Sims 4 Hobbies and Business Cheats

Are you tired of the endless grind in The Sims 4, wishing your Sims could master skills faster or turn their struggling businesses into thriving empires overnight? You're not alone. Many Simmers dream of skipping the mundane and jumping straight to the fun parts of success and mastery. The good news? You can! With the right Sims 4 Hobbies and Business Cheats, you can transform your gameplay, giving your Sims the edge they need to excel in their passions and dominate the entrepreneurial world.

This comprehensive guide will equip you with all the essential cheat codes, tips, and tricks to fast-track your Sims' hobbies, boost their skills, and make their businesses incredibly profitable. Get ready to unlock a whole new level of control and creativity in your Sims' lives!

Getting Started: How to Enable Cheats in The Sims 4

Before you can unleash the power of Sims 4 Hobbies and Business Cheats, you need to know how to activate the cheat console and enable cheats. It's a straightforward process that takes mere seconds.

The Cheat Console

To open the cheat console in The Sims 4, simply press:

• PC: Ctrl + Shift + C
• Mac: Command + Shift + C
• PlayStation/Xbox: All four shoulder buttons simultaneously

A white bar will appear at the top of your screen. This is where you'll type in your cheat codes.

Activating testingcheats true

For most advanced cheats, especially those related to skills and business perks, you'll first need to enable testingcheats true.

1. Open the cheat console.
2. Type testingcheats true (or testingcheats on).
3. Press Enter. You should see a message confirming that cheats are enabled. Now you're ready to dive into the specific Sims 4 Hobbies and Business Cheats!

Boost Your Sim's Skills: Essential Hobby & Skill Cheats

Mastering skills is fundamental to many hobbies and business success in The Sims 4. Why spend countless hours painting or programming when you can instantly max out a skill? These cheats are perfect for fast-tracking your Sims' personal growth and professional development.

General Skill Cheats

The most versatile cheat for hobbies and skills is stats.set_skill_level [SkillName] [Level].

• Replace [SkillName] with the exact name of the skill (no spaces, or use underscores if there are multiple words).
• Replace [Level] with a number from 1 to 10 (or higher for some specific skills like Vampire Lore which goes up to 15).

Here are some common skill names you can use with this cheat, vital for various hobbies and professions:

• Logic: stats.set_skill_level Major_Logic 10
• Painting: stats.set_skill_level Major_Painting 10
• Writing: stats.set_skill_level Major_Writing 10
• Programming: stats.set_skill_level Major_Programming 10
• Cooking: stats.set_skill_level Major_Cooking 10
• Gourmet Cooking: stats.set_skill_level Major_GourmetCooking 10
• Mixology: stats.set_skill_level Major_Bartending 10
• Fitness: stats.set_skill_level Skill_Fitness 10
• Charisma: stats.set_skill_level Major_Charisma 10
• Guitar: stats.set_skill_level Major_Guitar 10
• Piano: stats.set_skill_level Major_Piano 10
• Violin: stats.set_skill_level Major_Violin 10
• Photography: stats.set_skill_level Major_Photography 10 (Requires Get to Work)
• Wellness: stats.set_skill_level Major_Wellness 10 (Requires Spa Day)
• Vampire Lore: stats.set_skill_level statistic_skill_AdultMajor_VampireLore 15 (Requires Vampires)
• Veterinarian: stats.set_skill_level Major_Vet 10 (Requires Cats & Dogs)
• Baking: stats.set_skill_level Major_Baking 10 (Requires Get to Work)
• Flower Arranging: stats.set_skill_level AdultMajor_FlowerArranging 10 (Requires Seasons)

Simply type the cheat into the console, press Enter, and watch your Sim instantly become a master! This is an incredibly powerful way to speed up Sims 4 hobby progression.

Dominate the Market: Sims 4 Business Cheats

Running a successful business in The Sims 4, whether it's a bustling retail store, a five-star restaurant, or a top-tier vet clinic, requires dedication, time, and often, a lot of Simoleons. But what if you could bypass the struggles and jump straight to profitability and prestige? These Sims 4 business cheats are your secret weapon.

Retail Business Cheats (Get to Work)

For retail businesses, the key to success often lies in having enough capital, managing employees, and unlocking powerful perks. While there aren't direct cheats to instantly max out business stars, you can use money and perk cheats to give yourself a massive advantage.

• Money Cheats:

  • kaching - Adds 1,000 Simoleons to your household funds.
  • rosebud - Also adds 1,000 Simoleons.
  • motherlode - Adds a whopping 50,000 Simoleons to your household funds.
  • Money [amount] - Sets your household funds to the exact amount you specify (e.g., Money 999999 for nearly a million). This is invaluable for initial investments or recovering from a bad sales day.

• Retail Perk Cheats: These cheats allow you to instantly unlock retail perks without earning the required perk points. You'll need testingcheats true enabled.

  • bucks.unlock_perk Retail_Discounts true - Customer Discount (small discount on items)
  • bucks.unlock_perk Retail_MoreCustomers true - Serious Shopper (more customers)
  • bucks.unlock_perk Retail_LowerEmployeeTrainingCost true - Cheaper Training (reduces employee training costs)
  • bucks.unlock_perk Retail_StorePlacard_Draggable true - Curious Shopper (attracts more customers)
  • bucks.unlock_perk Retail_ImproveRetailSocials true - Haggler (improves sales interactions)
  • bucks.unlock_perk Retail_CustomerBrowseTime true - Customer Browse Time (customers browse longer)
  • bucks.unlock_perk Retail_DescreaseRestockCost true - Instant Restock (reduces restock costs)
  • bucks.unlock_perk Retail_RestockSpeed true - Faster Restocking (employees restock faster)
  • bucks.unlock_perk Retail_EmployeeManagement true - Efficient Management (improves employee performance)
  • bucks.unlock_perk Retail_Uniforms true - Slick Salesman (employees wear uniforms)
  • bucks.unlock_perk Retail_Signage_Small true - Small Sign (decorative)
  • bucks.unlock_perk Retail_Signage_Large true - Large Sign (decorative)
  • bucks.unlock_perk Retail_BuyStoreCasiment true - Buy a Store (allows buying another retail lot)

Restaurant Business Cheats (Dine Out)

Similar to retail, money cheats are crucial for setting up and expanding your restaurant. For restaurant perks, you'll use a slightly different cheat type:

• Restaurant Perk Cheats:
  • bucks.unlock_perk RecommendDishSocial true - Ingredient Quality Options (influences ingredient quality)
  • bucks.unlock_perk AdditionalWaiter_ExtraWaiter true - Additional Waiter (adds a waiter slot)
  • bucks.unlock_perk EatFaster true - Patient Patrons (customers eat faster)
  • bucks.unlock_perk InspirationalSpeechSocial true - Inspirational Speech (boosts employee performance)
  • bucks.unlock_perk LargePartyTable true - Large Party Table (allows larger groups)
  • bucks.unlock_perk LowerEmployeeTrainingCost true - Cheaper Training (reduces employee training costs)
  • bucks.unlock_perk MoreCustomers true - More Customers (attracts more customers)
  • bucks.unlock_perk RiskFreeMarkup true - Surplus Harvest (reduces food spoilage)
  • bucks.unlock_perk TableCloth true - Table Cloth (decorative)
  • bucks.unlock_perk ChefsHat true - Chef's Hat (decorative)
  • bucks.unlock_perk ExpensiveIngredients true - Experimental Food (unlocks experimental dishes)
  • bucks.unlock_perk IngredientCostDiscount true - Ingredient Cost Discount (reduces ingredient costs)

Vet Clinic Business Cheats (Cats & Dogs)

Running a successful vet clinic also benefits greatly from financial boosts and unlocking perks.

• Vet Clinic Perk Cheats:
  • bucks.unlock_perk vetperks_MoreCustomers true - Patiently Waiting (more customers)
  • bucks.unlock_perk vetperks_LowerEmployeeTrainingCost true - Lower Employee Training Costs (reduces training costs)
  • bucks.unlock_perk vetperks_InspirationalSpeechSocial true - Inspirational Speech (boosts employee performance)
  • bucks.unlock_perk vetperks_ReducePetStress true - Reduce Pet Stress (pets are less stressed)
  • bucks.unlock_perk vetperks_AnimalWhisperer true - Animal Whisperer (improves interactions with pets)
  • bucks.unlock_perk vetperks_SupplyDiscount true - Supply Discount (reduces cost of vet supplies)
  • bucks.unlock_perk vetperks_AdditionalVet true - Additional Vet (adds a vet slot)
  • bucks.unlock_perk vetperks_LengthenImpatience true - Lengthen Impatience (customers wait longer)
  • bucks.unlock_perk vetperks_VetSupplyQuality true - Vet Supply Quality (improves quality of vet supplies)

General Business Management Cheats

While not directly for businesses, these cheats can indirectly help your Sim's entrepreneurial journey by boosting their career or providing resources.

• Career Promotion: If your Sim's business relies on a specific career (e.g., a scientist for a tech business), you can instantly promote them.
  • careers.promote [CareerName]
  • Example: careers.promote Doctor or careers.promote Scientist
• Satisfaction Points: Use these points to buy reward traits that can benefit your Sim's business or skills.
  • sims.give_satisfaction_points [amount] (e.g., sims.give_satisfaction_points 5000)
  • You can then spend these points in the Rewards Store.

Maximize Your Riches: Money Cheats for Business Success

No discussion of Sims 4 Hobbies and Business Cheats is complete without reiterating the power of money cheats. Whether you're starting a new venture, expanding an existing one, or just want to ensure your Sim never has to worry about bills again, these are your go-to commands.

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