Austin, TX
These 3 Texas cities rank among the best global cities for entrepreneurs
The best small business tip: Don’t waste your time, get an assistant
Time that isn’t well spent is wasted. Entrepreneurs, get an assistant so you can spend more time working on your passion and your small business.
USA TODAY
Austin, Dallas and Houston are among the best cities in the world for entrepreneurs, a recent study found.
SumUp, a global financial technology company, included the Texas cities in an analysis of the best cities for entrepreneurs to thrive.
So how exactly did the Lone Star State’s cities measure up on a global scale? Here’s a breakdown of the data.
All 11 US cities analyzed ranked in top 30 globally
Not only did all 11 U.S. cities included in SumUp’s analysis make the top 30 on a global list — two Texas cities also ranked in the top 20. Dallas and Austin ranked 13th and 16th, respectively, as the world’s best cities for entrepreneurs.
LIST: Best 20 cities for entrepreneurs globally
Here are the top 20 cities for entrepreneurs worldwide, according to SumUp:
- New York, USA
- London, UK
- Dubai, UAE
- Singapore
- Hong Kong, SAR China
- Chicago, USA
- Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Paris, France
- Los Angeles, USA
- Miami, USA
- Sydney, Australia
- Toronto, Canada
- Dallas, USA
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Melbourne, Australia
- Austin, USA
- Tokyo, Japan
- Geneva, Switzerland
- Seattle, USA
- San Francisco, USA
LIST: 3 Texas cities among the 10 best in US entrepreneurs
In a national ranking, a third Texas city was featured on SumUp’s analysis. Dallas, Austin and Houston appeared consecutively in the top 10 U.S. cities for entrepreneurs. Dallas shot up to the fifth spot on the list.
- New York, NY
- Chicago, IL
- Miami, FL
- Los Angeles, CA
- Dallas, TX
- Austin, TX
- Houston, TX
- Seattle, WA
- Washington, D.C.
- Boston, MA
LIST: 3 Texas cities have some of the lowest taxes in the world
Texas is making a name for itself, claiming some of the lowest taxes in the country. It’s quickly becoming an appealing home for companies including Tesla, Chevron, SpaceX and social media platform X. SumUp’s analysis found the Texas cities studied have some of the lowest taxes on the global list.
Here are how the cities in the analysis rank in terms of lowest taxes:
- Dubai, UAE
- Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Miami, USA
- Dallas, USA
- Austin, USA
- Houston, USA
- Hong Kong, SAR China
- Taipei, Taiwan
- Seattle, USA
- Chicago, USA
AUSTIN, Texas — APD SWAT responded to a barricaded subject in East Austin Saturday afternoon.
According to police, the incident took place near the 3400 block of Kay St., and officers responded to the call at around 1:30 p.m.
Once officers arrived, they made contact with a victim who “advised of circumstances that met the state law requirement of assault with a deadly weapon family violence.” Shortly after, the suspect barricaded themselves inside the residence.
ALSO: National Weather Service warns of storms with gusty winds
Austin Police officers, SWAT, hostage negotiators, and Austin-Travis County EMS were still on the scene and the suspect was still barricaded as of 6:15 p.m.
People are being encouraged to avoid the area due to increased police presence, or stay in a safe location if they are unable to avoid the area.
JOIN THE CONVERSATION (1)
This is a developing story and more information will be provided as it becomes available.
A 27-year-old Pflugerville man faces capital murder charges for allegedly killing his parents and his brother, according to the Travis County Sheriff’s Office. The bodies of 62-year-old Armand, 63-year-old Jami and 31-year-old Noah Dahan were found by deputies conducting a welfare check Thursday at their home on Civorno Drive. Deputies said the victims had suffered gunshot wounds. https://www.kxan.com/news/crime/tcso-pflugerville-triple-homicide/
AUSTIN, Texas — The Long Center just dropped details on The Drop-In, a free summer concert series on the outdoor H-E-B Stage.
The Levitt VIBE Austin Music Series, which is partnered with KUTX 98.9, begins May 21 and takes place every Thursday except July 2.
On Friday, the center released the 23 artists performing:
- Bonnie Montgomery
- CAZAYOUX
- Como Las Movies
- Fastball
- Felt Out
- francene rouelle
- Girl Guitar’s Rhinestone Renegades
- Grace Sorensen
- Gus Baldwin & The Sketch
- Hayden Butler
- Jackie Venson
- Je’Texas
- KindKeith
- Lew Apollo
- Lindsay Beaver
- Los Desechos
- LUCIRI
- Mean Jolene
- Paige Plaisance
- Ruthie Craft
- Sue Foley
- Sweet Limb
- The Magic Rockers of Texas
A social media poster for the event also featured a redacted performer’s name, hinting at a surprise guest.
On Monday, the Long Center will open RSVPs for The Drop-In, with Long Center members getting first dibs on those RSVPs. Members also enjoy early entrance and a special lounge.
-
Seattle, WA2 minutes agoSeattle beer garden employee found fatally shot inside business
-
San Diego, CA9 minutes agoDel Mar enacts new attendance rules for board, commission, committee members
-
Milwaukee, WI15 minutes agoMilwaukee Brewers Flamethrower Jacob Misiorowski Has Historic Night Against Yankees – World Baseball Network
-
Atlanta, GA21 minutes agoA look back at the Atlanta Hawks Draft Lottery Results: Some Luck and a Few Misses
-
Minneapolis, MN27 minutes agoINTERVIEW: Doors Open Minneapolis
-
Indianapolis, IN32 minutes agoIndianapolis Race Results: May 9, 2026 (INDYCAR) – Racing News
-
Pittsburg, PA38 minutes agoHornets Fall in MIAA Tournament Title Match to #5 Pittsburg State
-
Augusta, GA45 minutes agoHistoric Masters landmark purchased and renovated by local resident