Here are some people describing the type of organization or work they do. Can you select the correct vocabulary from the options below to complete each sentence.
entrepreneur
family firm/business
freelance
multinational
self-employed
state-owned
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Entrepreneur
An individual who starts and runs a business, taking on financial risks in the hope of profit.
Example : Jane is an entrepreneur who founded her own tech startup last year.
Family firm/business
A business that is owned and operated by members of the same family.
Example : Smith & Sons is a family business that has been passed down through three generations.
Freelance
Working independently and not committed to a particular employer long-term.
Example : After quitting her job, Sarah decided to work freelance as a graphic designer.
Multinational
A company that operates in multiple countries.
Example : Apple is a multinational corporation with stores in over 25 countries.
Self-employed
Working for oneself as a freelancer or the owner of a business rather than for an employer.
Example : Mark is self-employed as a consultant and sets his own working hours.
State-owned
A business or industry that is owned and controlled by the government.
Example : The country's railway system is a state-owned enterprise.