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Top states for business in 2010 [SLIDESHOW]

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If you’re looking to start a new business one of the most important things to consider is location. Lucky for you, CNBC has released a list of the top states for business in 2010.

This year’s award goes to Texas, whose economy is ranked the 15th largest in the world, above all of the Scandinavian nations combined. Home to 64 500 companies, the state has managed to avoid the worst of the real estate crisis. Texas is certainly an attractive choice for business owners looking to strike big.

Before making the big move with your business, check out the five states that, according to CNBC, have come in on top for business this year: