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Welcome! I am a Business, Economics and Psychology teacher working in London, examining for GCSE & A-Level and providing high quality resources so your students can enjoy and thrive in the study of these beautiful subjects. Positive reviews are much appreciated. School purchase orders can be emailed to zee.tes@hotmail.com - Zee

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Welcome! I am a Business, Economics and Psychology teacher working in London, examining for GCSE & A-Level and providing high quality resources so your students can enjoy and thrive in the study of these beautiful subjects. Positive reviews are much appreciated. School purchase orders can be emailed to zee.tes@hotmail.com - Zee
Edexcel GCSE Business - Theme 2 - 2.3.4 The sales process
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Edexcel GCSE Business - Theme 2 - 2.3.4 The sales process

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This lesson introduces learners to the 5 stages in the sales process, each stage discussed with examples. Two 3 mark questions with model answers to build exam technique. A hilarious video to highlight the importance of customer service, finally a roleplay activity to bring the topic to life. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you
1.5.1 & 1.5.2 The role and characteristics of entrepreneurs - Theme 1 Edexcel A Level Business
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1.5.1 & 1.5.2 The role and characteristics of entrepreneurs - Theme 1 Edexcel A Level Business

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This set of resources includes 1x PPT, 3x word files and can be delivered over 2 lessons. We start by looking at some famous entrepreneurs to see what the students know about them and which ones excite them by playing a game of guess who (like the traditional game by Hasbro). We then go on to look at intrapreneurship, 2 different case studies, one with a 4 mark question and one with a 12 mark question - both with structure guidance and model answers for students to use when making improvements to their own answers. We look at barriers entrepreneurs face as well their motives before going to look at their characteristics, a number of activities to consolidate this knowledge in an engaging way and a box plenary to finish with. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you
1.5.4 Forms of business - Theme 1 Edexcel A Level Business
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1.5.4 Forms of business - Theme 1 Edexcel A Level Business

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This double lesson introduces learners to the various shapes and forms businesses come in, we start by looking at what liability is before going through each form of business with examples of their pros and cons. We focus on stock market flotation and look at the process to list an IPO before going on to franchises. A concise case study and 10 mark question on franchises with structure guidance and a concise model answer provided, marking grids also provided to aid students in accurate peer assessments. We look at the other less traditional forms of business such as social enterprise and lifestyle businesses with examples. Two links to kahoot quizzes and a box plenary to finish with. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you
BTEC Business Unit 3 Personal and business finance - C Understand the purpose of accounting
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BTEC Business Unit 3 Personal and business finance - C Understand the purpose of accounting

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This double lesson introduces learners to the purpose of accounting,. We start with going through the 5 purposes of accounting before looking at the two types of income, we look at examples of each to ensure full understanding of these terms. We then consolidate this with a game of play your cards right’ where statements are shown and students have to guess whether it’s capital or revenue. We then go on to looking at the two types of expenditure with depreciation. An independent research task to consolidate learning aim C. A link to a kahoot quiz and a box plenary to finish with. Flashcards for this learning aim included as a bonus! Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you
OCR CTEC Business Unit 1 The business environment - LO3 Organisational structures
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OCR CTEC Business Unit 1 The business environment - LO3 Organisational structures

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This set of resources includes 1x PPT, 2x word files and is split into 3 lessons. Learners are introduced to key concepts in organisational structures such as span of control and chain of command in engaging ways i.e chinese whispers to demonstrate the negatives of a long chain of command. We look at the pros and cons of tall, flat and matrix structures, then we move on onto centralised and decentralised structures. A short case study based on cartoon characters who have switched to decentralised - a few questions to contextualize the knowledge. Students acknowledge that orgnaisations can be strcutured in different ways such as by function and geographic location. In the second lesson, students have the opportunity to learn about the supermarket industry, in particular Morrisons struggle with the budget supermarkets which led to restructuring - a 12 mark question with structure guidance and a detailed model answer to help students with peer assessments, as well as making improvements to WWW and EBI. To spice it up a bit, a group matching task, where students have to create an organisational structure - answer sheet provided so teacher can look around whilst students work on it. In the third lesson, we look at different job roles within organisations and the kind of work each does with examples. Two links to kahoot quizzes and a box plenary to finish with. All you need - 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 3.1 different organisational structures 3.2 elements of organisational structures 3.3 how the elements of the organisational structures impact on businesses operations 3.4 the use of organisation charts
1.5.6 Moving from entrepreneur to leader - Theme 1 Edexcel A Level Business
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1.5.6 Moving from entrepreneur to leader - Theme 1 Edexcel A Level Business

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This lesson introduces learners to difficulties and issues faced when an entreprenur moves on to become a leader in business. We look at some real life examples with a concise case study on a great entrepreneur but not fit for leadership some may argue. We go on to look at one of the most influential leaders of the 20th century - Bill Gates, who started off as young, creative businessman but has evolved into a leader over time. A task based on the issues he has faced as well as a 12 mark question based on his journey. A link to a kahoot quiz on Theme 1. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you
AQA GCSE Business 9-1 - 3.3 The concept of quality
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AQA GCSE Business 9-1 - 3.3 The concept of quality

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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
AQA GCSE Business 9-1 - 4.1 Organisational structures
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AQA GCSE Business 9-1 - 4.1 Organisational structures

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This double lesson introduces learners to the different organisational structures. Real life examples, a group task to assemble an organisational structure to consolidate key terms such as span of control, chain of command. We then look at pros of cons of the different types of structures including centralisation and decentralisation. We look at how communication is impacted through the different types of structures. The second lesson is on job roles and looks at each the different roles include, with a research task to find out what types of jobs, for example a manager, director, assistant might be doing in a business of their choice. Some 3 and 6 mark questions with model answers to build exam skills. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you
Edexcel A Level Business Theme 4 - 4.1.3 Factors contributing to increased globalisation
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Edexcel A Level Business Theme 4 - 4.1.3 Factors contributing to increased globalisation

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This lesson introduces learners to the factors which have led to a more connected world economy. We start by looking at the the great depression to understand the protectionism that eventually failed the world, and the process of trade liberalisation which picked it back up. We briefly look at free trade and the EU (as this is another lesson in the spec), then look at the various factors that have increased trade such as reduced cost of transport/containersation. A concise case study on CEFTA which students can attempt a 4 mark question on, a model answer to self assess. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you
Edexcel GCSE Business - Theme 1 - 1.1.1 The dynamic nature of business
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Edexcel GCSE Business - Theme 1 - 1.1.1 The dynamic nature of business

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This lesson introduces learners to the fast changing, innovative and dynamic nature of business. Excellent real life examples to put the topic into context. A reading task and a group activity for students to design a social media app, then present back to the class. A 12 mark question with guidance on how to structure it, ensuring exam skills are built from the very beginning of the course. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you
Edexcel A Level Business Theme 3 - 3.4.1 Corporate influences
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Edexcel A Level Business Theme 3 - 3.4.1 Corporate influences

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This lesson introduces learners to corporate influences in business, with a particular focus on short-termism vs long-termism, we start with a recap to ensure students remember CPA, then go on to look at how short term and long term views influence decision making. We analyse evidence based and subjective decision making before looking at a concise case study on Rolls Royce and understanding what makes them a long termist business, this study can be used as a class reading task or group, with a discussion to follow. A research task and box plenary to finish with. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you
Edexcel A Level Business Theme 3 - 3.2.2 Mergers and takeovers
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Edexcel A Level Business Theme 3 - 3.2.2 Mergers and takeovers

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This double lesson introduces learners to the two main types of inorganic growth - mergers and takeovers. We start by looking at the different types of merging with their pros and cons. Some real life examples of mergers and acqusitions that have taken place such as Facebook and Whatsapp and more. We then look go through a case study on Dixons and Carphone Warehouse with a few questions for students to work on. We have two more case studies, both with 12 mark questions, structure guidance and concise model answers for students to peer assess with against the criteria. All you need - 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
Edexcel A Level Business Theme 3 - 3.2.3 Organic growth
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Edexcel A Level Business Theme 3 - 3.2.3 Organic growth

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This double lesson introduces learners to organic growth, we start by looking at the problems of rapid growth from the previous lesson before looking at the methods of organic growth and their advantages and disadvantages. We then go on to read a short case study on a ready meal manufacturer based in Bradford, who have grown organincally since 1979. A 10 mark question on this with structure guidance and a concise model answer provided, to help students peer assess against the criteria. This is followed by a research task for students to find a company that has grown organically (link for poundland given if students struggle to find), they then present their findings back to the class - structure for this is provided too. We finish off with a kahoot quiz, the link is included and a box plenary. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you
3.5.1 Interpretation of financial statements  - Theme 3 Edexcel A Level Business
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3.5.1 Interpretation of financial statements - Theme 3 Edexcel A Level Business

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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
2.4.3 Stock control - Theme 2 Edexcel A Level Business
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2.4.3 Stock control - Theme 2 Edexcel A Level Business

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This double lesson introduces learners to types of stock, bar gate stock graphs and different systems of stock control. We start by looking at different categories of stock, before walking through step by step with animations, the bar gate stock graph - a few examples are looked at before students are encouraged to draw their own (not required to draw but it really helps to understand the chart). We then go on to look at just in time and just in case with their respective pros and cons before looking at a case study on a luxury retailer that has adopted JIT stock control system - a 12 mark question on this, structure guidance and a concise model answer is provided for students to peer assess and improve their answers. A group research task looking at Toyota (leaders in lean production), students present findings back before logging onto kahoot, a box plenary to finish with. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you
Edexcel GCSE Business - Theme 2 - 2.2.2 Price
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Edexcel GCSE Business - Theme 2 - 2.2.2 Price

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This double lesson introduces learners to the various pricing strategies such as margin/volume strategies and the influences on businesses when deciding to set prices. All pricing strategies included as good to know this generally for business students. Exam questions included to build exam skills. A group activity where students decide which pricing strategy is the most appropriate in different scenarios. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you
Edexcel GCSE Business - Theme 1 - 1.2.3 Market segmentation
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Edexcel GCSE Business - Theme 1 - 1.2.3 Market segmentation

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This lesson introduces learners to different target markets by playing songs and asking who they are targeted to, followed by asking who specific products are aimed at (see in preview) engaging examples of different segments shown with benefits. Two 3 mark questions with an answer to self assess. Whole class, group and individual activity on creating market maps for different industries. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you
AQA GCSE Business 9-1 - 2.5 Legislation
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AQA GCSE Business 9-1 - 2.5 Legislation

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This lesson introduces learners to employment protection law (which health and safety law comes under) and consumer law. We look at these in detail with their pros and cons. Real life examples are looked at with two engaging scenarios. Some multiple choice questions to consolidate knowledge and engaging activities such as creating a job advert which breaks employment law (to consolidate knowledge of factors which break the law). A homework table to further consolidate knowledge and application. Note: Emphasis should be on knowing the effects of the laws which is covered here, rather than the names of individual laws such as the health and safety at work act 1974. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you
Edexcel GCSE Business - Theme 2 - 2.4.1 Business calculations
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Edexcel GCSE Business - Theme 2 - 2.4.1 Business calculations

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This three lesson bundle introduces learners to gross and net profit, gross and net profit margin and average rate of return. All three topics are broken down so that it is very easy for students to see the logic behind calculations and for the teacher to explain. An activity to draw up the income statement for Ian Beale’s fish and chip shop with answers to go through. Lots of calculation practice for all three topic areas with answers to self or peer assess. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you
Edexcel GCSE Business - Theme 1 - 1.3.4 Sources of business finance
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Edexcel GCSE Business - Theme 1 - 1.3.4 Sources of business finance

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This double lesson introduces learners to the range of sources of finances available to businesses. We start with looking at why businesses need finance, then go through the different types of finance with their pros and cons, followed by a consolidation activity. A 9 mark question with a case study on an oil company, with guidance on how to structure. The second lesson is a more engaging and interactive group lesson where students look at different scenarios and work in groups to provide one source of finance each with a justification, the weakest link gets voted out. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you