Small Business Venue or Custom Venue - Which is Best for my Type of Gameplay?

I would use a Business & Hobbies small business if any of the following are true:

• You will play as the owner.
• You want your sim to be able to purchase an item.
• You want to be charged an entrance fee, but only stay hours, not days.
• You want your sim to be able to attend a skill class.

Otherwise, I would use an Adventure Awaits custom venue. Custom venues can set different types of sims doing different actions at different times on the lot. You can just travel to the lot and they will be following that schedule, though your sim can do whatever they want, for free. Or you can schedule a getaway on that lot, pay per attending sim (not just played sims) per night, and give your played sim one of the set roles. You can’t purchase items or hold classes on the whiteboard at a custom venue, however.