Choosing a new location to launch or expand a business is fraught with risk. Without forensic local knowledge, the investor could be exposed to hidden costs, sub-standard infrastructure and political instability. <br /><br />The <a href="http://www.grantthornton.co.uk/globalassets/1.-member-firms/global/insights/article-pdfs/2015/gdi2015_report_final_update.pdf" target="_blank" target="_blank">Global Dynamism Index</a> from accounting giants Grant Thornton provides a breakdown of the business growth environment in the world's leading economies, using 22 indicators to assess their strengths in finance availability, labor market, technology, market growth and business operating environment.<br /><br />The study rates <strong>Singapore </strong>the top destination, up six places from the previous year. The island boasts the world's best financing environment and scored solidly on all other indicators.
Choosing a new location to launch or expand a business is fraught with risk. Without forensic local knowledge, the investor could be exposed to hidden costs, sub-standard infrastructure and political instability.

The Global Dynamism Index from accounting giants Grant Thornton provides a breakdown of the business growth environment in the world's leading economies, using 22 indicators to assess their strengths in finance availability, labor market, technology, market growth and business operating environment.

The study rates Singapore the top destination, up six places from the previous year. The island boasts the world's best financing environment and scored solidly on all other indicators.
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<strong>2. Israel</strong><br /><br />Israel made another sharp rise, up six places from last year's ranking. The self-styled "startup nation" is in first place for technology and has one of the best finance environments, according to the report.
2. Israel

Israel made another sharp rise, up six places from last year's ranking. The self-styled "startup nation" is in first place for technology and has one of the best finance environments, according to the report.
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<strong>3= Australia </strong><br /><br />Australia dropped down two places but still ranks in the top five for business operating environment and labor market, supported by rapid growth in its two most dynamic cities - Sydney and Melbourne.
3= Australia

Australia dropped down two places but still ranks in the top five for business operating environment and labor market, supported by rapid growth in its two most dynamic cities - Sydney and Melbourne.
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<strong>3= Finland</strong><br /><br />The emergence of Helsinki as a leading tech hub helps the Nordic nation share third place with Australia. It ranks in the top five for technology, finance and business operating environment.
3= Finland

The emergence of Helsinki as a leading tech hub helps the Nordic nation share third place with Australia. It ranks in the top five for technology, finance and business operating environment.
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<strong>5. Sweden</strong><br /><br />Like neighboring Finland, Sweden's strengths are in its technology and operating environment, despite relatively high taxes. It has risen four places on last year's position of nine.
5. Sweden

Like neighboring Finland, Sweden's strengths are in its technology and operating environment, despite relatively high taxes. It has risen four places on last year's position of nine.
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<strong>6. Slovenia</strong><br /><br />The fastest-rising entrant is up 27 places, driven by sharp improvements in market growth and technology. Investors anticipate these trends will continue.
6. Slovenia

The fastest-rising entrant is up 27 places, driven by sharp improvements in market growth and technology. Investors anticipate these trends will continue.
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<strong>7. Switzerland</strong><br /><br />Another rising European state, Switzerland is providing more evidence of the continent's recovery from the financial crisis.<strong> </strong>Business here benefits from a dynamic financial sector and a hospitable operating environment.
7. Switzerland

Another rising European state, Switzerland is providing more evidence of the continent's recovery from the financial crisis. Business here benefits from a dynamic financial sector and a hospitable operating environment.
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<strong>8. Norway </strong><br /><br />Oil-rich Norway is an increasingly attractive destination, rising two places thanks to its excellent infrastructure, a strong labor market and a healthy finance environment.
8. Norway

Oil-rich Norway is an increasingly attractive destination, rising two places thanks to its excellent infrastructure, a strong labor market and a healthy finance environment.
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<strong>9. Canada</strong><br /><br />Canada is the highest ranked entrant from either American continent. It has the world's best business operating environment, according to the report, but still fell two places from last year.
9. Canada

Canada is the highest ranked entrant from either American continent. It has the world's best business operating environment, according to the report, but still fell two places from last year.
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<strong>10. Taiwan </strong><br /><br />The densely populated island of Taiwan scores highly for its technology and labor market, rising nine places to reach the top 10.
10. Taiwan

The densely populated island of Taiwan scores highly for its technology and labor market, rising nine places to reach the top 10.
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