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Best businesses to start in Ohio

We track 12 Ohio markets. The strongest opening this month is garage door repair in Hamilton.

Best opening in each Ohio town

TownBest businessScore
HamiltonButler CountyGarage door repair42700
DaytonMontgomery CountyRoof repair381,710
CantonStark CountyWindow replacement30150
LorainLorain CountyGutter installation29230
NewarkLicking CountyGarage door repair28360
AkronSummit CountyBathroom remodeling26360
ToledoLucas CountyRoof repair26610
YoungstownMahoning CountyBasement waterproofing24160
SpringfieldClark CountyAc repair22180
ClevelandCuyahoga CountyRoof repair6912,360
CincinnatiHamilton CountyGarage door repair601,940
ColumbusFranklin CountyRoof repair452,320

Each town links to its full page. Data from October 2026.

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