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Volpedia/Games/The Sims 4/Expansions/Businesses & Hobbies
THE SIMS 4 / EXPANSIONS

Businesses & Hobbies

Businesses & Hobbies adds additional small-business and hobby-focused content.

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Practical advice: Choose an activity you enjoy before investing your Sim's time and funds.
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How it works

Businesses & Hobbies adds additional small-business and hobby-focused content.

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Practical advice

Choose an activity you enjoy before investing your Sim's time and funds.

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Mistakes to avoid

Do not equate every base-game hobby with owning an expanded small business.

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