ON Sims 2: Open for Business, Can my Sim open a business in the shopping district?

Question

I want my sims to open a shop in a shopping district, I just loaded the Bluewater Village to Pleasentview, now can my Sim open their own business there? In order for me to do this, do I have to create my own shopping District? Or can I only have shops in my neighborhood.

I have 1 more Question:

I want my Sim to open a bakery/resteraunt, I tried but all the chef did was cook while the customers just walked around and talked with each other, do I have to take their order or what do I have to do?!

Answer 1

Yes, you can open a shop, but I'm pretty sure you have to buy the property first.

You need a sales member to sell products in your store. The cook will do only that, cook.