Opening for business
A commercial establishment opening for the first time, or resuming business on the first day after a holiday.
Refers to a commercial establishment or shop opening for business, or to resuming trade on the first day after a holiday break. In traditional commercial belief, opening for business marks the starting point of financial fortune, so an auspicious day must be carefully chosen in hopes of prosperous trade and abundant financial resources. This custom is still observable in many industries today.