Studies show that approximately $4\%$ of those surveyed between the ages of $16$ and $29$ in the United States are self$-$employed. The percentage increases to $11\%$ for those between the ages of $30$ and $49$ ; to $15\%$ for those between the ages of $50$ and $64$ ; and to $25\%$ for those $65$ years of age and older. This is a good example of how small businesses contribute to our economy by providing

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