The safest way to plan a Big Ambitions business is to split requirements into four checklists: location, equipment, stock and people. The Steam description confirms that opening a business involves renting a building, renovating it, getting stock and hiring staff. Exact item names, quantities and costs should be recorded from the current save rather than copied from an Early Access guide.
Requirements checklist
| Layer | Questions to answer before opening | Evidence status |
|---|---|---|
| Location | What building can host the business, and what rent or renovation does it create? | Store confirms buildings, rent and renovation; exact values need testing |
| Equipment | Which furniture and machines make the business operational? | Store confirms equipment is part of setup; exact list needs testing |
| Stock | What products must be purchased, imported or moved into the location? | Store confirms stock and importing; exact products need testing |
| People | Which employees or managers are required for this stage? | Store confirms staff and manager systems; exact requirements need testing |
How to use the database
Open the store equipment guide while planning the location. If the business depends on regular deliveries, read the warehouse guide before taking on more storefronts. If cash is tight, return to the best starting business guide and compare the full setup cost rather than only the purchase price.
The database will become more specific as each business is tested in version 1.0. Until then, a blank value is intentional: it means the site does not yet have a reproducible test, not that the requirement is zero.