Employer to Entrepreneur

2. Creations of the mind, such as inventions; literary and artistic works; designs; and symbols, names, and images used in commerce.
5. A person or organization that puts money into financial schemes, property, etc., with the expectation of achieving a profit.
6. A fundamental change in a business strategy or direction.
7. The exclusive legal right, given to an originator or an assignee to print, publish, perform, film, or record literary, artistic, or musical material, and to authorize others to do the same.
9. A financial gain, especially the difference between the amount earned and the amount spent in buying, operating, or producing something.
10. A person who is self-employed and works for different companies or clients.
12. A newly established business.
15. Interact with other people to exchange information and develop contacts, especially to further one's career.
16. The income generated from the sale of goods or services, or any other use of capital or assets, before any costs or expenses are deducted.
17. A symbol, word, or words legally registered or established by use as representing a company or product.
18. A particular group of consumers at which a product or service is aimed.

1. A written document that describes in detail how a new business is going to achieve its goals.
3. A business or project that operates outside of traditional norms or established industries, often in a unique or niche market
4. A job or project that someone does in addition to their main job to earn extra income or explore a passion
8. The loss of potential gain from other alternatives when one alternative is chosen.
11. A person who organizes and operates a business or businesses, taking on greater-than-normal financial risks in order to do so.
13. A government authority or license conferring a right or title for a set period, especially the sole right to exclude others from making, using, or selling an invention.
14. A short presentation that explains a business idea to investors or customers.