Application Description

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 employee relations. 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 realistic and immersive experience mirroring the challenges and opportunities of entrepreneurship.

Key Features:

• Comprehensive Business Management: Handle finances, inventory, pricing, and staff management. Make crucial decisions impacting profitability and growth.
• Realistic Business Scenarios: Navigate real-world business challenges, including supplier negotiations, loan applications, and market fluctuations.
• Financial Literacy Development: Hone your financial skills by calculating revenue, assessing risk, planning investments, and managing debt.
• Team Building and Management: Hire and manage employees with diverse skill sets, optimizing your team for maximum efficiency.
• Business Expansion: Network and secure investments to expand your shop, diversify your offerings, and grow your customer base.
• Community Engagement: Build relationships with suppliers and community leaders to enhance your business prospects.

Game Progression:

Start your adventure in Garton Town. Utilize the local Shopping Center for supplies, network at the Social Club, and secure funding from Garton’s Sparkasse. Maintain sufficient stock to satisfy customer demand, strategically price your products, and invest wisely in equipment upgrades. Learn to analyze your revenue streams, manage risks, and plan for future investments. Expand your team and shop to achieve ultimate success.

Developed by: This game is a product of the German Sparkassenstiftung for International Cooperation (DSIK) leveraging over 200 years of German Sparkassen experience and expertise in financial literacy 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
• DSIK (LinkedIn): https://www.linkedin.com/company/deutsche-sparkassenstiftung-fuer-internationale-kooperation/mycompany/
• Phantasm Solutions (Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/phantasmsolutions
• Phantasm Solutions (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/phantasmsolutions/

Support & Privacy:

• Support: [email protected]
• Privacy Policy & Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/micro-business-game/home

What's New (Version 2.4):

• Last updated December 5, 2024.
• Turkish language support added.

Educational