If your business is located in Virginia, consider yourself lucky. Businesses operating in that state and in Utah and North Carolina enjoy the friendliest business environments in the country. Those doing business in West Virginia, Louisiana, and Maine face an uphill struggle, according to Forbes.com Best States for Business list.

Forbes Reports.If your business is located in Virginia, consider yourself lucky. Businesses operating in that state and in Utah and North Carolina enjoy the friendliest business environments in the country. Those doing business in West Virginia, Louisiana, and Maine face an uphill struggle, according to Forbes.com Best States for Business list.

Forbes Reports.