"The freedom!" Not having a boss, setting my own hours, being in charge... What does freedom mean to you as a small business owner?

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All the above and the real flex is freedom to do what I need . Sometimes I just don’t want a quiet day and I take it

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This is what I want. All this, and being able to be home with my kids.

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