Most of the men were railroad employees, but others were independent small businessmen.

But operating as a small independent businessman can sometimes be tricky.

His mother is an artist, his father an independent businessman and sailor.

"He is an independent businessman who has been working with the Russians for five to six years" to develop and sell high-technology products.

I'm just an independent businessman, trying to become more independent.

Until 1982 he lived there as an independent businessman.

A charming man courts a woman, telling her that he's a wealthy independent businessman.

His father was an independent businessman who owned a janitorial service.

I left town and went up to Vallejo to establish myself as an independent businessman.

He is currently an independent businessman in the Kansas City area.