The Micro Business Game

Embark on an entrepreneurial journey in Garton Town with this engaging 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 sales. This 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), offers a comprehensive learning experience.

Key Features:

• Comprehensive Business Management: Handle all aspects of your juice shop, honing your financial and entrepreneurial skills. Make crucial decisions regarding hiring, menu planning, supplier selection, and financial strategies.
• Realistic Business Challenges and Opportunities: Navigate the complexities of running a business, encountering both growth opportunities and challenges.
• Financial Literacy Focus: Develop your understanding of revenue calculation, risk assessment, investment planning, loan management, and more.
• Team Management: Hire and manage employees with diverse skill sets, optimizing your workforce within budget constraints.
• Business Expansion: Network at the Social Club, secure investments, expand your shop, and diversify your offerings to increase your customer base.
• Supplier Relationships: Build strong relationships with suppliers to negotiate favorable deals and enhance your business growth.

Game Mechanics:

• Garton Town Exploration: Discover the town's offerings, utilize the Shopping Center for supplies, network at the Social Club, and secure loans from Garton’s Sparkasse.
• Inventory Management: Set competitive market prices, invest in juice equipment, maintain diverse product offerings, and prevent stock shortages to satisfy your customers.

Beyond the Game:

This game builds upon over 20 years of experience from DSIK in financial education, combining the knowledge of German Sparkassen expertise with insights from financial literacy experts for micro-entrepreneurs.

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/

Follow Us:

• 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/

Further Adventures:

After mastering your juice shop, expand your skills with our SavingsGame: http://onelink.to/s7fn2b

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Version 2.4 Update (December 5, 2024): Added Turkish language support.

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