The Micro Business Game

Embark on an entrepreneurial journey in Garton Town with this immersive micro-business simulation! Manage your own fresh juice shop, mastering all aspects of running a small business, from accounting and resource management to production and growth. This engaging game, adapted from classic Business Games by the German Sparkassenstiftung for International Cooperation (DSIK) and funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), provides hands-on experience in financial decision-making and entrepreneurial skills.

Key Features:

• Comprehensive Business Management: Handle all facets of your juice shop, from hiring employees and setting menu prices to managing suppliers and finances.
• Realistic Financial Challenges and Opportunities: Learn to calculate revenue, assess risk, plan investments, and manage loans – all crucial aspects of business success.
• Team Building and Expansion: Grow your team by hiring employees with diverse skill sets and expand your store by attracting investment and building relationships within the Garton Town community.
• Networking and Supplier Relationships: Cultivate relationships with suppliers to secure favorable deals and connect with key community figures to boost your business.
• Financial Literacy Focus: Developed by DSIK, leveraging over 200 years of German Sparkassen experience and expertise in financial literacy for micro-entrepreneurs, this game promotes balanced financial decision-making.

Game Mechanics:

• Stock Management: Maintain optimal stock levels to satisfy your customers.
• Pricing Strategies: Set market prices to maximize profits.
• Investment Decisions: Invest wisely in equipment and expansion opportunities.
• Loan Management: Utilize loans effectively to support your business growth.

Beyond the Juice Shop: Once you've built your successful business, the game continues! Learn the art of household budgeting in the companion SavingsGame (available at http://onelink.to/s7fn2b).

Learn More:

• DSIK: https://www.sparkassenstiftung.de/en
• Micro-Business Game Workshops: https://www.sparkassenstiftung.de/en/business-games/products/micro-business-game
• Phantasm Solutions: https://www.phantasm.biz/

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• DSIK: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/www.sparkassenstiftung.de, LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/deutsche-sparkassenstiftung-fuer-internationale-kooperation/mycompany/
• Phantasm Solutions: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/phantasmsolutions, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/phantasmsolutions/

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What's New (Version 2.4): Turkish language support added (Dec 5, 2024).

The Micro Business Game Screenshots