SimVenture, the award-winning business simulation game, absorbs users in
a highly authentic, rich and enjoyable learning experience.
Acknowledged as a flexible and sustainable teaching resource, SimVenture
fast-tracks business and entrepreneurship skills and understanding.
Used in hundreds of educational and commercial organisations, SimVenture
brings a wide range of business subjects to life.What does SimVenture do?
SimVenture allows people to setup and run their own virtual company and
learn about business and being an entrepreneur.Who is SimVenture for?
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.Who uses SimVenture?
SimVenture is typically used by people who want to learn about business
and/or entrepreneurship. Students and budding entrepreneurs benefit from
using the software and vocational learners find the software particularly
appealing.The business game is also a powerful training resource for organisations
seeking to develop teamwork, broaden skill-sets and fast-track thinking.
Why is SimVenture popular?
SimVenture is a business game that engages and challenges minds.
The software is driven by decisions made by the user. The reality
of the business simulation combined with the on-screen information
makes it a rich learning resource.Business Areas
* Market Research, Competitor Research, Customer Feedback
* Pricing, Sales Channels, Sales Promotions, Customer Support,
Distributors, Personal Selling
* Target Markets, Selling Points, Promotions
* 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, EfficiencyOther features
* Unexpected events - e.g. burglary, supply problems, illness
* Monthly Reports - Evaluation, Profit & Loss, Cashflow, Balance Sheet
* Variable and dynamic data.
* Notepad to record player's notes.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 termsGame
* Multiple Difficulty Levels
* Monthly decisions, up to 3 years simulated time, playing time
30 minutes - 8 hours.
* Scenarios illustrating a selection of Business Problems
Hardware requirements
* 1 Ghz Pentium equivalent or better, 400Mb disk space, 512Mb RAM,
1024x768 screen, sound, Microsoft Windows 2000 or XP service pack 2
Download File Size:121.14 MB
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