There were 3,050 professional licenses issued in Franklin County in the second quarter of 2023 in Ohio, according to the eLicense Ohio Professional Licensure System.
This is a 35.9% increase over the first quarter of 2023.
Starting and managing a small business in Ohio is not an easy task. Nearly $172 billion is paid to employee salaries and more than 72,924 businesses declare bankruptcy every year.
A Congressional Research Service study found small firms accounted for about 63 percent or two-thirds of new private-sector jobs in the U.S.
Comparison of professional licenses issued by Quarter
| Issued in Q2 | Issued in Q1 | Percentage change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 3,050 | 2,245 | 35.9% |
