Small Business
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Millions of Americans own their own businesses, and millions more dream of doing the same. But starting your own business is a pretty complicated matter, especially with all the legal issues and paperwork. This updated edition of the top-selling small business resource is chock-full of information, resources, and helpful hints on making the transition from a great idea to a great business.
An entrepreneur ( i / ˌ ɒ n t r ə p r ə ˈ n ɜr / ) is an owner or manager of a business enterprise who makes money through risk and/or initiative. [ 1 ] [ note 1 ] The term was originally a loanword from French and was first defined by the Irish-French economist Richard Cantillon .
A small business , also called a mom and pop store by some in the United States , is a business that is privately owned and operated, with a small number of employees and relatively low volume of sales.