If you want to know the best way to succeed in any of our business simulations, whether you’re running Executive, Retailer or Entrepreneur, our team at April Training have put together a short list of the most important things to remember in business. If you apply these skills and techniques to our simulations, you should be well on the way to success!

1. One of the key things to remember when running a business is to make a firm strategy that is flexible enough to account for unpredicted changes. If you have a clear idea of where you would like to be, it’s much easier to get there.

2. Another important thing to think about is time-scales. Within the simulations, just like in the real world of business, there are often time limits. This means you have to think on your feet and make quick but informed decisions. Also make sure to incorporate these limits into your initial plan.

3. Keep on top of the figures. The most imporant aspect of a business is its abillity to generate income, so make sure that you understand the finances and know how you’re going to get the most out of what you start with. Always keep your eyes open for new opportunities!

4. Finally, be aware of the market. If you know there is a gap in a particular sector, there could potentially be money to be made so don’t lose the advantage and let it go to waste. Market sizes are also absolutely key when it comes to profit-making, so market research can prove to be invaluable (both in real business and within simulations).

Good luck!

April simulations are a great way to increase interest and generate enthusiasm for business and management across the board, thanks to their involving nature and exciting edge over lectures and other traditional methods of teaching. All three products can be used to give students and employees a new perspective on learning and entrepreneurship.

Executive is a large simulation run competitively with up to 9 teams. It is a great way to encourage team participation as well as provide greater experience in the world of business. Reports are generated at the end of every round which track on the candidates’ progress in relation to their competitors, and encourages everyone to go for it and think seriously about the decisions they make. For more information see our main website.

Retailer is also a large simulation that can be run competitively. This gives it similar advantages to Executive in that it actively engages participants and encourages a ‘can-do’ attitude throughout the simulation process. With ranges of different decisions from marketing to operations to be made every round, everyone will get involved with this interactive simulation. For more details see our site.

Entrepreneur is a smaller-scale business simulation than our other products, working best with small groups or individuals. It is non-competitive, but there are still plenty of challenges to keep everyone entertained! Ideal for giving a small group an insight into how a business functions in a hands-on and practical way. For more information, visit the page on our main website.