This lesson includes a PowerPoint and a worksheet which covers: a) Reasons for mergers and takeovers b) Distinction between mergers and takeovers c) Horizontal and vertical integration d) Financial risks and rewards e) Problems of rapid growth Written by Sarah Hilton for Revisionstation

EDEXCEL GCSE BUSINESS 2.1.1 BUSINESS GROWTH (COMPLETE LESSON) 211 This lesson includes a PowerPoint and a worksheet and covers: Methods of business growth and their impact: Internal (organic) growth: new products (innovation, research and development), new markets (through changing the marketing mix or taking advantage of technology and/or expanding overseas) External (inorganic) growth: merger, takeover The types of business ownership for growing businesses: Public limited company (plc) Sources of finance for growing and established businesses: Internal sources: retained profit, selling assets External sources: loan capital, share capital including stock market flotation (public limited companies) Written by Sarah Hilton for Revisionstation

This lesson includes a PowerPoint and a worksheet and covers: a) Factors leading to a change in supply: changes in the costs of production introduction of new technology indirect taxes government subsidies external shocks Written by Sarah Hilton for Revisionstation

EDEXCEL GCSE BUSINESS 1.5.5 EXTERNAL INFLUENCES (COMPLETE LESSON) 155 This lesson includes a PowerPoint and a worksheet and covers: The importance of external influences on business: possible responses by the business to changes in: technology legislation the economic climate Written by Sarah Hilton for Revisionstation

This lesson is suitable for students that need extra support with the tricky topic of Profit Calculations It is written for students studying Edexcel A level Business but would also suit students on the Pearson International Edexcel A level business course. This includes a worksheet and a separate answer booklet in Word and PDF format Written by Sarah Hilton at Revisionstation

This lesson is suitable for students that need extra support with the tricky topic of ratio analysis It is written for students studying Edexcel A level Business but would also suit students on the Pearson International Edexcel A level business course. This includes a worksheet and a separate answer booklet in Word and PDF format Written by Sarah Hilton at Revisionstation

AS(7131) A-level (7132) Specifications For teaching from September 2023 onwards For as exams in May/June 2024 onwards For a-level exams in May/June 2025 onwards Version 2.0 This lesson covers: Influences on the extent and methods of employee involvement in decision making Employee representation methods to include trade unions and works council How to manage and improve employer – employee communications and relations Value of good employer – employee relations This lesson is written by Sarah Hilton from Revisionstation

AS(7131) A-level (7132) Specifications For teaching from September 2023 onwards For as exams in May/June 2024 onwards For a-level exams in May/June 2025 onwards Version 2.0 This lesson covers: Influences on the mission of a business Internal and external influences on corporate objectives and decisions Influences on corporate objectives should include the pressures for short termism, business ownership, the external and internal environment. The links between mission, corporate objectives and strategy The distinction between strategy and tactics The impact of strategic decision making on functional decision making Internal and external influences on functional objectives and decisions The value of SWOT analysis This lesson was written by Sarah Hilton for Revisionstation

NEW Pearson Edexcel International A Level Business 131 2 Market Research Complete teaching resources for a whole lesson includes PowerPoint and worksheet a) Primary and secondary market research data (quantitative and qualitative) used to: • identify and anticipate customer needs and wants • quantify likely demand • gain insight into consumer behaviour. b) Methods of primary market research: • surveys/questionnaires • focus groups/consumer panels • face-to-face/telephone interviews • product trials/test marketing. c) Methods of secondary market research: • websites/social media • newspapers/magazines/TV/radio • reports • databases. d) Sampling methods: • random • quota • stratified Written by Sarah Hilton for Revisionstation

Pearson Edexcel International A Level Business (132) 3 Markets This lesson covers: The interaction of supply and demand The drawing and interpretation of supply and demand diagrams to show the causes and consequences of price changes Written by Sarah Hilton for Revisionstation

a) Growth rate of the UK economy compared to emerging economies b) Growing economic power of countries within Asia, Africa and other parts of the world c) Implications of economic growth for individuals and businesses: o trade opportunities for businesses o employment patterns d) Indicators of growth: o Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita o literacy o health o Human Development Index (HDI) This lesson includes a PowerPoint and a student worksheet Written by Sarah Hilton for Revisionstation

This lesson includes a Powerpoint and a worksheet and covers: a) Development of corporate objectives from mission statement/corporate aims b) Critical appraisal of mission statements/corporate aims Written by Sarah Hilton for Revisionstation

This lesson includes a PowerPoint and a worksheet and covers: a) Quality: o control o assurance o circles o Total Quality Management (TQM) b) Continuous improvement (Kaizen) c) Competitive advantage from quality management Written by Sarah Hilton for Revisionstation

EDEXCEL GCSE BUSINESS 2.2.3 PROMOTION (COMPLETE LESSON) 223 This lesson includes a PowerPoint and a worksheet and covers: Promotion: Appropriate promotion strategies for different market segments: advertising sponsorship product trials special offers branding The use of technology in promotion: targeted advertising online, viral advertising via social media, e-newsletters Written by Sarah Hilton for Revisionstation

This lesson includes a Powerpoint and a worksheet and covers: a) Tariffs b) Import quotas c) Other trade barriers: o government legislation o domestic subsidies Written by Sarah Hilton for Revisionstation

This lesson includes a PowerPoint and a worksheet and covers: a) Factors leading to a change in demand: changes in the prices of substitutes and complementary goods changes in consumer incomes fashions, tastes and preferences advertising and branding demographics external shocks seasonality Written by Sarah Hilton for Revisionstation

This lesson includes a PowerPoint and a worksheet and covers: a) Creating and setting up a business b) Running and expanding/developing a business c) Innovation within a business (intrapreneurship) d) Barriers to entrepreneurship e) Anticipating risk and uncertainty in the business environment Written by Sarah Hilton for Revisionstation

This lesson includes a PowerPoint and a worksheet and covers: a) Purpose of sales forecasts b) Factors affecting sales forecasts: o consumer trends o economic variables o actions of competitors c) Difficulties of sales forecasting Written by Sarah Hilton for Revisionstation

This lesson includes a PowerPoint and a worksheet and covers: a) Statement of financial position (balance sheet): o measuring liquidity: calculating current ratio and acid test ratio o ways to improve liquidity b) Working capital and its management: the importance of cash Written by Sarah Hilton for Revisionstation

EDEXCEL GCSE BUSINESS 1.4.1 OPTIONS FOR START UP AND SMALL BUSINESS (COMPLETE LESSON) 141 This lesson includes a PowerPoint and a worksheet and covers: The concept of limited liability: ● limited and unlimited liability ● the implications for the business owner(s) of limited and unlimited liability. The types of business ownership for start-ups: ● sole trader, partnership, private limited company ● the advantages and disadvantages of each type of business ownership. The option of starting up and running a franchise operation: ● the advantages and disadvantages of franchising. Written by Sarah Hilton for Revisionstation