prospects for sales. A city that has lost many small businesses may be considered a city in decline.
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