This lesson recaps from 1.1 aims and objectives first, we then look at the topic in more detail by considering how aims and objectives change depending on the type of business, for example a struggling business might aim for retrenchment and downsizing whereas a growing business increasing market share in foreign markets. Two 3 mark question with a model answer to self assess and some consolidation activities. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This lesson introduces learners to the growing importance of the role technology plays in business. We start by looking at some businesses that operating as both online and physical stores, some discussion on what type of online businesses students have used. A 3 mark question with a model answer is included as well as a 12 mark question based on a new online retailer that has gone physical recently. Structure guidance for the 12 mark question, with a model conclusion for students to look at before peer assessing and improving their own answers. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This lesson introduces learners to what quality actually means in business, benefits of having good quality. Real life examples of Audi and BMW and their quality assurance processes. 6 mark question on the topic with a model guide for students to use to self assess. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This lesson introduces learners to internal and external considerations to complete a SWOT analysis. We start by looking at what a SWOT analysis is and the types of questions we need to ask ourselves to find out our SWOT. We then contextualise with a few examples such as Mcdonald’s, Thornton’s and a brief sorting activity with Apples SWOT. We then go on to look at a concise case study on BHP the large mining company, students can work in pairs or a group to assess the companies position using SWOT, the outcomes of this can be used to answer a 12 mark question based on the case study. A concise model answer is included for students to peer assess and a kahoot quiz with link to finish off. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This bundle of lessons is the ultimate resource for investment appraisal and can be delivered over 2-3 lessons. We introduce learners to the three main techniques of investment appraisal, we go through each one, with step by step, concise, clear and engaging examples before students have a go at practising the calculations. We start with payback, a few examples with answers and then students can practice, we then look at the advantages before going on to ARR. A good set of examples and questions for ARR, with answers popping in to see how we get to the end figure. We then go on to look at NPV with a few more examples and questions. Two kahoot quizzes with links to further consolidate knowledge of how to calculate payback, ARR and NPV. A 20 mark question which requires some calculation is included, with a concise model answer for students to use to develop their own answer. We finish with the box plenary as usual. All you need to deliver investment appraisal - open the powerpoint, run through it, and deliver quality lessons whilst saving precious time. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! - all files in zip folder. Thank you

This lesson introduces learners to the various external influences that can impact businesses. We start by looking at the PESTLE factors and what they include, we then look at Porter’s five forces before reading a case study on Morrison’s and the top four supermarkets in the UK. A 10 mark question with structure guidance and a concise model answer is included for students to look at and improve their own answers after peer assessments. To consolidate the PESTLE factors we read a concise fact file on the housing market, students use this information and their own research to find out more about the housing market, and then feedback the PESTLE factors they think are impacting on the housing market. We finish off with a kahoot quiz, the link is included and a box plenary. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This lesson introduces learners to the various stakeholders and how they can conflict with shareholders priorities. We start by looking at the different types of stakeholders involved in a business, we then look at their key interests, followed by evaluating the most important interest for each stakeholders. Once students know the interests well, we can start to look at how stakeholders might conflict with each other - a few examples given here. We read a case study on Unilever, students prepare presentations on whether they should focus on shareholders or stakeholders, this is in the form of a 20 mark question so students could answer it after the presentation, or for homework. Structure guidance and concise points that would be the main focus of the answer is provided. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This lesson introduces learners to different types of training such as off the job, on the job and induction training, pros and cons of each discussed and two 3 mark questions with model answers for self or peer assessment. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This double lesson introduces learners to the importance of cash for the survival of a business, inflows and outflows are discussed, students seperate inflows from outflows, then they go on to complete a cash flow forecast step by step with guidance on the powerpoint. Formulas are given to help work out net cash flow, opening and closing balance. Students then go on to consolidate this by creating a cash flow forecast for Ian Beale’s fish and chip shop, some further calculation practice followed. We also look at how to improve cash flows, there is a matching task which can be cut out and phsyically matched or written. 3, 6 and 9 mark questions with model answers to build exam skills on the topic. A consolidation lesson where students complete a cash flow forecast with a template on the computer. They can play with the figures to see how it will affect closing balance. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This lesson introduces learners to recent protectionism that has taken place. We start by looking at the purpose of protectionism then look at the recent example of Donald Trump imposing tariffs on China, and then another example of Obama imposing tariffs on Chinese tyres, a concise case study on this with a 4 mark question, structure guidance and a model answer for students to peer assess with. We then go onto the short and long term effects of protectionism with a 10 mark question, answers included. We finish off with a box plenary and a homework research task. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This lesson introduces learners to the extent of which MNCs actions can be controlled. We start with the some examples of significant actions by MNCs which would require intervention. We then look at reasons for how they can and cannot be controlled. A concise case study and video on the BP oil spill, students attempt a 12 mark question, structure guidance is given and a concise model answer to help students with developing contextual skills. We finish the course with a good old box plenary! Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you and I hope your class enjoys Theme 4 and that you save some time!

This bundle could be delivered over 3 lessons and introduces learners to return on capital employed and gearing, whilst consolidating ratios from theme 2 such as current ratio, acid test, gross and net profit margins. Students have a chance to consider the limitations of ratios also. We start by demonstrating simple broken down examples of roce and gearing, as well as the other ratios with a range of consolidation activities. We also have a group task where students are given accounts of a major retailer, and they have to report back on how well the company has been performing by carrying out all the ratio analysis. Two kahoot quizzes with links provided and a box plenary to finish with. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This bundle of lessons can be spread over 2-3 lessons and learners are introduced to the two financial statements. We start by breaking down an example of a Pizza shop’s revenues, costs and profit to show how the income statement is built step by step, students consolidate with an activity of creating an income statement for Ian Beale’s fish and chip shop. Answers provided to self assess. We then go on to the statement of financial position or balance sheet, before looking at some financial information and carrying out calculations (which students would’ve learned in year 12 theme 2 such as current ratio), answers provided to self assess, next, using these answers students complete a 12 mark written question - the type that appears in paper 3, so it’s a good idea to make sure students are familiar with this. Structure guidance and concise model answer provided to develop exam technique, a kahoot quiz and box plenary to finish with. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This bundle of resources is the ultimate pack for knowledge retrieval in the build up to exams. 1x set of 11 flashcards 1x PDF of the powerpoint 1x knowledge quiz questions on word The above resources can be used in a variety of ways to ensure students can recall all the key knowledge they need. For example, the flashcards can be used by students to quiz themselves with friends and family, the word document can be folded in half and cut out, this way the question is on one side and the answer on the other - perfect for quizzing. The PDF can be used in lessons as a starter or plenary to recap knowledge, it can also be sent to students as a revision resource and then quizzed in class the following lesson. The knowledge tests can be sat by students at the end of teaching the unit, they are the same questions that are on the flashcards, so students should aim to get 100% if they utilise the flashcards. Colourful, concise and engaging flashcards to make sure it sticks! Thank you

This bundle of resources is the ultimate pack for knowledge retrieval in the build up to exams. 1x set of 23 flashcards 1x PDF of the powerpoint 1x knowledge quiz questions on word The above resources can be used in a variety of ways to ensure students can recall all the key knowledge they need. For example, the flashcards can be used by students to quiz themselves with friends and family, the word document can be folded in half and cut out, this way the question is on one side and the answer on the other - perfect for quizzing. The PDF can be used in lessons as a starter or plenary to recap knowledge, it can also be sent to students as a revision resource and then quizzed in class the following lesson. The knowledge tests can be sat by students at the end of teaching the unit, they are the same questions that are on the flashcards, so students should aim to get 100% if they utilise the flashcards. Colourful, concise and engaging flashcards to make sure it sticks! Thank you

This bundle of resources is the ultimate pack for knowledge retrieval in the build up to exams. 1x set of 9 flashcards 1x PDF of the powerpoint 1x knowledge quiz questions on word The above resources can be used in a variety of ways to ensure students can recall all the key knowledge they need. For example, the flashcards can be used by students to quiz themselves with friends and family, the word document can be folded in half and cut out, this way the question is on one side and the answer on the other - perfect for quizzing. The PDF can be used in lessons as a starter or plenary to recap knowledge, it can also be sent to students as a revision resource and then quizzed in class the following lesson. The knowledge tests can be sat by students at the end of teaching the unit, they are the same questions that are on the flashcards, so students should aim to get 100% if they utilise the flashcards. Colourful, concise and engaging flashcards to make sure it sticks! Thank you

This set of resources includes 1x PPT, 3x word files and an audio clip. Learners build on their knowledge from market and product orientation and are introduced to market research, the use of ICT to support research and market segmentation. We start by looking at the different types of research with their pros and cons before looking at a case study on a how a hotel can use market research - 4 mark question with guidance and model answer provided. We then go on to look at how quantitative research can be used by online retailers - a 12 mark question, with structure guidance and concise model answer provided for students to peer assess. A link to a kahoot to consolidate learning. In the second lesson, students have the opportunity to see different market segments, a group task to target a product at a particular market segment before completing a 4 mark question, again model answer provided to help develop exam technique. A box plenary to end with. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you