This is a 6.7% increase over the previous week ending Aug. 26, 2023.
Starting and managing a small business in Ohio is not an easy task. Nearly $172 billion is paid to employee salaries and more than 72,924 businesses declare bankruptcy every year.
A Congressional Research Service study found small firms accounted for about 63 percent or two-thirds of new private-sector jobs in the U.S.
Comparison of professional licenses issued by Week
| Issued in week ending Sept. 2, 2023 | Issued in week ending Aug. 26, 2023 | Percentage change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | 15 | 6.7% |
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