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Please check out my quality teaching resources that cover both Business Studies and Economics. I have been a teacher for over 10 years and always aim to produce high quality worksheets, activities and presentations. I have taught both Business Studies and Economics from GCSE to A-Level. Please come back often to see my latest and greatest resources.

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Please check out my quality teaching resources that cover both Business Studies and Economics. I have been a teacher for over 10 years and always aim to produce high quality worksheets, activities and presentations. I have taught both Business Studies and Economics from GCSE to A-Level. Please come back often to see my latest and greatest resources.
Market Research - Lesson 1/3 - Primary & Secondary Marketing Research - GCSE Business Studies
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Market Research - Lesson 1/3 - Primary & Secondary Marketing Research - GCSE Business Studies

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A nice lesson on a market research - lesson 1 of 3 of my marketing research lessons. The presentation covers market research. The lesson looks at both primary and secondary research and the pros and cons of primary research. There are a number of tasks throughout the lesson. I have also included a really fun starter where students need to underline / highlight all the mistakes on a very poorly made questionnaire - the student who finds the most mistakes wins a prize. I have also included a nice gap fill and exam style question worksheet. The lesson finishes with students asked to create their own questionnaire for Walkers Crisps. Perfect for GCSE Business Studies.
Specialisation & Division of Labour - Economics / Microeconomics - GCSE & AS Level
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Specialisation & Division of Labour - Economics / Microeconomics - GCSE & AS Level

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A detailed selection of resources to help introduce division of labour, specialistion and productivity. The PPT covers a lot of key theory and includes tasks throughout. These include labour productivity and capital productivity calculations. I have also included a pros and cons worksheet that helps consolidate the learning… Ideal for GCSE and AS microeconomics.
The Boston Matrix - Product Portfolio - Marketing Mix - 4 P's - GCSE Business Studies
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The Boston Matrix - Product Portfolio - Marketing Mix - 4 P's - GCSE Business Studies

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A nice lesson on the Boston Matrix and product portfolio. Numerous tasks throughout and key theory on the Boston Matrix and up to date examples for each category. Tasks include a nice Apple Boston Matrix sort sheet and a look at market share for UK supermarkets. The PPT also includes a fun 'You Say, We Pay' game for the whole class to help re-cap on key marketing mix theory. Perfect for GCSE Business Studies.
Cash Flow Forecasts - Finance - Business Studies - PPT & Worksheet - Inflows & Outflows - GCSE
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Cash Flow Forecasts - Finance - Business Studies - PPT & Worksheet - Inflows & Outflows - GCSE

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A great lesson on calculating cash flow forecasts. This lesson introduces the key theory behind cash flow forecasts and then sets up students to complete a number of blank cash flow flows using the data provided. A great resource that should make this finance topic easy to understand and engaging. Answers are provided for most of the worksheets. Perfect for GCSE Business Studies and could be used for AS-Level.
Demand - Economics - Microeconomics - PPT, Demand Curve Worksheet & Quiz - GCSE & AS
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Demand - Economics - Microeconomics - PPT, Demand Curve Worksheet & Quiz - GCSE & AS

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A bumper lesson covering the key theory on demand curves. The PPT looks at the various determinants of demand and includes relevant examples and diagrams. There a numerous tasks throughout. I have also included a nice 10 multiple choice quiz covering demand curves. I have also included a supply and demand curves scenario task, which I print 6 slide horizontal and get students to fill in the shift in either the supply and demand curve using the given scenario. Really good lesson for teaching demand. Perfect for GCSE Economics and can be used to for AS Level.
Operations - Operational Efficiency - Improve Productivity - Business Studies - PPT & Worksheet
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Operations - Operational Efficiency - Improve Productivity - Business Studies - PPT & Worksheet

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A nice lesson to teach operational efficiency. The lesson covers ways to improve a businesses operations. It looks at how lowering costs can impact quality. There are numerous tasks throughout the PPT and relevant examples. The tasks include worksheets on calculating labour and capital productivity. There is also a nice You Say We Pay group task. The lesson includes a nice worksheet on the operations topic for GCSE Business Studies.
Profitability Ratios - Gross & Net Profit Margin - Income Statement & Profit & Loss Accounts Finance
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Profitability Ratios - Gross & Net Profit Margin - Income Statement & Profit & Loss Accounts Finance

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A bumper lesson on teaching profitability ratios. The lesson clearly explains how to calculate both gross profit margins and net profit margins. The lesson explains why profitability ratios are useful and gives many clear and simple examples to explain them. The PPT leads on to a great worksheet where students need to use their knowledge and calculate and analyse the gross and net profit margins from a number of businesses. I have also included a nice multiple choice quiz for a great lesson starter. Perfect resources for teaching finance at GCSE level, may also be useful for A-Level Business Studies.
The Labour Market - Wage Differences / Differentials - Why People are Paid Differently - Economics
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The Labour Market - Wage Differences / Differentials - Why People are Paid Differently - Economics

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A bumper lesson that looks at the many different reasons people are paid different wages / salaries across the country. The lesson looks at key theory from compensating wage, different skill levels, trade unions, discrimination to the elasticity of the supply and demand of labour. The lesson includes relevant examples to help easily explain each wage differential. The lesson builds up to a past exam question where students need to answer why doctors get paid more nurses. A perfect lesson for GCSE Economics and Business Studies and could easily be used / adapted for A-Level lessons.
Labour Market - Wage Differentials - Exam Technique & Key Theory - GCSE Economics - 8 Mark Questions
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Labour Market - Wage Differentials - Exam Technique & Key Theory - GCSE Economics - 8 Mark Questions

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A great lesson that focuses on the wage differentials between doctors and nurses. The lesson is built around the following exam question: Discuss the reasons why doctors are paid more than nurses. The lesson is split into four sections and helps students know how to show 1. Knowledge, 2. Application, 3. Analysis and 4. Evaluation skills. The lesson is a great aid to both a key labour market topic but also a brilliant way of getting students ready for their higher mark exam questions. A perfect resource for GCSE Economics and possibly Business Studies. The lesson could be adapted for A-Level Economics.
Factors Influencing International Competitiveness - Economics - Productivity Globally - GCSE
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Factors Influencing International Competitiveness - Economics - Productivity Globally - GCSE

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This lesson looks at six of the main factors that can influence how competitive an economy can be. The six main influences are productivity, inflation, exchange rates, tax rates, infrastructure and cost of doing business. Each influence is covered nice detail and include examples. The lesson complete with a nice group work task where students have to consider 3 - 4 policies that the UK government could implement to help make the country more competitive. Students need to look at the pros and cons of each policy and the likely short and long term implications of your policies. A great lesson for GCSE Economics and Business Studies. This lesson could also be adapted for A-Level.
Break Even Analysis - Calculations, Theory & Graphs - Business Finance - A-Level / GCSE
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Break Even Analysis - Calculations, Theory & Graphs - Business Finance - A-Level / GCSE

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A really detailed lesson (that could easily span over 2-3 lessons) on break-even. The lesson looks at the key theory behind break-even and how it is calculated. The lesson has loads of tasks throughout and gets students to complete tables, graphs and formulas to calculate a businesses break-even point. A great lesson includes a student handout which can be printed and used alongside the overall lesson PPT. The lesson includes examples and great revision tips on a potentially difficult financial topic. Perfect for both A-Level and GCSE Business Studies.
A-Level Economics - How to Answer a 25 Mark Question - Is Economic Growth Always Good?
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A-Level Economics - How to Answer a 25 Mark Question - Is Economic Growth Always Good?

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This concise and clear PPT allows students to work through an exam style essay question. Students will understand how to structure a 25-mark essay based exam question through the skills of knowledge, analysis, application and evaluation. They will learn how construct PECAN PIE paragraphs and how to access all AO’s effectively. The lesson is centered around the following question: Is Economic Growth Always Good for an Economy? This lesson will work perfectly after covering economic growth in either year 1 or year 2 of macroeconomics. I have also included a corresponding worksheet, where students need to highlight, and peer mark an existing exam answer, whilst highlighting which AO’s have been met and how the answer could be improved. I have also included a nice PECAN PIE template for exam assistance for this and future questions. I have also included a simple key theory sheet which can be given out to students to help them access the question. The lesson includes a nice starter, main and plenary task. This lesson could easily stretch over 2 hours.
The Factors of Production (Land, Labour, Capital & Enterprise) - GCSE Economics
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The Factors of Production (Land, Labour, Capital & Enterprise) - GCSE Economics

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This detailed and engaging PPT covers the four factors of production (land, labour, capital and enterprise) and how they need to work together and often be combined. The lesson also covers how the factors of production can be improved and how this can impact firms. The lesson includes lots of engaging tasks, key theory, homework tasks and relevant examples. Main Aim: Students will understand the four factors of production; Land, Labour, Capital and Enterprise. Students will also understand how the factors of production can be combined.
Competition – How Producers Compete, Competition & Price, Supply & Demand Curves & Evaluation
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Competition – How Producers Compete, Competition & Price, Supply & Demand Curves & Evaluation

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This detailed and engaging lesson covers the key theory behind Competition. This includes the different ways competitors compete, the difference between price and non-price competition. The lesson also looks at demand and supply and how elasticities can impact competition. The lesson includes many tasks, videos and activities throughout. Main Aim: Students will understand competition. The lesson also covers the ways producers can compete and how elasticity and supply and demand curves impact a competitive market. The lesson includes many videos, tasks and examples.
Economic & Firms / Business Costs - Different Types of Costs of a Firm - Microeconomics
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Economic & Firms / Business Costs - Different Types of Costs of a Firm - Microeconomics

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A detailed lesson (61 slides) looking at the various costs of a firm. The lessons has clear theory, examples and tasks (many calculation and graph based questions) for the following costs: Fixed costs Variable costs Marginal costs Average costs Total costs Sunk costs Short-run costs The lesson is perfect for Microeconomics and A-Level Economics. The lesson also includes a student version of the lesson which is streamlined and works alongside the PPT.
Growth of Firms - Intergation - Mergers & Takeovers - Internal & External Growth
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Growth of Firms - Intergation - Mergers & Takeovers - Internal & External Growth

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This lesson focuses on the growth of firms and looks at the many different ways a firm can grow. The lesson looks at the pros and cons of the different ways to grow and includes many tasks throughout the lesson. This lesson covers the following topics in a lot of detail, with relevant theory, examples, videos and diagrams: Internal growth External growth Horizontal integration Vertical integration Lateral growth Mergers Takeovers I have included both a student and teacher copy of the lesson resources. I have also included a nice worksheet on the lesson that has numerous questions on the topic. This lesson is perfect for A-Level Economics and can also be used for Business Studies.
Inflation - Cost Push & Demand Pull Inflation & Problems of Inflation - Housing Market - Economics
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Inflation - Cost Push & Demand Pull Inflation & Problems of Inflation - Housing Market - Economics

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This lesson on inflation helps students fully understand what inflation is and how it can effect the economy. I have included enough theory that this attached lesson could easily stretch across 2-3 lessons. The lesson looks at what inflation is, how it is measured, a brief history of UK inflation, the problems of inflation and the causes of inflation. The lesson sets out to answer the following learning objectives: All Students will know how inflation levels are measured Most Students will know the different problems caused by inflation Some Students will know the difference between cost push and demand pull inflation The lesson helps students fully understand the key concepts of inflation and covers the following topics in good detail: Inflation Retail Price Index (RPI) Cost push inflation Demand pull inflation Price stability The 2nd lesson then goes on to link key theory to the housing market (a typical exam topic) and how inflation can impact that industry. The lesson looks to cover the following learning objectives: All Students will know what deflation is Most Students will know the different ways of solving inflation Some Students will know how inflation can effect the UK housing market The lesson concludes with various questions based on the theory covered. This lesson is perfect for GCSE Economics and could be sued for A-Level Economics.