Embark on an entrepreneurial journey in Garton Town with this 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 simulations by the German Sparkassenstiftung for International Cooperation (DSIK) and funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), provides a hands-on learning experience mirroring real-world business challenges and opportunities.

Key Features:

• Comprehensive Business Management: Handle finances, manage resources, and oversee production to keep your juice shop thriving.
• Strategic Decision-Making: Make critical choices regarding hiring, menu planning, supplier selection, and financial strategies.
• Realistic Business Growth: Navigate opportunities for expansion while overcoming obstacles typical of small business ownership.
• Financial Literacy Enhancement: Develop key financial skills, including revenue calculation, risk assessment, investment planning, and loan management.
• Team Building: Hire and manage employees with diverse skill sets, optimizing your workforce within budget constraints.
• Community Engagement: Build relationships with suppliers and local decision-makers to secure favorable deals and facilitate business growth.

Game Mechanics:

• Garton Town Exploration: Interact with various locations like the Shopping Center, Social Club, and Garton’s Sparkasse (bank) to procure supplies, network, and secure loans.
• Inventory Management: Set market prices, invest in equipment, diversify your product offerings, and maintain sufficient stock to satisfy customer demand.
• Business Expansion: Leverage social connections and attract investments to acquire more shop space and expand your business.

Learn from the Experts:

This game incorporates over 200 years of German Sparkassen experience and the expertise of leading financial literacy specialists for micro-entrepreneurs. It’s a proven approach to financial education, helping individuals make sound financial decisions to improve their personal and professional lives.

Beyond the Juice Shop:

Once you've built a successful business, consider starting a family! Learn household budgeting in our new Savings Game: 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
• DSIK (LinkedIn): https://www.linkedin.com/company/deutsche-sparkassenstiftung-fuer-internationale-kooperation/mycompany/
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Support & Privacy:

• Need help? Contact us at [email protected]
• Privacy Policy & Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/micro-business-game/home

What's New (Version 2.4):

• Turkish language support added (December 5, 2024)