small-business owner (B1)
noun phrase
Pronunciation: smɔːl ˈbɪznəs ˈəʊnər
Definition
A person who owns and operates a business that is not large, often employing fewer than 500 people.
Examples
The local small-business owner struggled to compete with large chain stores.
Many small-business owners are passionate about their products and services.
How to Use small-business owner
- small-business owner (collocation)
- A person who owns a small commercial enterprise. — "The small-business owner was proud of her independent shop."
- own a small business (collocation)
- To possess and control a small commercial enterprise. — "He dreamed of one day owning a small business."
- run a small business (collocation)
- To manage and operate a small commercial enterprise. — "She found it challenging to run a small business alone."
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