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Sims 4: Business and Hobby Cheats Guide

Author : Jason

Apr 23,2025

Get ready to take your *The Sims 4* experience to the next level with the new Businesses and Hobbies expansion. Whether you're dreaming of running your own small business or showcasing your creativity as a tattoo artist, this expansion has something for everyone. But, let's face it, not everyone enjoys the slow grind to the top. That's where cheats come in handy. Here's a comprehensive guide on all the *The Sims 4* Businesses and Hobbies cheats and how to use them to your advantage.

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

Before diving into the world of shortcuts, you'll need to access the console command window. The method varies depending on your platform:

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

Once the window is open, enter "testingcheats true" to enable cheats. This step is crucial as some cheats won't function without it. Now you're all set to explore the cheats offered in the Businesses and Hobbies expansion.

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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

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

stats.set_skill_level Major_Pottery X	Set Pottery level by replacing the X with a number between 1 and 10.
stats.set_skill_level Major_Tattooing X	Set Tattooing level by replacing the X with a number between 1 and 10.

Trait Cheats

Enhance your Sims with new personality traits without the grind. Use the following cheats to equip or remove traits:

traits.equip_trait trait_Beloved	Unlocks the Beloved Brand trait for your Sim.
traits.remove_trait trait_Beloved	Deletes the Beloved Brand trait from your Sim.
traits.equip_trait trait_Idealist	Unlocks the Idealist trait for your Sim.
traits.remove_trait trait_Idealist	Deletes the Idealist trait from your Sim.
traits.equip_trait trait_Shady	Unlocks the Shady trait for your Sim.
traits.remove_trait trait_Shady	Deletes the Shady trait from your Sim.

Perk Cheats

Gain an edge in the game of life with Skill Mastery Perks. These cheats allow you to unlock various boosts for your Sims:

traits.equip_trait AspirationalCreator	Unlocks the Active Aura perk for your Sim.
traits.equip_trait AspirationalThinker	Unlocks the Aspirational Thinker perk for your Sim.
traits.equip_trait AuraActive	Unlocks the Active Aura perk for your Sim.
traits.equip_trait AuraCreative	Unlocks the Creative Aura perk for your Sim.
traits.equip_trait AuraMental	Unlocks the Mental Aura perk for your Sim.
traits.equip_trait FinalTouch	Unlocks the Final Touch perk for your Sim.
traits.equip_trait InTheZone	Unlocks the In the Zone perk for your Sim.
traits.equip_trait PigeonholedActive	Unlocks the Pigeonholed (Active) perk for your Sim.
traits.equip_trait PigeonholedCreative	Unlocks the Pigeonholed (Creative) perk for your Sim.
traits.equip_trait PigeonholedMental	Unlocks the Pigeonholed (Mental) perk for your Sim.
traits.equip_trait PigeonholedSocial	Unlocks the Pigeonholed (Social) perk for your Sim.
traits.equip_trait PowerfulPerformer	Unlocks the Powerful Performer perk for your Sim.
traits.equip_trait SecondWind	Unlocks the Second Wind perk for your Sim.
traits.equip_trait Spacebend	Unlocks the Spacebender perk for your Sim.
traits.equip_trait SecretSpice	Unlocks the Secret Spice perk for your Sim.

And there you have it—all the The Sims 4 Businesses and Hobbies cheats and how to use them. If you're looking for more tips, check out 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.