Resource information: A 4 minute video which provides an insight into the common types of promotion used in business. A free supporting activity worksheet is also included which allows students to apply their knowledge (inc. suggested answers). Suitable for: This resource is suitable for use in class, as homework, or as part of a blended learning approach.

Explore what price skimming is and how Microsoft used price skimming to launch the Xbox One. The 3 minute explainer video covers how Microsoft used the pricing strategy of price skimming to launch the Xbox One and make money from their early adopters. The supporting activity worksheet contains a multiple choice quiz for students to apply their understanding of price skimming. The resource also includes suggested answers and is ideal to be used in class to introduce the subject or as a homework task.

Resource information: A 4 minute video which provides an insight into the concept of using a balance sheet in business with a supporting example of how to complete one. A free supporting activity worksheet is also included which allows students to apply their knowledge of completing a balance sheet for a business (inc. suggested answers). Suitable for: This resource is suitable for use in class, as homework, or as part of a blended learning approach.

Ever wondered what your options are when it comes to borrowing money? In this 5 minute video, we’ll discuss the different types of borrowing options available, including personal loans, credit cards and some rarer alternatives. We’ll also go over the pros and cons associated with each option. By the end of the video students will have a good overview of what their personal finance options are when it comes to borrowing. The supporting activity worksheet contains a variety of multiple choice questions that are designed to check understanding of the borrowing options covered in the video. There is also a teacher answer sheet included in the free download.

Learn how the four elements of the marketing mix - product, price, place, and promotion - interact and influence one another to create a cohesive and effective marketing strategy with this video and activity worksheet combination. The 3 minute explainer video features real-world examples from Apple and Aldi that demonstrate how these two businesses use the 4 Ps of marketing to make strategic decisions. You’ll discover how product design, pricing strategy, distribution channels, and promotions all come together to help businesses achieve their goals The supporting activity worksheet contains a tasks for students to apply their knowledge after watching the explainer video. The resource also includes suggested answers and is ideal to be used in class to expand knowledge about the marketing mix and its impact in business or as a homework task.

Investigate the net present value (NPV) and how it is calculated in business with this video and activity worksheet combination. The video covers: What is the net present value? Using discount factors to calculate present values. NPV calculation example. NPV calculation question. Advantages vs disadvantages of using the NPV in business. The supporting activity worksheet contains 4 separate tasks for students to apply their knowledge of the NPV whilst watching the video and also includes suggested answers.

Investigate the importance of sales forecasting and the key factors which impact them in business with this free video and activity worksheet combination. The explainer video explores what sales forecasting is and how consumer trends, economic variables, and the actions of competitors can impact how accurate the process is. The supporting activity worksheet contains a scenario and 4 separate tasks for students to apply their knowledge of sales forecasting in business.

Explore what cost plus pricing is with this video and free worksheet covering the basics of a cost plus pricing. The 3 minute explainer video explains that cost plus pricing is a pricing strategy used by businesses to determine the selling price of a product or service. It is when a business either purchases or manufactures a product for a certain cost and then adds on the profit margin it wants to make. The cost of the product plus the profit margin equals the selling price. The accompanying worksheet has a number of questions that are designed to check a student’s understanding of cost plus pricing. The resource also includes suggested answers and is ideal to be used in class to introduce the subject or as a homework task.

Resource information: A 6 minute video which provides an insight into the concept of ROCE and how it is calculated in business. A supporting task is also included which allows students to apply their knowledge of calculating ROCE based on the scenario in the video (inc. suggested answers). Suitable for: This resource is suitable for use in class, as homework, or as part of a blended learning approach.

Resource information: A 4 minute video which provides an insight into how some of the key external influences impact businesses with examples from Amazon. A supporting task is also included which allows students to apply their knowledge of how these external influences impact a business of their choice once they have watched the video (inc. suggested answers for guidance). Suitable for: This resource is suitable for use in class, as homework, or as part of a blended learning approach.

Investigate the impact of technology on production with this video and activity worksheet combination. The 6 minute explainer video explore how technology has impacted production in business with a specific focus on balancing cost, productivity, quality, and flexibility with some examples from Tesla along the way. The supporting activity worksheet contains two tasks with one of them taking your students 20 years in the future. The resource also includes suggested answers and is ideal to be used in class to introduce the subject or as a homework task.

Discover the contrasting approaches of cosmetics company Lush and multinational food and beverage company Nestle. The 3 minute explainer video covers how Lush prioritises ethics and fairness, while Nestle prioritises profit at the expense of their suppliers, customers, and employees. Learn about the impact of these approaches on their profits and which side aligns with your moral values. The supporting activity worksheet contains a case study on a fictional company that has changed its approach to business. There are questions at the end of the case study to assess their understanding of the text. The resource also includes suggested answers and is ideal to be used in class to introduce the subject or as a homework task.

Investigate the importance of having a USP in business with this free video and activity worksheet combination. The explainer video explores how Apple developed a unique selling point (USP) that helped it to become one of the biggest brands in the world! The supporting activity worksheet contains a scenario and 5 separate tasks for students to apply their knowledge of unique selling points in business.

Investigate the importance of having a budget in business and the 3 key types of budget which are used to increase the chances of financial success with this free video and activity worksheet combination.

Resource information: A 5 minute video which provides an explores some of the most common sources of finance used by growing and established businesses. A supporting task is also included which provides students with the opportunity to apply their knowledge of the various sources of internal and external finance once they have watched the video (inc. suggested answers for guidance). Suitable for: This resource is suitable for use in class, as homework, or as part of a blended learning approach.

Resource information: An eight minute video which provides an insight into the importance of employment law and covers the key principles of employment law, which are: Recruitment Pay Discrimination Health and safety A supporting task is also included which allows students to apply their knowledge of employment law and the nine protected characteristics once they have watched the video (inc. suggested answers). Suitable for: This resource is suitable for use in class, as homework, or as part of a blended learning approach.

Resource information: A 5 minute video that explains how legislation impacts businesses in terms of the costs involved and the positive and negative consequences of following and not following legislation. The downloadable worksheet contains a research task that gives students the opportunity to apply knowledge gained from the video. The download also comes with a teacher answer sheet that has suggested answers for the research activity. Suitable for: This resource is ideal to set as homework as it can be completed independently by using the video as a source of information to complete the activity. Alternatively it could be used as a task in class.

Resource information: A 5 minute video that investigates the costs involved in producing a product or providing a service. This video covers fixed & variable costs and how to calculate total costs. The downloadable worksheet contains a variety of questions that are based on the knowledge gained from the video. It gets students to understand how to calculate total costs using both variable and fixed costs, along with why total costs are important to a business and its decision making process. The download also comes with a teacher answer sheet. Suitable for: This resource is ideal to set as homework or could be used as a task in class.

Investigate the different job roles and responsibilities in business with this video and activity worksheet combination. The 8 minute explainer explores the key differences between Directors, Senior Managers, Supervisors/ Team Leaders, Operational, and Support staff. The supporting activity worksheet contains a task for students to apply their knowledge of the different job roles and responsibilities whilst watching the video and also includes suggested answers.

Investigate the Just-in-Time method of production with this video and activity worksheet combination. The 9 minute explainer video covers: What is Just-in-Time Production? Why Businesses Use Just-in-Time Production Implementing Just-in-Time Production Criticisms of Just-in-Time Production How Toyota, Dell, and Walmart use Just-in-Time Production The supporting activity worksheet contains 3 separate tasks for students to apply their knowledge of JIT whilst watching the video and also includes suggested answers.