Do you know many small businesses where you live?

1.Do you know many small businesses where you live?

Yes, I do. In fact, my neighborhood is filled with small businesses ranging from local eateries（本地小吃店）to boutique shops（精品店）. I think small businesses add character and personality（增添特色和个性） to the community, and it's great to see the owners working hard to provide quality products and services.

2.Do you prefer buying things in big companies or small businesses?

I prefer to shop at small businesses whenever possible. I find that small businesses often have unique and handmade items（独特手工制品）

that you can't find inbig chain stores（大型连锁店）. Additionally, by supporting small businesses, I feel like I am contributing to the local economy（为本地经济做出贡献）and helping to create a more vibrant community（创造更加活力的社区）.

3.Have you ever worked in small businesses?

Yes, I have. During college, I worked part-time at a small bookstore in my hometown. It was a great experience because I got to know the owner and the regular customers, and I felt like I was making a positive impact on the business. I also learned a lot about the book industry and gained valuable customer service skills（有价值的客户服务技能）.

4.Have you ever thought about starting your own business?

Yes, I have. I've always been interested in entrepreneurship（创业精神） and have had several ideas for businesses over the years. However, I haven't taken the plunge（下定决心采取行动） yet because I know that starting a business requires a lot of hard work and dedication. I would want to make sure that I had a solid business plan（稳固的商业计划） and the necessary resources before launching my own venture（启动我的企业）.