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The Businesses and Hobbies expansion pack forThe Sims 4grants Sims exciting ways to pursue their entrepreneurial dreams bystarting and managing their own small business. With the addition of theEsteemed Entrepreneur aspiration, players can follow a structured path that guides them through the mechanics of running a successful business while setting clear goals to work toward.
Like other aspirations from DLC packs, this one not only helps players explore content and features introduced in the pack but also provides a framework for storytelling, shaping a Sim’s journey from a hopeful startup owner to a respected business leader. Once they complete the four milestones and all of the aspiration’s goals, Sims can even earn a helpful reward trait to ensure their legacy as a trusted entrepreneur with a thriving customer base.
How to Complete Friendly Founder in The Sims 4
Sims who are aiming to achieve the Esteemed Entrepreneur aspiration must finish the first milestone:Friendly Founder. This milestone sets attainable goals for new and aspiring small business owners.
The first goal is to grow their Business Renown from the bottom-tier Garage Business level to a one-star Hopeful Hustle.Sims can increase their Business Renown by getting positive reviews from customers. From the moment they walk in, welcome new customers with a friendly introduction and the Welcome to Business interaction. Increase the chances of getting positive reviews by creating a clean and pleasant ambiance that is nicely decorated and well-stocked or adequately prepared for the services provided. Maintaining a steady stream of satisfied customers and engaging with them is essential for business growth and achieving the first milestone.
How to Complete Popular Operator in The Sims 4
The first step in the Popular Operator milestone is togrow the small business to a Striving Startupby reaching a two-star Business Renown rating. At this level, players may find that their small businesses will see a boost in foot traffic, more purchases, and a rise in their entry and hourly fees.
Similar to thereputation system from the Get Famousexpansion, Sims can run their shop with either aDreamer or Schemer Alignment, which reflects how they choose to run their business and influences how customers perceive the shop. Dreamers focus on fairness, passion, and ethical business practices, while Schemers prioritize profit, strategy, and sometimes questionable tactics. Business owners can begin to develop their alignment by choosing social interactions in the Small Business menu that match the alignment they are interested in.Sims will also encounter Business Dilemmas which, depending on how they are solved, will influence their alignment. Reach the first level,LawfulorIllicit, for benefits such as improved customer relationships from a simple greeting.
Finally, Sims musthire an employeeand become friends with them to help manage the growing workload. From the Small Business Panel, Sims can Manage Employees and select specific Sims to hire. Employees can be assigned various tasks, including restocking, cleaning, and assisting customers. Developing a positive relationship with employees is essential for creating a friendly work environment, so owners should take the time to chat and joke with them.
How to Complete Honored Home Businessperson in The Sims 4
Satisfied customers are essential for a successful business. Customers are more likely tobecome Happy Customersif the shop’s alignment is in line with the targetcustomer’s personality traits and morals, if they have a strong relationship with the owner, or they enjoy exceptional service.
Getting Happy Customers requires the business to havereached level two in either the Dreamer or Schemer Alignment—Scrupulousfor Dreamers orUndergroundfor Schemers. This can be achieved by consistently selecting Dreamer or Schemer interactions and making business decisions that align with their philosophic approach.
The choices Sims make when selecting Small Business Perks can push the business further into either alignment. Perks can unlock new interactions. Dreamers can share inspiring business stories while Schemers might take riskier actions such as “accidentally starting fires” for insurance payouts.
Sims must alsogrow the small business to a Neighborhood Gem, which requires increasing Business Renown to three stars. As Renown increases to this level, Sims will see even more foot traffic and may have access to additional pricing and fee adjustments to maximize their profits.
How to Complete Esteemed Entrepreneur in The Sims 4
To become an Esteemed Entrepreneur and complete the aspiration, Sims must surpass the four-star Community Staple rating and reach the coveted five-starLocal Legendstatus. With the highest customer base as well as high payouts and customer fees, players will have less trouble coming across Happy Customers. Sims mustget five more Happy Customersby providing an experience that aligns with their business’s established reputation.
Finally, Sims must commit to their business’s alignment byreaching the third and final level of the Dreamer or Schemer Alignment, becoming eitherVirtuousfor Dreamers orNefariousfor Schemers. At this level, the business’s reputation is fully cemented, and its impact extends beyond just customers — family and friends develop strong opinions about the owner’s practices.
The business owner may also face a personal reckoning from their friendly and romantic relationships. They may evendevelop a new Fearif their clientele or close relationships do not share the same values.
Reward for Completing the Esteemed Entrepreneur Aspiration in The Sims 4
After completing all four milestones for the Esteemed Entrepreneur aspiration inThe Sims 4, Sims will earn the Beloved Brand reward trait, which enhances their small business’s reputation and customer loyalty. With this trait, any business they own will naturally receive more positive customer reviews, making it easier to maintain a high Business Renown.
Additionally, interactions with customers will yield a relationship boost, allowing business owners to form connections more quickly and improve customer satisfaction. Thistrait helps ensure continued success, making it easier to attract loyal patrons and keep the business thriving long after the aspiration is complete.
