small-time operator

Translations
мелкий дельец
She was known as a small-time operator in the business world.
Она была известна как мелкий дельец в деловом мире.
Definitions
A small-time operator refers to a person or business that operates on a small scale, often with limited resources, influence, or impact. This term can imply a lack of ambition or significance in comparison to larger, more established entities in the same field.