This full lesson covers the following areas; Corporate culture Corporate social responsibility Ethics Competitive advantage (differentiation, price policies, market leadership/share, reputation, cost control, technology, suppliers, employees Benefits and importance of establishing and maintaining a competitive advantage. Images removed for copywrite reasons, you will need to add your own images e.g. business logos.

This full lesson covers D2 and D3 of Learning Aim D for Unit 1: Exploring Business. Areas covered include; Demand Supply Influences on supply and demand Price elasticity of demand Pricing and output decisions Response to competitor activity Images removed for copywrite reasons, you will need to add your own images e.g. business logos.

This full lesson, consisting of 22 slides, covers A.2 for Unit 3: Personal and Business Finance. Topics covered include; Cash Debit Cards Credit Cards Cheque Electronic Transfer Direct Debits Standing Orders Pre-Paid Credit Cards Contactless Charge Cards Store Cards BACS, CHAPS, FPS. The lesson contains several activities, including exam questions taken from past papers. There are also links to news articles, websites and videos to assist in understanding. Images removed for copywrite reasons, you will need to add your own images e.g. business logos.

This lesson covers the history and implementation of Scientific Management. The lesson covers; Background of Frederick Taylor Origins of Scientific Management Applications in modern workplaces How it motivates employees Advantages of SM Disadvantages of SM Several group activities including activities involving practical demonstrations (I have attached a guidance sheet) to bring the theory of Scientific Management to life.

This full lesson, with accompanying tasks, fully covers Ethics in recruitment (A3). Topics covered include; What is ethics? Honest advertisement Confidentiality Fair questioning Fair selection criteria Disclosure if working with family/friends Equal opportunities legislation Right-to-work legislation The lesson contains links to relevant media including news articles and videos. Several tasks are included to keep learners engaged.

This full lesson covers C1 of the NQF Unit 3: Personal and Business Finance Unit. Topics covered include; Recording transactions Management of the business Compliance Measuring performance Control Lesson includes exam question practice, group activities and links to external media. Images removed for copywrite reasons, you will need to add your own images e.g. business logos.

This full lesson covers B2 of Learning Aim B of Unit 8: Recruitment and Selection Process. This lesson is mostly practical, with learners designing interview questions, completing their CV, covering letters and application forms for a Sales Executive Role and carrying out an interview role play. Learners are required to complete peer assessments in the form of interview observation forms and a self-evaluation which is linked to Skills/Knowledge/Behavior. Images removed for copywrite reasons, you will need to add your own images e.g. business logos.

This full lesson covers B1 of the Level 3 NQF BTEC Business syllabus. Learners will analyse the key documents required to successfully recruit staff and then produce these documents in small groups. Learners are then required to reflect on the skills they have developed. Images removed for copywrite reasons, you will need to add your own images e.g. business logos.

This full lesson, with supporting handout covers how to calculate Straight Line and Reducing Balance Depreciation. This is found within F1 of Learning Aim F for Unit 3: Personal and Business Finance. However, this lesson on depreciation can be adapted to use with alternative courses. Images removed for copywrite reasons, you will need to add your own images e.g. business logos.

This full lesson, with supporting worksheet covers how to; Work out a percentage of an amount Working out an amount as a percentage of another amount Increasing/decreasing an amount by a percentage The worksheet includes 28 questions that are peer assessed, including 5 challenging questions at the end for higher level learners. This lesson has been created to support learners working to Grade 3 on the 1-9 Grading system, but can be adapted for a variety of purposes.

This full lesson covers McGregor’s Theory X and Y Management theory. The lesson includes several video clips and a large practical group task to engage learners.

This resource provides a practice exam scenario for learners studying to undertake the Unit 7: Business Decision Making examination. The subject of the case study is a horticulture business facing a choice between EU and UK suppliers following the Brexit vote. Learners must produce a report and presentation based on key data provided. Learners will be required to calculate Gross/Net Profit and margins and ROCE. I am an examiner for this unit and have created this scenario based on my knowledge of the assessment’s marking criteria.

This full lesson, with two companion handouts, covers Break-Even analysis for Learning Aim E for Unit 3: Personal and Business Finance. The lesson covers: Calculating break-even using contribution per unit Drawing a break-even chart (stage by stage) Understanding the limitations and benefits of using break-even A practice exam question for learners to prepare for assessment.

This full lesson, with Excel templates, business information and a teacher’s copy of the completed Cash Flow Forecast, covers how to interpret and create a cash flow forecast as stated in Learning Aim E for Unit 3: Personal and Business Finance.