This lesson focuses on the growth of firms and looks at the many different ways a firm can grow. The lesson looks at the pros and cons of the different ways to grow and includes many tasks throughout the lesson. This lesson covers the following topics in a lot of detail, with relevant theory, examples, videos and diagrams: Internal growth External growth Horizontal integration Vertical integration Lateral growth Mergers Takeovers I have included both a student and teacher copy of the lesson resources. I have also included a nice worksheet on the lesson that has numerous questions on the topic. This lesson is perfect for A-Level Economics and can also be used for Business Studies.

This detailed lesson (35 slides) on oligopolies is a great introduction to a very important market structure. This lesson helps students fully understand why profits are maximised when marginal revenue equals marginal costs for oligopolies and focuses heavily on the kinked demand curve. The lesson looks at the following topics and includes various tasks and examples throughout. Oligopoly Introduction Kinked Demand Curve Game Theory Profit Maximisation I have included various tasks for students to work on during the lesson and have linked to some great videos that help explain a potentially difficult topic. I have also included a great key diagram revision resource for kinked demand curves which has all the information students need on one simple and effective diagram. I have briefly introduced game theory - however this will be covered in a lot more detail in another of my lessons. This lesson is perfect for A-Level Economics.

This lesson on inflation helps students fully understand what inflation is and how it can effect the economy. I have included enough theory that this attached lesson could easily stretch across 2-3 lessons. The lesson looks at what inflation is, how it is measured, a brief history of UK inflation, the problems of inflation and the causes of inflation. The lesson sets out to answer the following learning objectives: All Students will know how inflation levels are measured Most Students will know the different problems caused by inflation Some Students will know the difference between cost push and demand pull inflation The lesson helps students fully understand the key concepts of inflation and covers the following topics in good detail: Inflation Retail Price Index (RPI) Cost push inflation Demand pull inflation Price stability The 2nd lesson then goes on to link key theory to the housing market (a typical exam topic) and how inflation can impact that industry. The lesson looks to cover the following learning objectives: All Students will know what deflation is Most Students will know the different ways of solving inflation Some Students will know how inflation can effect the UK housing market The lesson concludes with various questions based on the theory covered. This lesson is perfect for GCSE Economics and could be sued for A-Level Economics.

This lesson is a perfect introduction to market failure. The lesson includes lots of detailed theory, diagrams, examples and tasks. The lesson starts with a look at productive and allocative efficiency. The lesson then explains what market failure is and why it is a big problem. The lesson then looks briefly a the following types of market failure: * Externalities * Merit and Demerit Goods * Public goods Main lesson aim: Students will understand what market failure is and the main causes of market failure. I have made a nice task where students need to tick whether a product is a public, merit or demerit good and explain their answer. I have also included a nice worksheet on the topics covered. I have also included a student copy of the PPT. This lesson is perfect to GCSE or A-Level Economics.

An extension of aggregate supply theory and a detailed look at LRAS, the banking system and the labour market. Main aim: Students will expand their theory of AS and look at how focus on detailed reason how LRAS can be impacted in an economy. Students also assess both the Classical and Keynesian view. This lesson covers the following areas: Re-cap on aggregate supply Keynesian vs Classical Aggregate Supply & the Institutional Structure of the Economy The Labour Market & LRAS Keynesian Economists & Wage ‘Stickiness’ The lesson includes numerous written tasks with two essay-based exam questions at the end. This lesson could easily last 2+ hours.

Students will learn about the key concepts and theory behind loss aversion and anchoring and how this relates to behavioural economics. Students will learn key economic examples of each and how it impacts the choices of consumers, firms and governments. Videos, tasks and exam style questions included.

I like to finish teaching the marketing mix with a fun group task. This PPT includes a nice idea for students to look at the 4 P’s and create their own fizzy drink. They need to look at all elements of the marketing mix and design a new drink. I have also included a similar group task on a new chocolate bar. I have also included a simple marketing mix worksheet students need to fill in after they select a product of their choice. A good few lessons when all marketing theory has been taught. Perfect for GCSE Business Studies.

A bumper selection of resources to help you teach the ways to improve a businesses cash flow. This lesson follows on really well after you have taught how to calculate cash flow forecasts. The PPT looks at the main strategies a typical business can look to improve it’s cash flow; lower costs or increase revenues. There are many examples to help make this information accessible for students. I have also included a nice lesson starter where students need to look at very seasonal businesses and think about how this may impact a businesses cash flow throughout a year. I have also included a detailed cash flow worksheet that includes finance questions and written questions all based on cash flow. Perfect for GCSE Business Studies.

A nice lesson that looks at the main types of employment laws for staff. The lesson looks at key theory for each law and provides examples. There are numerous tasks throughout the PPT all leading to a nice employment laws worksheet, where students need to create a storyboard for the government to help advertise a chosen employment law. A nice lesson that helps teach a potentially dull topic. Perfect for the People in Business topic for GCSE Business Studies.

A good lesson that covers the theory behind the main production methods. This PPT covers job, batch and flow production. It also covers CAD, CAM and CIM manufacturing. It also looks at the difference between automation and mechanisation. It has links to a few key videos. The lesson starter asks students to guess how long it takes a computer and robot to solve a Rubik’s cube - with a link to the relevant video. The lesson concludes with a detailed worksheet that covers all the key theory in production. A great lesson that helps cover operations for GCSE Business Studies. This lesson may also be useful for design technology lessons.

A good lesson to help teach sources of finance to larger businesses and companies. The PPT focuses on theory of the main types of finance raised by LTD’s and PLC’s. The lesson finishes with a great scenario finance task. Students need to read an exam style business scenario and then recommend the correct source of finance for that companies needs, and explain their choice. This lesson builds on from sources of finance needed for smaller businesses and is perfect when looking at growing businesses. Perfect for GCSE Business Studies.

A good lesson that looks at both internal and external growth and there various pros and cons. The lesson provides theory of both mergers and takeover with relevant examples. The lesson has numerous tasks throughout and provides the perfect introduction to the Growing as a Business topic. I have also included a nice worksheet on the topic. Perfect for GCSE Business Studies and Economics.

A nice lesson that covers stakeholders and how they may be impacted if a business grows. The lesson looks at what a stakeholder is, the difference between internal and external stakeholders and relevant examples. The lesson also looks at how growing businesses can impact the aims of various stakeholders. I have also included a nice stakeholders worksheet. This is perfect for teaching the Growing as a Business topic in GCSE Business Studies.

A nice lesson to help teach subsidies and how they can impact the supply curve. The lesson provides theory on the pros and cons of subsidies with relevant examples. The lesson has numerous exam style questions which cover topics such as subsidies and supply and demand. Perfect for GCSE Economics.

A bumper lesson covering many topics on recruitment. The lesson includes theory on the ten stages of the recruitment process. It also covers internal and external recruitment. The lesson has a fun aptitude test for students to complete and a detailed worksheet aimed at the topic. A nice lesson looking at the various stages of recruitment. Perfect for GCSE Business Studies and may also be useful for A-Level.

A bumper selection of resources that covers many aspects of people in business. The lesson starts with appraisals. The PPT looks at what appraisals are and the pros and cons they bring to a business. This short lesson then goes over many aspects of the people in business topic. I have included detailed worksheets and quizzes that covers topics ranging from recruitment, training and motivation. A Perfect summary / revision lesson for GCSE Business Studies.

A really detailed and comprehensive revision guide to help students prepare for their GCSE Business Studies exam. This 57 page revision guide includes all theory for the AQA Unit 1 Exam: Setting Up a New Business. The revision guide also includes many worksheets and exam style questions. The revision guide covers the following chapters / topics: 1. Keywords / Key terms for Unit 1 2. Setting up a New Business - Theory, examples, worksheets and revision resources 3. Finance - Theory, examples, worksheets and revision resources 4. Marketing - Theory, examples, worksheets and revision resources 6. Human Resources - Theory, examples, worksheets and revision resources 7. Operations - Theory, examples, worksheets and revision resources I have also included key tips on answering 9 mark questions and other useful resources. This revision guide is easy to read and makes sure students know the required theory really well. This revision guide is made for the AQA GCSE Unit 1 exam - but it could easily be adapted for other exam boards such as OCR and Ed Excel. The perfect revision resource for GCSE Business Studies students.

A nice lesson that looks at the four ways entrepreneurs can generate business ideas: 1. Spotting trends and anticipating their impact 2. Identifying a market niche 3. Copying ideas from other countries 4. Taking a scientific approach The lesson covers the theory of each and includes relevant examples. The lesson also includes relevant video clips and quick tasks. The lesson concludes with a nice group task where students need to work together to answer key questions on the lesson covered. I have also included a nice plenary task where students need to memorise the key terms covered in today’s lesson and write them down with relevant key terms. This lesson is aimed at AS Level Business Studies students, but it could be adapted for GCSE Business Studies.

A bumper lesson that looks at how a business can aim to improve its cash flow. The lesson includes all the key theory and the possible impact of certain decisions to improve sales or lower costs. The lesson includes a student handout copy of the lesson that works alongside the main lesson PPT. There are many tasks and examples throughout to help keep students engaged and learning. I have also included a cash flow forecast worksheet. This lesson is aimed at A-Level Business Studies students.

A really detailed lesson on the law of diminishing returns and returns to scale. This lesson looks at the difference between the short-run and long-run and introduces the concept of the law of diminishing returns with nice clear and fun examples. The lesson then explains returns to scale and the three possibilities. I have tried to make this tricky topic easy for students to understand and included various tasks throughout the lesson. There are graph and calculation questions and a exam style question to finish off. I have also included a nice multiple choice quiz on the topic which would be perfect for a plenary / starter task. Perfect set of resources for A-Level Economics / Microeconomics.