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
Jaime CatmullAnd 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
Annabel ActonExamples of solopreneur in a Sentence
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Banking platform Novo has launched a suite of financial tools tailored for solopreneurs and small business owners.
—Gene Marks, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
Freelancers and solopreneurs don’t come out of nowhere.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 30 Oct. 2024
With the right strategies, solopreneurs can grow their businesses and generate more revenue without burning out.
—Melissa Houston, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
For solopreneurs, decisions can be made on the fly.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
An even more eye-catching statistic is the fact that 84% of businesses in 2020 were run by a solopreneur (up from 76% in 1997).
—Jaime Catmull, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024
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
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Gene Marks, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
Freelancers and solopreneurs don’t come out of nowhere.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 30 Oct. 2024
With the right strategies, solopreneurs can grow their businesses and generate more revenue without burning out.
—Melissa Houston, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
For solopreneurs, decisions can be made on the fly.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
An even more eye-catching statistic is the fact that 84% of businesses in 2020 were run by a solopreneur (up from 76% in 1997).
—Jaime Catmull, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024
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
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“Solopreneur.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/solopreneur. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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