Estrus is the stage of the reproductive cycle in which the dog can become pregnant; sometimes a dog that is in estrus is said to be in heat or in season. On average, puberty or sexual maturity is reached at about 6 months of age, but this can vary by breed.
A small scale enterprise is a privately owned and operated business, characterized by a small number of employees and low turnover. A small enterprise usually only shares a tiny segment of the market it operates in.
Small Business. Definition: A sole proprietorship is a unincorporated business owned by one individual, making it the simplest form of business to start and operate. There are over 20 million sole proprietorships operating in the United States and Canada, making it by far the most popular form of business ownership.