Two confirmed business paths
The official Escape The Matrix description names reselling and dropshipping as ways to make money while growing from small gigs toward company ownership. That confirms their place in the game’s progression, but not a universal order in which every player should unlock them.
Compare the choice in your own save
When a business option becomes available, note the entry cost, the time it needs, and what you give up by spending that money elsewhere. A useful comparison is simple:
| Question | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| What cash does it require? | Prevents an unlock from leaving you unable to continue other work. |
| What does the current interface say it returns? | Keeps the decision grounded in the live version of the game. |
| Does it need active attention? | Helps compare it with gigs or other activities. |
| What else could that cash unlock? | Makes the opportunity cost visible. |
Avoid unsupported profit promises
No verified public source used by this wiki provides a permanent profit table for either path. If you see a “best dropshipping strategy” claim, check when it was posted and compare it with the current in-game numbers before acting on it.