Powerpoints and activities for topic 1.4.1 : The options for start-up and small businesses The concept of limited liability: ● limited and unlimited liability ● the implications for the business owner(s) of limited and unlimited liability. The types of business ownership for start-ups: ● sole trader, partnership, private limited company ● the advantages and disadvantages of each type of business ownership. The option of starting up and running a franchise operation: ● the advantages and disadvantages of franchising

1.5.1 Business stakeholders (powerpoints, notes and activities) Who business stakeholders are and their different objectives: ● shareholders (owners), employees, customers, managers, suppliers, local community, pressure groups, the government. Stakeholders and businesses: ● how stakeholders are affected by business activity ● how stakeholders impact business activity ● possible conflicts between stakeholder groups.

Different types of technology used by business: ● e-commerce ● social media ● digital communication ● payment systems. How technology influences business activity in terms of: ● sales ● costs ● marketing mix.

Powerpoints, activities, and ICT task and assessment homework for the topic of: Business plans The role and importance of a business plan: ● to identify: the business idea; business aims and objectives; target market (market research); forecast revenue, cost and profit; cash-flow forecast; sources of finance; location; marketing mix. The purpose of planning business activity: ● the role and importance of a business plan in minimising risk and obtaining finance.

AQA June 2016 AS Paper 2 Macro Extract B (lines 6 to 8) states ‘The weakness in global energy prices and food prices combined with the recent appreciation in the pound sterling exchange rate help to explain the recent fall in inflation in the UK.’ Explain why a rise in the pound sterling exchange rate is likely to affect the rate of inflation in the UK. [10 marks] Answer plan. Markscheme available online.

AQA A Level Paper 1 Specimen Paper (AQA site) Some industries are dominated by a few large businesses. Analyse how these large businesses might increase their profits by influencing one of Porter’s five forces. [9 marks] Answer plan/framework Markscheme available online.

Additional specimen paper question (eaqa) Paper 1 Year 2 Given the increasing levels of competition in many markets, does this mean that businesses in these markets that are trying to maintain profits must set increasing efficiency as their main operational objective? Justify your answer. [25 marks] Essay plan.

Two year concept based scheme of work for new specification starting teaching in Sept 2014. Arranged into 6 themes rather than functional area.

GCSE/A Level Location of business PPT

Efficiency in Operations-Costa Coffee Case Study

Presentation discussing stakeholder power and influence

Homework or classwork project for year 10/11. Creation of a budget for a wedding or music festival. Incorporates topics such as sources of finance.

Powerpoint, worksheet looking at schools objectives, worksheet examining business objectives, internet based research task of objectives in private and public sector.

End of topic test for A02 assessment objective for Unit 1 Financial planning with markscheme. Definitions/formula/calculations/9 mark

2 x PPT discussing working capital/cycle/improving WC/activities

A Powerpoint outlining the 4 main leadership styles for AQA A Level linear Business (can be used for other exam boards). Two activities one individual and one group work which are: -Ryanair leadership case study and tasks including identifying Michael O'Leary's leadership style/characteristics/strengths and weaknesses in relation to current events -Group activity in which group members research a different leader each and feedback on findings

PED Tesco case study and questions AS/A2 Business /Economics

A detailed framework for A-Level students to help to use the skills predominantly of analysis and evaluation. This guidance sheet includes link words for longer answer questions and a glossary of terms to help analyse and evaluate. Examples included are business and economics but can be easily changed.

A PPT and worksheet activity examining tradable pollution permits including advantages and disadvantages with data to discuss.

A detailed revision table outlining the meaning of profitability, solvency and efficiency ratios including a PPT activity for students to show their understanding by comparing 2 figures for each ratio.