According to research compiled by Washington State University’s College, although the United States is still one of the best places to start a business, Hong Kong, Canada, Singapore and Australia are equally appealing.
Business factors that make a place attractive for startups include, funding, educated workforce, low cost of
living, economic health and low corporate taxes. Continuing in the global business trend are internationally distributed teams  and cloud software which makes it easier for small businesses to join large corporations and expand their business overseas.So whether you’re looking to start a new business or expand your operations globally, check out an in-depth overview of the top five places to launch a startup by Washington State University: