<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>A study conducted by CNBC ranks all 50 states from best to worst for starting a business in 2025.</li><li>North Carolina secured the top spot in the rankings based on metrics like economy, infrastructure, and business friendliness.</li><li>Alaska was identified as the worst state for business, with Hawaii, Montana, and Rhode Island also ranking poorly.</li><li>California and New York, despite their large populations, placed in the middle of the rankings at No. 22 and No. 23 respectively.</li></ul>

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