diff --git a/unbelievaboat/business.py b/unbelievaboat/business.py
index b8045be..92e35c3 100644
--- a/unbelievaboat/business.py
+++ b/unbelievaboat/business.py
@@ -171,19 +171,39 @@ class Business(commands.Cog):
             if len(businesses) >= 3:
                 return await ctx.send("You can only own up to 3 businesses!")
             
-            cost = business_types[business_type]["cost"]
-            if not await bank.can_spend(ctx.author, cost):
-                return await ctx.send(f"You need ${cost:,} to start this business!")
+            cost = int(business_types[business_type]["cost"])  # Ensure cost is an integer
+            current_balance = await bank.get_balance(ctx.author)
+            max_balance = await bank.get_max_balance(ctx.guild)
             
-            await bank.withdraw_credits(ctx.author, cost)
-            businesses[business_name] = {
-                "type": business_type,
-                "employees": business_types[business_type]["employees"]["min"],
-                "upgrades": [],
-                "last_collection": None
-            }
-        
-        await ctx.send(f"Congratulations! You are now the proud owner of {business_name}!")
+            # Debug information
+            debug_msg = (
+                f"Debug Info:\n"
+                f"- Your current balance: ${current_balance:,}\n"
+                f"- Business cost: ${cost:,}\n"
+                f"- Max possible balance: ${max_balance:,}\n"
+                f"- Can spend: {await bank.can_spend(ctx.author, cost)}"
+            )
+            await ctx.send(debug_msg)
+            
+            if not await bank.can_spend(ctx.author, cost):
+                return await ctx.send(
+                    f"You need ${cost:,} to start this business! "
+                    f"(You have ${current_balance:,})"
+                )
+            
+            try:
+                await bank.withdraw_credits(ctx.author, cost)
+                businesses[business_name] = {
+                    "type": business_type,
+                    "employees": business_types[business_type]["employees"]["min"],
+                    "upgrades": [],
+                    "last_collection": None
+                }
+                await ctx.send(f"Congratulations! You are now the proud owner of {business_name}!")
+            except ValueError as e:
+                await ctx.send(f"Error occurred while trying to withdraw credits: {str(e)}")
+            except Exception as e:
+                await ctx.send(f"An unexpected error occurred: {str(e)}")
 
     @business.command(name="view")
     async def view_business(self, ctx, *, business_name: str = None):