Esteemed Entrepreneur Aspiration – Guide

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What Is It?

The Esteemed Entrepreneur aspiration is part of The Sims 4: Businesses and Hobbies expansion pack. Designed for Sims who want to climb the ladder of self-made success, this aspiration focuses entirely on owning and growing a Small Business, interacting with customers, and unlocking powerful perks as you progress.

Whether you’re a heartfelt baker, an art gallery visionary, or a clever schemer gaming the system this aspiration has branching alignment choices that shape your Sim’s legacy.

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Focus Area	Description
Category	Popularity
Required Pack	Businesses and Hobbies Expansion
Best Traits	Ambitious, Outgoing, Self-Assured, Perfectionist
Useful Skills	Charisma, Retail Savvy (alignment), Crafting-based (based on business type)
Reward Trait	Beloved Brand Customers leave more positive reviews, boost relationship gains, and improve business success automatically
Difficulty	High (requires business management, employee hiring, & consistent customer satisfaction)

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Aspiration Milestones

Stage 1: Friendly Founder

Task	Tips
Grow your Small Business to a Hopeful Hustle	Business ranks up based on profits, customer satisfaction, and frequency of use.
Have 20 Customers Visit	Run regular hours! Hosting events or sales helps increase foot traffic.
Acquire a Small Business Perk	Earn perk points by satisfying customers, managing tasks, or completing orders. Open the Perks menu in the business panel.

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Stage 2: Popular Operator

Task	Tips
Grow to Striving Startup	Keep customers happy, offer variety, and maintain short wait times.
Reach First Level of Dreamer or Schemer Alignment	Your business alignment shifts based on how you treat customers (Dreamers are ethical, Schemers are manipulative).
Hire an Employee & Become Friends	Click the register or management panel to hire. Socialise often to build friendship.

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Stage 3: Honored Home Businessperson

Task	Tips
Get a Happy Customer	Click on satisfied Sims and ask for feedback or perform friendly interactions.
Grow to Neighborhood Gem	Keep reviews high, and decorate your lot attractively to build rapport.
Reach Second Alignment Level	Continue your alignment path Dreamers get bonus satisfaction, Schemers get discounts and loopholes.

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Stage 4: Esteemed Entrepreneur

Task	Tips
Grow to Local Legend	Business rank 4 – max your service, aesthetics, and perks.
Get 5 More Happy Customers	Use friendly service, quality products, and social chats. Short waits help too!
Reach Third Alignment Level	Fully commit to Dreamer or Schemer to unlock final perks.

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Reward Trait: Beloved Brand

Once completed, your Sim earns the Beloved Brand trait:

• Auto-Positive Reviews Even passive customers leave glowing feedback
• Faster Relationship Gains Boosted friendships with regulars
• Improved Business Success Easier customer retention, higher footfall
• Alignment Synergy Dreamer perks = happiness; Schemer perks = profit

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Extra Tips for Success

• Use Alignments Strategically: Dreamers = customer-first; Schemers = profit-maximising.
• Keep Your Business Clean: Clutter and mess affect reviews!
• Decorate Your Store: Add plants, displays, lighting, and music for ambience points.
• Skill Up: Charisma helps with sales and hiring; Crafting skills boost product quality.

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