This series of tasks were created to be used with the BTEC Level 1 Business specification but can be adapted to be used on a variety of situations. The tasks require the learners to develop their Microsoft Excel skills. This pack of activities includes 3 different briefs that provide key information that learners must interpret and use to populate a spreadsheet. They will be required to use key Excel functions, such as SUM. I have included Excel files demonstrating how the spreadsheet should look as a model answer. These activities are challenging but rewarding as they assess a variety of skills.v

This 22 slide PowerPoint and supporting handout covers A1 of Learning Aim A for Unit 1: Exploring Business. This session covers; Ownership structures and types of liability Purpose of businesses Sectors Size of business Reasons for success Images removed for copywrite reasons, you will need to add your own images e.g. business logos.

This full lesson, with companion documents, covers The Marketing Campaign for Learning Aim C for Unit 2: Developing a Marketing Campaign. The lesson covers; Gantt Charts Marketing Message Selecting an appropriate marketing mix Selecting appropriate media Campaign budget Timelines Evaluation of the campaign Images removed for copywrite reasons, you will need to add your own images e.g. business logos.

This bundle fully covers Unit 1: Being Organised for the Level 1 BTEC programmes. This could be used for; Level 1 Business Level 1 Creative Arts Level 1 Performing Arts Level 1 Health and Social Care Level 1 Computing and more

This bundle fully covers Unit 4: Researching a Topic for the Level 1 BTEC programmes.

This 12 slide presentation features 10 different customer service scenarios. Learners are required to analyse each scenario and come up with an action plan for each. They must also discuss the skills required to ensure the scenario is dealt with effectively. This activity can be used for a variety of qualifications and contexts.

This full lesson covers the following areas; Workforce planning (reasons why businesses recruit) Job centers and agencies Internal and external job advertisements Online recruitment (with links to psychometric testing) Traditional methods Recruitment and business success Successful staff integration. This lesson contains a variety of activities for learners to engage with.

This mock assessment is designed to support learners undertaking the Unit 7: Business Decision Making examination. The case study uses international business as a basis for applicable knowledge. Learners are encouraged to; Carry out financial calculations Conduct situational analysis (PESTLE, SWOT, Porter’s 5 Forces, 5C) Clearly recommend an option from the two given Extension - Conduct deeper research into the attitude towards mental health in Japan and Saudi Arabia and how this will affect the business decision making process.

This free worksheet assesses learner’s capability with ratio analysis, including; Gross profit margin Net profit margin Liquidity Return of capital employed (ROCE)

This full lesson, with supporting handout covers how to calculate Straight Line and Reducing Balance Depreciation. This is found within F1 of Learning Aim F for Unit 3: Personal and Business Finance. However, this lesson on depreciation can be adapted to use with alternative courses. Images removed for copywrite reasons, you will need to add your own images e.g. business logos.

This full lesson, with accompanying tasks, fully covers Ethics in recruitment (A3). Topics covered include; What is ethics? Honest advertisement Confidentiality Fair questioning Fair selection criteria Disclosure if working with family/friends Equal opportunities legislation Right-to-work legislation The lesson contains links to relevant media including news articles and videos. Several tasks are included to keep learners engaged.

This full lesson, with two companion spreadsheets (two examples of Balance Sheets) covers Statements of Financial Position for Learning Aim F. The session includes an interactive group task which involves analysing two different statements of financial position. Learners will then have the opportunity to create their own Statement of Financial Position. Please note, Adjustments are only briefly mentioned in this lesson as I have created separate lessons for; prepayments/accruals/depreciation. You will need to supplement this section with your own material or purchase these additional sessions from my TES shop. These are separate lessons due to the amount of time required to cover Adjustments.

This full lesson covers BTEC Level 3 Business Unit 14: Investigating Customer Service A4 Customer Legislation and Regulation, including; Industry and sector-specific codes of practice, ethical issues and standards. • Implications for the business of not meeting all legal and regulatory requirements, including consumer protection, distance selling, sale of goods, health and safety, data protection, equal opportunities.

This brief PowerPoint gives learners the key information they need to prepare and carry out Part A of the exam.