- self-employed
- a private firm (PRC usage)
Generated: This refers to individuals who work for themselves rather than being employed by an organization. They manage their own business and are responsible for their own income.
He is self-employed and runs his own small shop.
Generated: In the context of the People's Republic of China, this refers to a business that is privately owned and not part of the state sector.
This private firm is very successful in the market.