start one's own business — to establish and begin operating one's own company or enterprise
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to establish and begin operating one's own company or enterprise
Pronunciation (IPA): /stɑːrt wʌnz oʊn ˈbɪznəs/
Example Sentences
- My cat started her own business selling fish-flavored ice cream, but the only customer was herself.
- Many young entrepreneurs start their own business right after graduation.
- He quit his job to start his own business, and now his former boss is his biggest client.
start one's own business
NOUN[/stɑːrt wʌnz oʊn ˈbɪznəs/]
to establish and begin operating one's own company or enterprise

After years at the bank, she decided to start her own business — a cozy neighborhood bakery.
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“My cat started her own business selling fish-flavored ice cream, but the only customer was herself.”
“Many young entrepreneurs start their own business right after graduation.”
“He quit his job to start his own business, and now his former boss is his biggest client.”
“The government provides various support programs for those who want to start their own business.”
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