would-be entrepreneur
collocation in Englishmeaningsofwould-beandentrepreneur
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would-be
adjective[before noun]
uk/ˈwʊd.bi/us/ˈwʊd.bi/
wanting or trying ...
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entrepreneur
noun[C]
uk/ˌɒn.trə.prəˈnɜːr/us/ˌɑːn.trə.prəˈnɝː/
someone who starts their own business, especially when this involves seeing a ...
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(Definition ofwould-beandentrepreneurfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)
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Put another way, it might be the degree of institutional permeability that dictates whether a would-beentrepreneurcan successfully challenge existing boundaries of institutional authority.
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The private enterprise programme for thewould-beentrepreneurand the would-be self-employed is to continue.
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If we brought together work and living we could realise far more the resources and abilities of the youngwould-beentrepreneur.
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The effect is to increase costs for many start-up businesses discouraging would-be entrepreneurs and investors backing them.
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Both are reporting record activity, and a surge of inquiries from existing or would-be entrepreneurs.
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There is a vast reservoir of would-be entrepreneurs on a micro-scale whose involvement in gainful activities has as much social as economic benefit.
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The legitimate direct selling of consumer goods now accounts for approximately £1 billion of retail trade and offers very useful part-time employment to thousands of would-be entrepreneurs.
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There is no doubt that it is still very difficult for would-be entrepreneurs or small firms seeking their first expansion to find sums within the £15,000 to £30,000 bracket.
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The course is primarily designed to provide training to would-be entrepreneurs in the nuances of starting and operating a business or expanding existing family business as well as character building.
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