De eenmanszaak
Example: De eenmanszaak groeit snel dankzij goede klantenservice.
Definition
"De eenmanszaak" refers to a sole proprietorship, a type of business owned and operated by a single individual, where the owner has full control and responsibility for all aspects of the business, including profits and liabilities.
Etymology
The Dutch term "de eenmanszaak" literally translates to "the one-man business." It combines "eenmans" meaning "one man" and "zaak" meaning "business" or "affair." This straightforward naming reflects the business structure of a single-person ownership. Did you know that this term emphasizes the personal involvement and sole responsibility of the owner?
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"De eenmanszaak" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Entrepreneurship - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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the sole proprietorship