SimVenture allows people to setup and run their own virtual company and learn about business and being an entrepreneur.
SimVenture is a powerful learning resource which can be used by universities, colleges, schools and individuals. It is also ideal for Business Support Agencies looking to stimulate business start-up activity and an enterprise culture. Commercial organisations seeking to develop greater entrepreneurial thinking amongst staff are also able to benefit from the business game since it offers a highly engaging, authentic and challenging learning experience.
Features:
Business Areas
- Market Research, Competitor Research, Customer Feedback
- Pricing, Sales Channels, Sales Promotions, Customer Support, Distributors, Personal Selling
- Target Markets, Selling Points, Promotions
- Business Planning
- Advertising, Direct Marketing, Public Relations, Networking, Website, Events and Exhibitions
- Product Design, Purchasing, Production, Quality Control
- Banking, Accounts, Credit Control
- Loans, Equity Investment, Grants, Overdrafts
- Forecasting - Profit & Loss, Cashflow, Budgets, Targets
- Premises, Relocation, Resources, Legal
- Recruitment, Selection, Management, Skills, Training, Stress
- Time Management, Priorities, Efficiency
Other features
- Unexpected events – e.g. burglary, supply problems, illness
- Monthly Reports - Evaluation, Profit & Loss, Cashflow, Balance Sheet
- Variable and dynamic data.
- Multiple currency options
- Notepad to record player’s notes.
- Custom content
- Business Plan Template
Help and Advice
- Virtual Advisor, Tips & Traps, 'Real World' Information
- Animated Tutorials, How do I help Menu?, How to Play SimVenture, Tutor Notes
- Player hints
- Extensive web resources linking to key websites
- Glossary of terms
Game
- Multiple Difficulty Levels
- Monthly decisions, up to 3 years simulated time, playing time 30 minutes-8 hours.
- Scenarios illustrating a selection of Business Problems
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