But soon he started his own businesses and went through a series of failed ventures, from running a bagel shop to founding a skirt factory.

I propose a series of cooperative ventures, under government auspices and control, in the light industry field.

Additionally, a series of private and public ventures are developing local businesses in the community.

He sold the coins for $20,000 and invested the money in a series of successful ventures, the first steps toward building his corporation.

The merger plan is the latest in a series of joint ventures by big oil companies looking for higher profits, analysts said.

He lost his money in a series of speculative ventures and died 20 years later in relative poverty.

Staff members are also in disagreement over a series of ventures undertaken jointly by the Smithsonian and private corporations.

Looked at separately, her businesses appear as a series of small ventures, but taken together they are a case study in entrepreneurship.

Hill had a series of failed artistic and business ventures.

Craig and Darren have been active business partners in a series of successful ventures for over ten years.