Ohio named 1 of the top places to start a small business, study shows [Video]

CLEVELAND — Ohio is making the list yet again and garnering national attention; a new study shows that Buckeye State is one of the best places in America to start a small business.

This all comes as the Small Business Administration reports roughly 33 million in operations here in the U.S. Ohio is ranked the 6th best place in America to start a small business.

Research shows Ohio’s affordability and internal support make it a top spot to pursue your entrepreneurial dreams. And for many in Cleveland—it’s working out pretty well.

Molly Cheraso is still in the mix and mixing up plenty of mocktails and alcohol-free beverages inside her Ohio City shop.

“It is so close to the real thing that it gives you a placebo effect,” Cheraso said.

News 5 spoke to the Cleveland mom of two back in May of 2023, as she planned to ditch her career …