He worked as a cabby on and off for three years before opening the deli.

Julius worked as a clerk for a shipping company before opening a candy store.

She worked with other solicitors for a number of years before opening her own practice.

Karen's second husband; an attorney who worked for the Governor's office before opening his own private practice.

He worked his way up to manager before opening his own restaurant in 1980.

Diane worked at the Chalet for a number of years before opening her own shop.

He worked for a builder of custom homes before opening his own construction business in 1989.

Nonetheless, the play worked well enough in the weeks before opening to garner serious offers from two sets of producers.

His brother did major in biology and worked for a biological supply company before opening a plant nursery.

He worked initially as a tailor for some years, before opening an ouzeri.