Did you launch a small business here?

This just in: Charlotte is one of the best U.S. cities for launching a small business.

That's according to FSB: Fortune Small Business. In the first edition of its “Best Places to Live and Launch," Charlotte ranks No. 8.

FSB said it developed its list of top 100 cities for starting small businesses by assessing economic conditions, such as local tax rates and startup activity, and taking into account quality of life issues, such as affordable housing and access to cultural activities.

Here's the Top 10:

1. Bellevue, Wash.
2. Georgetown, Texas
3. Buford, Ga.
4. Marina del Rey, Calif.
5. Bethesda, Md.
6. Portland, Ore.
7. Denver
8. Charlotte
9. Fort Worth
10. Franklin, Mass.

To read the full report and see all 100 cities, click here.