as in businessman
a person who starts a business and is willing to risk loss in order to make money
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as in businessmen
a person who starts a business and is willing to risk loss in order to make money
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John Hopewell, Variety, 13 Mar. 2026
In an effort to uplift local entrepreneurs, Young said the program seeks to help local businesses develop their businesses through consulting and a matching grant to financially assist them.
—Emma Hall
march 13, Sacbee.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Emma Hall
march 13, Sacbee.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Hollywood is embracing a fast-growing creator economy where marketing brands are integrated directly into movies, TV series and social media, and major talent and storytellers go beyond product endorsements to become brand creators and owners as entrepreneurs.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 12 Mar. 2026
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The series explores the extraordinary life of Alice Guy—a woman who was an artist, entrepreneur, wife and mother.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 13 Mar. 2026
In an effort to uplift local entrepreneurs, Young said the program seeks to help local businesses develop their businesses through consulting and a matching grant to financially assist them.
—Emma Hall
march 13, Sacbee.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Noun
In an effort to uplift local entrepreneurs, Young said the program seeks to help local businesses develop their businesses through consulting and a matching grant to financially assist them.
—Emma Hall
march 13, Sacbee.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Hollywood is embracing a fast-growing creator economy where marketing brands are integrated directly into movies, TV series and social media, and major talent and storytellers go beyond product endorsements to become brand creators and owners as entrepreneurs.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 12 Mar. 2026
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“Entrepreneur.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entrepreneur. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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