small business

[smawl biz-nis]

noun

1. a profit-seeking enterprise or concern that is independently owned and operated, has a limited number of employees, and is not nationally dominant in its field.

Word History and Origins

Origin of small business¹

An Americanism dating back to 1910–15

Example Sentences

“My pledge to every family and every small business is that I will not rest until you are richer, stronger, more successful, happier. Until you’ve gotten a piece of the American dream,” he said.

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The National Federation of Independent Business reported this month that one third of small business owners reported jobs they couldn’t fill, and 49% reported few or no qualified applicants for positions they were trying to fill.

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Hearring’s case is one of the few instances, and possibly the only one, of an Altadena small business owner attempting to buy property they once rented by launching a GoFundMe campaign.

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With Hearring’s studio, Michelson said it is exciting to see the community support a small business owner going up against real estate speculators.

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What ways have you found AI useful in your job or small business?

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