He worked for George Howlan before establishing his own business, operating as a general merchant and also being involved in fishing.

Mayr worked as a waitress and sandwich maker before establishing herself as a professional writer.

Sulman worked for various companies before establishing a wallpaper, stationery and book store in Chatham.

He worked in journalism and public relations before establishing his own career-counseling business.

Henry worked as an employee in the building industry for around 20 years before establishing his own joinery shop in 1886.

Like his brother, he was a lawyer and worked together with him before establishing his own law practice in Ba.

Grassick worked in the delivery business for a time before establishing the Capital Ice Company.

He worked for several lumber firms before establishing his own company in 1899.

His father worked for the railway for a year before establishing a grocery store.

Cortes worked, before establishing his own firm Agencie Group in 2007.