BusinessMan

BusinessMan is a business simulation about building profitable companies. You start as an entrepreneur among others, with an initial €20,000 to invest, or you can try to become a chairman of an existing company. As chairman, you earn regular income, while the greatest returns come with greater risks.

Ways to make money

You can invest in stocks and real estate, build stores that sell other companies’ products, or produce goods through factories and farms. Research plants let you improve existing products, while gathering operations can extract resources such as oil, wood, iron and coal. You can also build coal, wind and nuclear power plants.

Companies and expansion

You choose how to structure your businesses: create a separate company for each production operation, put several under one company, or manage everything through a single company. The city develops around you, and building lots are limited. Its economy is dynamic: unemployment can leave people unable to afford goods.

You can invest in other businesses, including helping new companies get started, and build a chain of companies as you expand from a small town toward the top of the business world. Investing in a reputable company can also help people trust the businesses it backs.

Products and research

Use research plants to improve product designs and release new products from time to time. New releases help maintain your reputation and build hype, while repeatedly offering the same product can quickly make people lose interest.

Laws and reputation

Laws change over time. For example, the state may require cleaner technologies and better filters before production can continue. Other companies may sue you for stealing their ideas, and fines or legal trouble can damage your reputation. A poor reputation can make even a genius difficult to hire.

Managing the business

The simulation relies on detailed numerical information about companies. You can take out loans when interest rates are low, invest the money, and collect prizes at yearly events, including titles such as “innovator of the year.”