I would think if one were to start a business, you would have to, let’s say, “predict” how your business will do and the income it will generate. Since our economy hasn’t been exactly thriving (but for government substenance) I’d be reluctant to take out a loan to start a venture in such an environment.
Taking out a non-recourse loan and gambling is one thing. Starting a business is a real risk. I’d say, it would even be hard to determine what business to start in these economic times. What would it be? Restaurant? Anything related to real estate or automotive? Retail? Tough out there.