Rodney

I would look at a business that was more service-oriented than straight retail, although a flower shop, which somebody mentioned above, is a nice business that involves both sales _and_ service. Service businesses usually don't require serious evening hours. You might consider some kind of rental business -- tool rental, costume rental and costume supplies, hell even a salon offering custom body painting and classes (I checked out your web page).

Or, if your wife is into a craft like beading or knitting or something, open a bead or knit shop (or whatever kind of craft) and offer classes as well. I know that such businesses sound marginal, but I know some local businesses based on hobbies or crafts that are doing quite well, and the people running them are doing things that they love.

If you're absolutely new to business, you might also look at businesses that can be operated by a single person, at least at first. Your wife could avoid the whole management/worker's comp/payroll withholding thing until she's more grown into the business.