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Sims 4: Ultimate Guide to Business and Hobby Cheats

Author : Sebastian Update : Apr 02,2025

The latest expansion for *The Sims 4* introduces a wealth of new activities, from running a small business to becoming a tattoo artist. For those who prefer to expedite their progress or experiment with different scenarios, here's a comprehensive guide to all the *The Sims 4* Businesses and Hobbies cheats and how to use them effectively.

How To Use Cheats in The Sims 4 Businesses and Hobbies Expansion

To dive into the world of cheats in *The Sims 4*, you first need to access the console command window. The method varies by platform:

  • Mac: Press Command, Shift, and C.
  • PlayStation/Xbox: Simultaneously press all four shoulder buttons (L1, L2, R1, and R2).
  • PC: Use CTRL, Shift, and C.

Once the console window is up, type in "testingcheats true" to enable cheats. This step is crucial as it activates the functionality of many cheats. With that out of the way, you're ready to explore the cheats available in the Businesses and Hobbies expansion.

All The Sims 4 Businesses and Hobbies Expansion Cheats

Tattoo shop in The Sims 4 as part of an article about Businesses and Hobbies cheats.

Skill Cheats

In the Businesses and Hobbies expansion, you can master two new skills: Pottery and Tattooing. If you're eager to skip the learning curve, use these cheats to instantly set your skill levels:

stats.set_skill_level Major_Pottery XReplace X with a number from 1 to 10 to set your Pottery skill level.
stats.set_skill_level Major_Tattooing XReplace X with a number from 1 to 10 to set your Tattooing skill level.

Trait Cheats

Enhance your Sim's personality with new traits that can be added or removed using the following cheats:

traits.equip_trait trait_BelovedAdds the Beloved Brand trait to your Sim.
traits.remove_trait trait_BelovedRemoves the Beloved Brand trait from your Sim.
traits.equip_trait trait_IdealistAdds the Idealist trait to your Sim.
traits.remove_trait trait_IdealistRemoves the Idealist trait from your Sim.
traits.equip_trait trait_ShadyAdds the Shady trait to your Sim.
traits.remove_trait trait_ShadyRemoves the Shady trait from your Sim.

Perk Cheats

Unlock various Skill Mastery Perks to give your Sim a competitive edge in their endeavors. Use the following cheats to add these perks:

traits.equip_trait AspirationalCreatorAdds the Active Aura perk to your Sim.
traits.equip_trait AspirationalThinkerAdds the Aspirational Thinker perk to your Sim.
traits.equip_trait AuraActiveAdds the Active Aura perk to your Sim.
traits.equip_trait AuraCreativeAdds the Creative Aura perk to your Sim.
traits.equip_trait AuraMentalAdds the Mental Aura perk to your Sim.
traits.equip_trait FinalTouchAdds the Final Touch perk to your Sim.
traits.equip_trait InTheZoneAdds the In the Zone perk to your Sim.
traits.equip_trait PigeonholedActiveAdds the Pigeonholed (Active) perk to your Sim.
traits.equip_trait PigeonholedCreativeAdds the Pigeonholed (Creative) perk to your Sim.
traits.equip_trait PigeonholedMentalAdds the Pigeonholed (Mental) perk to your Sim.
traits.equip_trait PigeonholedSocialAdds the Pigeonholed (Social) perk to your Sim.
traits.equip_trait PowerfulPerformerAdds the Powerful Performer perk to your Sim.
traits.equip_trait SecondWindAdds the Second Wind perk to your Sim.
traits.equip_trait SpacebendAdds the Spacebender perk to your Sim.
traits.equip_trait SecretSpiceAdds the Secret Spice perk to your Sim.

These are all the *The Sims 4* Businesses and Hobbies cheats and how to utilize them. For more tips and tricks, check out our guide on how to break and repair a broken object during the *The Sims 4* Blast from the Past event.

*The Sims 4* is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.