This double lesson introduces learners to the different types of business ownerships, we look at each with examples, and their pros and cons, with an emphasis on liability. Three 3 mark questions with model answers to help students develop exam technique and the use of connectives early on in the course. A case study with a 6 mark analyse question included. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This bundle of 5 lessons introduces learners to various key fundamental topics. We start by looking at entrepnreneurs to excite and engage the new student cohort. Followed by a lesson on taking risks - exciting activities here for students to weigh up the upsides and downsides of various predicaments they may find themselves in. A third lesson on adding value, we look at key concepts in adding value, students then add value to their t shirts. A fourth lesson on aims and objectives and finally opportunity cost. Quite large bundle for the first part of the spec, however all key stuff to get the students engaged from the very beginning and familiar with exam technique. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

A complete bundle, updated for 2021 with more engaging and colourful slides to cater for remote learning needs. The highest quality, unrivalled lesson experiences from start to finish. This bundle is filled with real life examples, scenarios, individual and group activities, exam style questions with model answers so students can self or peer assess from looking at the board. Engage your learners and improve their exam skills at the same time, rather than just going through theory slide after slide. Thank you Note: the purpose of this upload is to bundle it with all of theme 2 to make a mega bundle of the whole GCSE course (as we cannot bundle more than 20 individual resources on the platform)

This 3 lesson bundle introduces learners to what the economy is made up of by discussing GDP and strong/weak economies around the world for a good foundation. We look at the business cycle and break down what happens at each stage, students have plenty of assessment opportunities to consolidate this knowledge. The second lesson looks at exchange rates and interst rates and their effects on consumers and businesses, calculation practice included and other activities to consolidate this knowledge. The final lesso looks at inflation and the effects of it, interesting examples included of the effect of inflation over the last few decades. We finally look at taxes and a range of group activities such as a class debate on increasing taxes. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This lesson introduces learners to consumer protection law and employment protection law. We look at both in detail with their pros and cons. Real life examples are looked at with two engaging scenarios/videos. 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. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This lesson introduces learners to the growing importance of the role technology plays in business. We start by looking at some businesses that operating as both online and physical stores, some discussion on what type of online businesses students have used. A 3 mark question with a model answer is included as well as a 12 mark question based on a new online retailer that has gone physical recently. Structure guidance for the 12 mark question, with a model conclusion for students to look at before peer assessing and improving their own answers. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This lesson introduces learners to what a stakeholder is, we discuss examples of stakeholders, students consider the stakehodlers of their school, we then go on to look at the different interests of the stakeholders. Some consolidation activties such as matching stakeholders to definitions or a more challenging version included. Students consider the most important and least important interest for each stakeholder before going on to complete a 6 mark analyse question on Apple. A model answer is given with context highlighted in red - to help students build this important skill. Finally we look at conflicting interests of stakeholders with examples. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This lesson introduces learners to the contents and purpose of a business plan, we discuss the sections of a plan, we then go on to look at an infamous example of what it shouldn’t be like in Solomon’s plan presented to Claude Littner in the Apprentice. A 3 mark question with a model answer, a few short tasks before going onto creating a business plan in groups, a template has been provided. Students present back their plans to the class and the class are provided with a sheet to write WWW and EBI with their peers presentations. A group task where they match parts of the business plan to the different areas of the business plan - answers included. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This free double lesson introduces learners to what marketing is before looking at the 4Ps. We then discuss how coca cola has worked on each P. A pair task to develop a brief marketing mix from a choice of three product types. Students then answer two 3 mark questions with model answers so they can self assess. This is followed by a group task to develop a complete marketing mix for a product of their choice and present back to the class. In the second lesson we recap, then look at the new Amazon Go store that is launching, we discuss the pros and cons of each then have a go at answering a 6 mark analyse question. A model answer is given highlighting where context is attained. Students can look at this to develop their own exam technique. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you - Please leave a review if you are happy with the download :)

This lesson introduces learners to what factors start ups might consider when choosing a location to start up, we then look at key factors that determine the location such as proximity to customers, labour, transport and more. A 3 mark question with a model answer to peer assess. Finally an engaging group activity where a case study is given and some financial data about different locations, students then work together to calculate and discuss which location is the best to start up. Whole class discussion on the ultimate location. Students can write down their conclusions. A ranking activity where students have to consider various factors that affect location, and then for different types of businesses, state which factors are the most important when deciding to locate. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This double lesson introduces learners to the different ownership types such as sole traders, partnerships an private limited companies. We look at the pros and cons of each one. A few 3 mark questions with model answers to consolidate knowledge and exam technique. We then go on to read a case study about two brothers deciding to start up as either a sole trader and employee or as a LTD. The second lesson looks at franchises, we look at the difference between franchisors and franchisees, then go on to discuss the pros and cons of each, finally applying it to a case study on Subway - which includes a 6 mark model answer for students to use to help each other peer assess. An design an advert to recruit franchisees to finish off! Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

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

This double lesson introduces learners to the importance of cash for the survival of a business, inflows and outflows are discussed, students seperate inflows from outflows, then they go on to complete a cash flow forecast step by step with guidance on the powerpoint. Formulas are given to help work out net cash flow, opening and closing balance. Students then go on to consolidate this by creating a cash flow forecast for Ian Beale’s fish and chip shop, some further calculation practice followed. 3 and 6 mark questions with model answers to build exam skills on the topic. A consolidation lesson where students complete a cash flow forecast with a template on the computer. They can play with the figures to see how it will affect closing balance. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This four lesson bundle starts by introducing learners to revenue, costs and profit. Each of these is broken down to the core, students will get it! Lots of calculation practice to consolidate this. A 9 mark question with a case study and model answer for students to aspire to and peer assess with. A lesson with a game where students are in groups and must make the most profit by charging the best prices for their business, a live scoreboard to see which team is performing the best. Break even is broken down to the core also, and again lots of calculation practice. A task to draw BE graphs, the spec doesn’t require this but it will extend their knowledge on the topic. A case study where we look at the pros and cons of using BE and whether it is useful in a given context. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This lesson introduces learners to the reasons why businesses might start up, this is a good discussion point for students to talk about why they might start a business in the future. We look at financial and non financial objectives then go on to completing a table identifying which objectives are financial and non financial. A research task to focus on specific businesses and find out their aims and objectives. A homework sheet to consolidate. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you