Investigate the key recruitment documentation used in business with this video and activity worksheet combination. The 9 minute explainer video covers the following four recruitment documents: Person Specification Job Description Application Form CV The supporting activity worksheet contains a scenario which requires business students to act as a HR consultant for a business owner who is looking to hire someone for the first time.

Investigate the importance of effective communication in business with this video and activity worksheet combination. The 8 minute explainer video covers: The impact of communication on efficiency and motivation in business Insufficient communication Excessive communication Achieving the right balance in communication Barriers to effective communication The consequences of ineffective communication The supporting activity worksheet contains a communication game called ‘Back-to-Back Drawing: Business Edition’ for students to enjoy whilst testing their own communication skills after watching the explainer video.

Investigate the factors which influence the demand for products and services in business with this video and activity worksheet combination. The video explores the key factors which lead to a change in demand which include: Changes in the price of substitutes Changes in the price of complementary goods Changes in consumer incomes Fashions, tastes and preferences Advertising and branding Demographics External shocks Seasonality The supporting activity worksheet contains 5 separate tasks for students to apply their knowledge of the factors which influence demand for products and services in business. The resource includes an extension task and suggested answers.

Investigate the key differences between a direct debit and a standing order with this video and activity worksheet combination. The 2 minute explainer video explores and explains the key details about both direct debits and standing orders, alongside the benefits and drawbacks of each one. The supporting activity worksheet contains a series of multiple choice questions for students to complete and test their knowledge after watching the explainer video. The resource also includes suggested answers and is ideal to be used in class to introduce the subject or as a homework task.

Investigate how batch production is used in business with this video and activity worksheet combination. The 3 minute explainer video covers the key advantages and disadvantages of batch production alongside how it is used by businesses such as Nike and bakeries. The supporting activity worksheet contains a gap fill activity which requires students to apply their knowledge of batch. The resource also includes suggested answers and is ideal to be used in class to introduce the subject or as a homework task.

Investigate how the environment is impacting how businesses such as; Patagonia, Tesla and Sainsbury’s operate. The 3 minute explainer video covers how Patagonia, Lush, Sainsbury’s and Tesla have changed the way they operate because of the environment and how they are tackling climate change, waste and pollution in their businesses. The supporting activity worksheet contains a crossword for students to apply their understanding of green business practices. 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: An 8 minute video which explores the concept of measuring efficiency in business and covers three key efficiency ratios: Trade receivable days Trade payable days Inventory turnover A supporting task is also included which allows students to apply their knowledge of these efficiency rations whilst watching 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 which provides an insight into the different types of saving and investment available to people. A free supporting activity worksheet is also included which allows students to apply their knowledge of the different types of saving and investment (inc. suggested answers). Suitable for: This resource is suitable for use in class, as homework, or as part of a blended learning approach.

In this resource, students will be watch a 2 minute explainer video before completing a case study activity all about the importance of budgeting in business.

Explore the different types of income a business can have. This explainer video covers: What is income? What is capital income? The different types of capital income How does Apple use capital income? What is revenue income? The different types of revenue income How does McDonalds use revenue income? The accompanying worksheet has a number of questions designed to check a student’s understanding of the key terms used in relation to the different types of income. The resource also includes answers and is ideal to be used as a homework task.

Resource information: A 4 minute video that explains why businesses change their aims and objectives as they evolve. The video is linked to Sainsbury’s throughout to give clear examples in a business context. A supporting task is included which checks students understanding of the video via a multiple choice quiz that covers some of the key points from the video. An answer sheet is also included. Suitable for: This resource is suitable for use in class, as homework, or as part of a blended learning approach.

Explore what market share is and how market share is calculated. This 3 minute explainer video covers the basics of what market share is and the calculation used by companies to workout their market share. The supporting activity worksheet contains a number of market share calculation that will help students practice how to calculate a company’s market share. The resource also includes suggested answers and is ideal to be used in class to introduce the subject or as a homework task.

Explore what behavioural segmentation is and how Nike uses behavioural segmentation to target customers with different buying habits and behaviours. The 3 minute explainer video explains what behavioural segmentation is and provides a business example form Nike about how Nike uses information about their customers behaviour to target them with personalised emails marketing. The supporting activity worksheet contains a crossword that covers key parts of behavioural segmentation. The resource also includes suggested answers and is ideal to be used in class to introduce the topic or as a homework task.

Resource information: A 4 minute video which provides an insight into the concept of profit and loss in business with supporting examples of how it is calculated in business. A supporting task is also included which allows students to apply their knowledge of calculating profit and loss based on a scenario for ‘Chloe’s Coffee’ 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 what a Public Limited Company (PLC) is, the advantages and disadvantages and how it can be used to grow a business. The downloadable worksheet contains a 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 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 5 tactics Amazon uses to get you to spend more money when shopping online. The video explains each tactic they use and the impact this has on spending behaviour. The downloadable worksheet contains an activity where students need to create a social media infographic that explains how a business of their choice encourages customers to spend more online or in store. The worksheet also comes with an example of what students could create for the activity. Suitable for: This resource is ideal to set as homework or could be used as a task in class.

Resource information: An eight minute video that investigates 5 key benefits a business can get from utilising social media. The video explains each benefit with examples from Nike, BooHoo and Dollar Shave Club. The downloadable worksheet contains a task which allows students to apply their knowledge of the benefits of social media that they have gained from watching the video. It also comes with an answer sheet. Suitable for: This resource is ideal to set as homework or could be used as a task in class.

Resource information: A four minute video provides an insight into the importance of motivation in the workplace and explains three key benefits of having a motivated workforce. A supporting task which allows students to apply their knowledge of the importance of motivation in the workplace 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.

Investigate how job production is used in business with this video and activity worksheet combination. The 2 minute explainer video covers the key advantages and disadvantages of job production alongside how it can benefit small business owners and manufacturers. The supporting activity worksheet contains a case study which requires students to apply their knowledge of job production to support a business owner who is thinking of using job production. The resource also includes suggested answers and is ideal to be used in class to introduce the subject or as a homework task.

Explore what penetration pricing is and how Disney+ used penetration pricing to gain market share. The 3 minute explainer video covers how Disney+ entered a crowded market, but through their pricing strategy, they were able to capture the attention of consumers and quickly gain traction. The supporting activity worksheet contains a gap fill exercise for students to apply their understanding of penetration pricing. The resource also includes suggested answers and is ideal to be used in class to introduce the subject or as a homework task.