What is it called to own your own business?

Owning your own business is commonly referred to as entrepreneurship.

Here are a few related terms:

Entrepreneurship – The process of starting and running your own business.

Self-employment – When you work for yourself rather than for an employer.

Business ownership – The legal and financial control of a business entity.

Sole proprietorship – A specific type of business structure where one individual owns and operates the business.

If you own your business, you are typically called an entrepreneur, business owner, or self-employed individual depending on the context.