Well, consignment shops seem to be a big biz in my home area of Northeast Tennessee. Basically, all you have to do is resell stuff you find in your basement and if you cannot manage that, then you can get stuff off of eBay etc. and resell it in your shop. Now, another idea would involve independent restaurants. In that case, you could rent out a cheap building, and start a biz that appeals to the independent eating crowd. Note, certain people out there are tired of chain restaurants. Also, in your independent restaurant, appealing to the local culture would be a big plus and possibly draw in many customers.