Madison is one of the top metro areas to start a small business in arts, entertainment, and recreation, according to a new study from the Credit Review. Among the 100 largest metro areas across the country, Madison ranked as the 15th best place to start a small business in high-growth sectors, according to the report. The Milwaukee metro area lagged slightly behind Madison as the 30th best metro area to start a small business. The study examined 100 of the U.S.'s largest metropolises and considered their unemployment rates, population growth, GDP per capita, new business creation, and business tax climate. Austin, Texas, was ranked as the best metro area to start a small business in arts, entertainment, recreation, and information services. Six Florida cities landed in the top 25, and Utah, Texas, and North Carolina each had three cities in the top 25.