Massachusetts is the second best state in the country to start, grow and operate a business according to a new report from an international law firm. 

The Boston Business Journal reported the study from Davis & Associates cites the Commonwealth's best-in-the-nation workforce, college degree rate and venture capital funding. 

The only other New England state in the top ten is New Hampshire, ranked 7th. 

According to the study the state of Washington is the best place for businesses.