What Business Would You Start Today?

If money and time were no object, what business would you start today?

I’ve always wanted to own and operate a bookstore. Nothing practical about this, especially today. But if money and time weren’t an issue, it’s a passion project I’d pursue. I’d like to think I could make it something unique. There would be no other bookstore like MIke’s bookstore. I’d have a small performance and exhibit space for local musicians and artists. Maybe a creators’ studio for podcasters and musicians. And of course, a comfortable place to test-read a book and enjoy a cup of tea. And that’s just for starters as I build out my dream bookstore.

I may be 50 years late on this idea. Bookstores were a fading concern even before the pandemic. But if I had no limits, I’d give it my best effort to see if I could create a post-pandemic third place that would serve and thrive in my community.

And that’s only one of my no-limits business ideas. I keep a little orange notebook where I’ve written down dozens of others. Some have come to life in small ways. Others are waiting to be hatched. All help inspire my writing, projects, and even other ideas. That’s the great thing about the idea stage of starting your own business — money and time are no object.

How about you? What’s your “no limits” business idea? Dolphin petting zoo? Mobile ramen shop? Exotic pet sitting service? What would you stop everything to do right now, if time and money were no object?