No Motherlode Needed: 12 Unique Business Ideas for Your Sims Game
The Sims 4 is full of opportunities for creative entrepreneur sims, and sometimes business ideas can be the most unexpected. Why not host a honey tasting event, open a strawberry field, or organize speed dating for lonely sims? This collection features inspiring and atmospheric ideas that will not only diversify your gameplay but also provide plenty of opportunities for beautiful screenshots. Choose what speaks to you and build your dream business!
Self-Service Strawberry Field
You've probably all heard about these strawberry fields. Who hasn't dreamed of paying once and stuffing themselves with strawberries all day? We're sure sims are no different in this regard. Create a cozy lot with plenty of ripe berry bushes, install a ticket machine at the entrance, and enjoy a wonderful business! At the exit, you could sell small baskets of berries or cute strawberry desserts.
Strawberry pose pack by The Serenade Of Shadows
Ritual Performances & Exorcism Ceremonies
Looking at the list of available occult sims and the Life & Death expansion, one might suspect that owners of old houses could use some help... Seems like someone needs to start cleansing spaces! Create a charismatic "ghost hunter" sim: with a stylish cloak, mysterious gaze, and personal arsenal of candles and amulets. They could be called to homes with bad auras or cemeteries where something's clearly wrong. The atmosphere – from gothic to horror – is your choice, as long as it gives you goosebumps!
Haunted house by LittleYellowDuck
Animal Psychology Center
Pets are adorable, but even in The Sims they don't always behave perfectly... Open a cozy animal psychology center where caring specialists can help with feline aggression or canine anxiety. Build a vibrant lot with plush pillows, training zones, and a meditation corner (for the owners, of course). Let every furry client leave with a new toy and peace of mind!
Adorable dog houses by Max 20 Reserve
Black Market for Stolen Art
When Sims start stealing not just toasters but actual artwork, it's time to open your underground gallery. Stolen masterpieces, shady deals, suspicious clients in sunglasses and long coats – just like in the movies. Place a tough-looking guy at the entrance to set the mood, keep the lighting dim, and host weekly "members only" exhibitions. Just don't get caught by the police. Or... make them part of the business?
Honey Tasting Tours
Everyone knows about wine tastings, but what about swapping wine for sweet, golden honey? These tours aren't just unique – they're wholesome: cozy apiaries, golden jars, open-air tastings. You could build a charming bee farm with decorative hives, a honey cafe, even a candle workshop. Perfect for nature lovers, slow living enthusiasts, and health-conscious sims. Plus, it makes for gorgeous screenshots with blooming meadows in the background.
Speed Dating for Romantic & Friendly Relationships
When there's no time for dating but loneliness becomes unbearable, speed dating comes to the rescue! And not just for romance – sims can search for new friends just as actively as for their soulmates. Why not organize an event where you can meet a dozen sims in one evening and find "your people"? It's a simple, fun way to bring people together and a perfect business idea for sociable sims. Who knows – maybe your event will spark the beginning of a great sims love story.
Yacht Party & Cruise Events
If your sim family happens to have a luxurious yacht sitting idle, it's time to turn it into an income source! This could become a stylish business hosting parties, photoshoots, and even weddings on water. Bonus points for playing out a storyline about wealthy heirs who lost everything to the family patriarch's failed investments – with only their beloved yacht remaining as both their home and livelihood. Ocean sunsets, atmospheric music – all available for the price of admission. Just don't get stranded mid-sea without fuel! :)
Rock Climbing Tours & Hiking Trips
Mount Komorebi was made for adventure! Towering cliffs, suspension bridges, snow-capped peaks – a paradise for active sims and nature lovers. Don't forget about regular hiking tours through scenic locations too. Why not start a travel agency offering routes for all skill levels – from camera-friendly walks to serious climbs? Add a campground, hire guides, and organize group expeditions – instant business! Plus you'll get breathtaking screenshot opportunities as a bonus.
Tabletop & Board Game Café
Warm lighting, the aroma of coffee, shelves filled with games, and a cozy space where sims can spend evenings with old friends or make new ones. Not everyone has an extensive board game collection, the right space, or company – and your sim could fix that. Open an anti-café where everyone finds something they enjoy: whether it's Mafia, chess, or Jenga. A perfect business for warm-hearted sims who want to create an atmosphere of coziness and fun.
Tarot Card Readings
If your Sim has a passion for mysticism, it's time to open a charming fortune-telling parlor. A cottage surrounded by candles and incense aromas, cards laid out on velvet tablecloths – everything should put clients in the right mystical mood. Atmosphere plays the key role here, but if done with heart, this business can be both profitable and truly magical. Perfect for sims who love mystery and unusual stories.
Witch's house by nulevhroma
Boat & Kayak Rentals
A cozy dock, the gentle lapping of water, and a few well-kept boats waiting for passengers – isn't it delightful? You don't need huge startup capital for this business, just a love for the sea and an appreciation for beautiful views. Rent out boats for romantic sunset dates or organize fishing trips to scenic, hard-to-reach spots. This business adds a leisurely, cozy vibe to your gameplay.
Boat control mod by waronkcc
Personal Diving Instructor
A dream job for sims who adore the ocean – and for players who love capturing atmospheric screenshots. Dive into the underwater world with clients, exploring marine landscapes, sunken secrets, and maybe something... mystical. Don't limit yourself to Sulani (though it's perfect for diving) – create your own dive center with unique aesthetics and intriguing routes. After sessions, offer clients an adrenaline boost – like jet ski rides. A little risk, lots of fun... and extra income!
