New manager

Every manager starts the game with 2,000,000 € / $ / £ (virtual
currency, not real money).
You can earn more virtual money through the options described below:
-Buying and selling players
-Tickets incomes
-Sponsors
-TV
-Loans
-Deposits
On the finance screen you can see all financial transactions made by the
 club in detail. This information can be listed by days, weeks or
seasons. Remember that if your club goes in the red for a period of two
weeks, the team will go bankrupt and you will be fired. To get your club
 out of the red before the period of two weeks ends, you need to be in
the green for 24 hours. If you do not manage this and get fired, you
will receive three new job offers. Also, from this screen you can access
 to the following options:
\* Sponsors
\* Television
\* Loans
\* Deposits

In International Basketball Manager you will assume the role of coach /
director / president of a basketball team. You will participate in a
league with 19 other managers. Your objective will be to compete to
reach the top and become the best manager in the game.
You can control all aspects related to club management from finances,
game line-ups, in-game strategy, transfers, all the way to the stadium
remodeling. But don't worry, the game is simple for beginners, but gets
more involved as you explore the different possibilities.
The following sections explain (in general terms) the first steps to be
Once registration is completed and your email address verified you can
access to the game using your username and password. Players entering
for the first time will receive a list of offers from different teams
looking for new management. These existing teams may have some debts,
but once you take the control of the team, the team finances reset,
leaving 2,000,000€ cash in hand, new players, a new stadium, no
employees, etc… This ensures that all players start on equal terms.
Your team is enrolled in a league that shares with 19 other teams. These
 teams will be your companions and competition until the end of the
season. If you study them carefully you can learn their strengths and
weaknesses and be more prepared for your matches.
2) The time in IBM:
The game takes place in near “real-time”. Games are played at the
specified time and last 40 minutes. During each real week in the game
three league matches take place. The game leagues last 33 games (18
regular season + 15 playoff) over 13 real weeks. This is the length of a
 season and each season equals a year in the real life of the players.
3) Home screen:
After logging in, you are taken to the home screen. The game may request
 you to change the team name if the team you are taking over is unnamed.
 On the left side you can see the game menu, where you can access to all
 sections of the game. Below the menu, you will find important team
information. On the home screen there is the basic information about
your team like recent games results, upcoming games, latest news about
your league and the messages from your staff.
4) Navigating the site:
The main menu, situated in the left side of the screen, is divided into
four sections: Competition, Transfers, Coach, and Club. The competition
section contains all the information related to competitions, such as
results, standings, schedule, league leaders, awards winners, etc. In
the transfers section, you can view auctions and bid on players, view
search results from your scout and general manager, and check players
you have saved on your shortlist. The coach section contains the
starting lineup, tactics, training, junior team, and the line-up of your
 next opponent. Finally, in the Club section, you will see your senior
roster, your finances, the team stadium, and the Basket Journal- a
player written newspaper updated frequently with the latest news.
5) Basic Economics:
Successful management of team finances is one of the biggest challenges
you will face as manager. If your team is “in the red” (negative money),
 the club's financier will notify you. If you have not resolved the
situation in two weeks, you will be fired. To reset the count, you must
have a positive balance for 24 consecutive hours. If you lose your team,
 you will receive three new teams to take over. Be careful where and how
 you invest your initial money because your first steps are crucial to
the success of your team. Signing with a sponsor and selling the TV
rights are great sources of income for new managers.
6) Employees and notices:
You must hire employees to receive notices from them. Notices will give
you crucial help when starting. Below the game results on the home page,
 there is the message center. Here, all of your employee’s messages will
 appear. Also, important in-game announcements will appear from the
admins in this area from time to time.
7) Shirt and customization:
You can customize the design and colors of your team jersey. The colors
will be visible in several parts of the game, such as your chat posts,
the stadium seating, and your jersey. You can also change your stadium
and team name at any time.
8) Players' Ratings and Abilities:
The quality of players is measured by their "average”, which is the
combination of a player’s mental, physical, offensive, and defensive
abilities. The player average indicates the value of the player when
playing at their position. When a player plays out of his natural
position his average will be lower. The better a player’s average, the
better he plays in games.
9) Communicate with other managers!
The best way to get advice is to chat with other managers. The most
popular chat is the “Mercado” or Market chat room. Entering chat rooms
is quite simple. Just click on the chat logo on the bottom right, then
click the desired room. Private chat with individual players is also
possible. Also, you can send messages to offline players, asking them
your questions or to strike a transfer deal. Finally, the forums are a
great way to get your message out to the masses.