solopreneur

noun

so·lo·pre·neur ˌsō-lō-p(r)ə-ˈnər

-ˈn(y)u̇r

plural solopreneurs

: one who organizes, manages, and assumes the risks of a business or enterprise without the help of a partner : a solo entrepreneur

One of the challenges many would-be solopreneurs overlook is cash flow. When you—the owner of a single-person business—stop working, your cash flow is often reduced to zero.—

Jaime Catmull

And while there are huge benefits to being a solopreneur, there are also some downsides that come with it. Especially the isolation, lack of stimulation, accountability and push for perfection.—

Annabel Acton

Examples of solopreneur in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Whether for photo editing or other tasks, solopreneurs like Sarah need tools that boost creativity and productivity. —

Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 20 June 2024 Fear not—with a bit of DIY PR magic, enterprising solopreneurs of all levels can make a big splash at the ESSENCE Festival while gaining incredible exposure. —

Essence, 14 June 2024 Tomorrow’s solopreneurs who fare best might be those who know how to ask the most interesting, creative questions. —

Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 4 June 2024 Gain Insights On Customer Trends Companies of any size, including SMBs and solopreneurs, can use generative AI chatbots as a key way to gain insights on customer trends. —

Expert Panel®, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024 In an ever-evolving digital marketing landscape rife with expensive social media ad-buys many solopreneurs, corpreneurs and small business owners have to be hyper-strategic about what to invest in. —

Jasmine Browley, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2024 My years as a solopreneur, or a solitary tree, grew deep roots and expertise in all areas of business. —

Yec, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2024 Kristina Martin, a marketer and educator, has already made three GPTs: one to aid K-12 educators in writing progress report comments, an assistant for grading MLA English composition papers, and a brand-building guide for solopreneurs. —

Bysage Lazzaro, Fortune, 14 Nov. 2023 New co-working spaces are learning from WeWork’s mistakes by offering cheaper prices, more premium or personalized experiences, and catering to specific demographics like people who have turned their side gigs into full-time solopreneur ventures with unique locations. —

Ray A. Smith, WSJ, 10 Nov. 2023

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