The Micro Business Game

Embark on an entrepreneurial journey in Garton Town with this engaging micro-business simulation! Manage your own fresh juice shop, handling all aspects from accounting and resource management to production and sales. This game, adapted from the classic Business Games of the German Sparkassenstiftung for International Cooperation (DSIK) and funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), provides a comprehensive experience mirroring real-world business challenges.

Key Features:

• Comprehensive Business Management: Develop your financial and entrepreneurial skills by making key decisions regarding hiring, menu planning, supplier selection, and financial strategies.
• Dynamic Gameplay: Navigate opportunities for growth while overcoming typical business obstacles. Life choices directly impact your financial success.
• Realistic Simulation: Experience the full cycle of running a small business, from securing loans at Garton’s Sparkasse to building relationships with suppliers and community leaders.
• Financial Literacy: Gain practical knowledge in revenue calculation, risk assessment, investment planning, loan management, and more.
• Team Management: Hire and manage employees with diverse skill sets, optimizing your workforce within your budget.
• Business Expansion: Invest in equipment, diversify your offerings, expand your store footprint, and cultivate strong supplier relationships to maximize profits.

Beyond the Juice Shop:

DSIK's mission is to empower individuals with the financial literacy needed to improve their lives. This game, honed over 20 years and incorporating over 200 years of German Sparkassen experience, delivers this knowledge in an engaging and accessible format.

Get Started:

Explore Garton Town, utilize the Shopping Center, network at the Social Club, and secure funding to launch your business. Master inventory management, pricing strategies, and customer satisfaction to build a thriving enterprise.

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/

Connect with 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/

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

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