It's Too Expensive To Do Business In Los Angeles

According to a study for the L.A. Downtown News, Los Angeles is far more expensive for businesses than neighboring cities.

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August 6, 2001, 6:00 AM PDT

By Chris Steins @planetizen

A study conducted for the L.A. Downtown News shows that industrial businesses interested in minimizing costs have little incentive to locate in Los Angeles. The findings confirm that, thanks to high business and utility user taxes Los Angeles' reputation as a difficult and expensive place for doing business is well-deserved.

Thanks to Downtown News Editor

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