Did you know that the stock market has produced an average return of 10% over the last 100 years. Yet when it comes to investing, millennials are falling behind. A 2018 survey of 1,519 aged between 21 to 37 by TD Ameritrade finds that only 50 percent of millennials currently invest in the stock market, which is mainly due to feeling intimidated by the market and having a lack of understanding. However, both Tony Robbins and Warren Buffett argue that getting started in the market doesn’t have to be daunting. Suggesting, there are ways to begin investing for the future without taking on too much risk: recommending starting with index funds, especially for anyone young or new to the market. The image below could be used as either a thought provoking classroom poster or as a discussion point in class to get students discussing the stock market and what options they have with their money.

Investigate business aims and objectives with this video and activity worksheet combination. This video covers what aims and objectives are, financial and non-financial aims and why businesses have different aims and objectives. The activity worksheet enables students to apply their knowledge gained from the video and includes: 11 questions based on knowledge form the video Tables to complete with financial and non-financial aims A creative task regarding a chosen companies aims and objectives A teacher suggested answer sheet

Investigate the common methods of financial motivation with this video and activity worksheet combination. The video explores the common methods of financial motivation that businesses use alongside the potential benefits and drawbacks of each. The methods discussed are: Remuneration Performance Related Pay Promotion Fringe Benefits The supporting activity worksheet contains 5 separate tasks for students to apply their knowledge of financial motivators after watching the video. Starting off with a table requiring students to explain each method with examples alongside its associated benefits and drawbacks whilst watching the video. The worksheet then has a series of tasks including one where students are required to act as consultant to a business owner about issues she is having with employee motivation. Within this task students need to assess the scenario and provide justified recommendations related to the methods of financial motivation that the business owner could use. The activity then finishes off with a 10 minute crossword challenge, where students have to work against the clock to try and find all 10 pieces of terminology in under 10 minutes.

This infographic provides an overview of the Boston Matrix and applies it directly to Apple. The infographic could be useful as a discussion point, classroom display or a complimentary resource for the Boston Matrix video. The Boston Matrix is a model which helps businesses analyse their product portfolio and can be used as a marketing tool or for general business strategy. It places each product within the product portfolio into 4 separate categories based upon; their market share and market growth. These four categories are; Star, Cash Cow, Question Mark & Dog.

Waking up early is said to be one of the key common traits amongst most successful business people. This image covers a three key benefits of waking up early and how it can alter a persons mindset and what they achieve during their day. Could be used in class to generate discussion or debate about the habit of waking up early.

Making customers feel like something is too good to miss is one of the most common sales techniques used in business to get us to make an impulse purchase, spending money that we may not have spent otherwise. A very effective method of influencing buying behaviour. This could be used as an image to spark discussion or as a classroom poster.

Investigate the world of business plans with this video and activity worksheet combination. The video explains: What a business plan is and the key information any entrepreneur needs to know to be able to write a good business plan. The key components that you will find in any good business plan, including the business idea, financial forecasts, and marketing. An explanation of the key purpose and limitations of using a business plan that entrepreneurs need to be aware of. The supporting activity worksheet contains 10 separate tasks for students to apply their knowledge of business plans after watching the video and includes suggested answers.

Investigate interest rates and how to calculate them with this video and activity worksheet combination. This video explores the concept of interest rates, how they impact businesses and how to calculate them with a bank loan example. The supporting activity worksheet contains 6 separate tasks for students to apply their knowledge of interest rates. The resource also includes suggested answers for the activities.

Explore the AIDA model with this video and activity worksheet combination. This video investigates what the AIDA funnel is and how it can be applied in business. The video covers; Attention Interest Desire Action Each of the sections of AIDA are explained and then at the end of the video each is applied to Gymshark. The supporting activity worksheet contains a multiple choice quiz to test students knowledge from the video and 2 longer questions for them to apply AIDA to a business of their own. The download also comes with a suggested answer sheet.

Investigate Price Elasticity of Demand with this video and activity worksheet combination. This video explores Price Elasticity of Demand (PED) which provides a business with a measurement of how the demand for a business’ goods alter after a change in price and includes a worked example. The supporting activity worksheet contains 7 separate tasks for students to apply their knowledge of Price Elasticity of Demand including 2 calculation tasks. The resource also includes suggested answers.

Investigate Market Mapping with this video and activity worksheet combination. The 6 minute video explores the concept of market mapping and how the process can help a business to analyse the competition, and identify gaps in the market, with supporting examples from the car industry. The supporting activity worksheet contains 6 separate tasks for students to apply their knowledge of Market Mapping. The resource includes suggested answers.

Investigate organic business growth with this video and activity worksheet combination. The video explores the ways businesses can grow organically, with examples throughout from Apple and McDonald’s. The supporting activity worksheet contains the following: 9 questions relating to the video A scenario question A crossword extension activity Teacher suggested answer sheet

Investigate your consumer rights with this activity worksheet and video. This video explores the key parts of the Consumer Rights Act (2015) in 5 minutes and includes information on: Product quality Returns Replacements & repairs Delivery The supporting activity worksheet contains a scenario task where your knowledge of consumer rights is tested through various scenarios. The activity sheet also has a range of multiple choice questions to test your knowledge of the key parts of the Consumer Rights Act (2015). The resource also includes a suggested answer document.

Investigate the role of business enterprise with this video and activity worksheet combination. This video covers the role business plays and what business exist to do. Basically, what is the point of a business? The video concentrates on the 3 most fundamental purposes of a business, which are; to produce goods or provide a service, to meet the needs of the customer and finally to add value. The activity worksheet covers: A starter activity identifying the difference between a good and a service The 3 roles of a business What the role of an entrepreneur is How businesses add value through branding and convenience. A research task into successful entrepreneurs The supporting activity worksheet contains a number of questions for students to apply their knowledge from the video and also includes suggested answers.

Investigate e-commerce & m-commerce with this video and activity worksheet combo. This video explores what e-commerce and what m-commerce are and the advantages and disadvantages of each. The worksheet has a number of activities that gets students to apply their knowledge of e-commerce and m-commerce but it also gets them thinking about what the future of e-commerce may look like. The resource has a suggested answer sheet that provides teachers with sample answers for each of the questions.

Watch this video if you want to understand the impact having a reliable sales process has on a business. This video covers the 5 stages of the sales process and how having a well structured sales process can have a positive impact on your business and brand. Throughout the video each stage of the sales process is explained and then an example of that sales process is provided for Apple.

Investigate Distribution Channels with this video and activity worksheet combination. This video covers the three core distribution channels which are direct selling, retailing and wholesaling, providing you with real life examples along the way, as well as the benefits and drawbacks of each one. The supporting activity worksheet contains 6 separate tasks for students to apply their knowledge of Distribution Channels. The resource also includes suggested answers.

Investigate how businesses add value with this video and activity worksheet resource. This video explores the 5 methods used by businesses to add value: Convenience Branding Quality Design USP Each method of adding value is accompanied by a business example to bring it to life. The supporting activity worksheet contains a multiple choice quiz, an added value activity, several questions and a suggested answer sheet.

Compound interest is such a pivotal factor in the value of your money over time. That important, we made a classroom poster to explain its effect. Compound interest is one of the most important concepts to understand in order to manage your personal finances & increase your wealth over time. It helps you to earn a higher return on your savings & investments. However, it can also increase the amount you pay back when you’re paying interest on a loan. Imagine rolling a snowball, the more you roll it, the bigger it gets, effectively building upon itself. Just like a snowball, compound interest is interest earned on money that was previously earned as interest. The poster defines the concept of compound interest and provides an example of its impact over time.

Investigate Elton Mayo’s Theory of Motivation with this video and activity worksheet combination. The video: Explores the Human Relations School of Thought and the impact of Hawthorn Experiment Critiques the advantages against the disadvantages of the theory. The supporting activity worksheet: Contains 5 separate tasks for students to apply their knowledge of Elton Mayo’s Theory of Motivation. Includes suggested answers.