A new series of resources aimed at assisting teachers with the delivery of the Edexcel A Level Business specification. This resource specifically looks at topic 3.1.2. Theories of Corporate Strategy. This PowerPoint presentation looks at the use of both Ansoff’s Matrix and Porter’s Strategic Matrix (Generic Strategies) in formulating corporate strategy. It then proceeds to look at the aims of portfolio analysis and how companies can achieve a competitive advantage through the use of distinctive capabilities (Kay’s Distinctive Capabilities model). It concludes with an assessment of the effect of strategic and tactical decisions on human, financial and physical resources. The slides contain several activities with suggested answers including the Quick Fire Five and a 10 mark practice question. The clear and well-presented nature of the slides are aimed at helping students to understand the topics with each topic analysed to provide a balanced assessment of the theory.

A new series of resources aimed at assisting teachers with the delivery of the Edexcel A Level Business specification. This resource specifically looks at topic 3.1.4. Impact of External Influences. This PowerPoint presentation looks at the use of PESTLE analysis by businesses to help them generate appropriate strategic decisions. Each of the different elements of the PESTLE model are considered and their impacts upon a business assessed. It also examines the changing competitive environment facing business and looks at the role of Porter’s Five Forces Model in helping a firm to better understand their external environment. The slides contain several activities with suggested answers including the Quick Fire Five and a 10 mark practice question. The clear and well-presented nature of the slides are aimed at helping students to understand the topics with each topic analysed to provide a balanced assessment of the theory.

A new series of resources aimed at assisting teachers with the delivery of the Edexcel A Level Business specification. This resource specifically looks at topic 3.1.3. SWOT Analysis. This PowerPoint presentation looks at the creation and uses of a SWOT Analysis. It considers the information that is needed to be collated to enable a SWOT to be generated and the usefulness of a SWOT in helping a business reach appropriate strategic decisions. It provides a couple of example SWOT studies and finishes with an analysis of its strengths and weaknesses. The slides contain several activities with suggested answers including the Quick Fire Five and a 10 mark practice question. The clear and well-presented nature of the slides are aimed at helping students to understand the topics with each topic analysed to provide a balanced assessment of the theory.

A new series of resources aimed at assisting teachers with the delivery of the Edexcel A Level Business specification. This resource specifically looks at topic 3.2.3. Organic Growth. This PowerPoint presentation looks at the distinctions between organic and inorganic growth and considers the main methods and techniques for organic growth. It concludes with an assessment of the benefits and drawbacks of organic growth. The slides contain several activities with suggested answers including the Quick Fire Five and a 10 mark practice question. The clear and well-presented nature of the slides are aimed at helping students to understand the topics with each topic analysed to provide a balanced assessment of the theory.

A new series of resources aimed at assisting teachers with the delivery of the Edexcel A Level Business specification. This resource specifically looks at topic 2.3.1. Profit. This PowerPoint presentation looks at the concept of profit with a focus upon gross profit, operating profit and profit for the year (net profit). It examines how each type of profit is generated through the use of a Statement of Comprehensive Income and then analyses the use of profitability ratios (gross profit margin, operating profit margin, profit for the year margin) before concluding with a look at how profitability can improved and the difference between cash and profit. It includes a couple of worked examples and practice questions with answers. The slides contain several activities with suggested answers including the Quick Fire Five and a 10 mark practice question. The clear and well-presented nature of the slides are aimed at helping students to understand the topics with each topic analysed to provide a balanced assessment of the theory.

A new series of resources aimed at assisting teachers with the delivery of the Edexcel A Level Business specification. This resource specifically looks at topic 2.3.2. Liquidity. This PowerPoint presentation looks at the concept of liquidity and introduces students to the statement of financial position. It examines the role of liquidity within a business and shows how it can measured using the current ratio and acid test ratio. It then considers ways of improving liquidity and looks at the importance of working capital. It includes a couple of worked examples and practice questions with answers. The slides contain several activities with suggested answers including the Quick Fire Five and a 10 mark practice question. The clear and well-presented nature of the slides are aimed at helping students to understand the topics with each topic analysed to provide a balanced assessment of the theory.

A new series of resources aimed at assisting teachers with the delivery of the Edexcel A Level Business specification. This resource specifically looks at topic 2.2.4. Budgets. This PowerPoint presentation looks at the concept and issues surrounding budgeting including an assessment of historical and zero-based budgeting, variance analysis and the limitations of budgeting. It includes a couple of worked examples and practice questions with answers. The slides contain several activities with suggested answers including the Quick Fire Five and a 10 mark practice question. The clear and well-presented nature of the slides are aimed at helping students to understand the topics with each topic analysed to provide a balanced assessment of the theory.

A new series of resources aimed at assisting teachers with the delivery of the Edexcel A Level Business specification. This resource specifically looks at topic 1.2.4. Price Elasticity of Demand. It considers the issues of how to calculate price elasticity of demand, the interpretation of price elasticity values, the main factors influencing price elasticity of demand, its significance in pricing decisions and the calculation of price elasticity and total revenue. The slides contain several activities with suggested answers including the Quick Fire Five questions and a 10 mark practice question. The clear and well-presented nature of the slides are aimed at helping students to understand the topics with each topic analysed to provide a balanced assessment of the theory.

The latest in the new series of PowerPoint resources aimed at assisting teachers with the delivery of the WJEC/Eduqas A-level Business specification but is suitable for all boards. These slides and hand out are designed to support the delivery of the Component Three topic of globalisation. A colourful, detailed and accessible resource that is tailored to meeting the academic demands of most A Level specifications. They consider nature of globalisation and global markets, and look at their impact upon developing/emerging economies. The presentation then considers market deregulation, the internet, improved communications and cheaper transportation as contributing reasons for the rise of globalisation during the past few decades. It then considers the role of the WTO and examines global branding, how firms target new markets and the impact of glocalisation, before evaluating the overall effects of globalisation upon the UK economy and businesses. It finally considers the reasons for the development of MNCs and the benefits and drawbacks of multinational corporations for host nations. The slides contain the Quick Fire Five questions and also a practice essay (both with suggested solutions). In addition to the main PowerPoint a PDF copy of the notes has been provided to assist with pupil hand outs.

The latest in the new series of PowerPoint resources aimed at assisting teachers with the delivery of the WJEC/Eduqas A-level Business specification. These slides and hand out are designed to support the delivery of the Component One topic of demand and supply diagrams. They analyse and explain the concepts of supply and demand, the influences acting upon each, what is meant by the equilibrium, the importance of supply and demand in the market, how a change in demand and supply can impact on price and quantity demanded and how to construct and interpret supply and demand diagrams. The slides contain the Quick Fire Five questions and also a practice essay (both with solutions). In addition to the main PowerPoint a PDF copy of the notes has been provided to assist with pupil hand outs.

A new range of materials aimed at supporting teachers of the Edexcel GCSE (9-1) in Business. This presentation is designed to cover the topic of break-even and has been adapted to meet the specific requirements of the Edexcel 1BS0 specification. The presentation considers the concept of break-even, its calculation, the use of diagrams, the margin of safety and its benefits and drawbacks. The pack contains a starter and plenary activity, class activities, knowledge questions, BBC Bitesize video, key word definitions and an examination style question, all complete with suggested answers.

The latest in the revision packs aimed at improving pupil knowledge of core areas of the A Level Business specification that often cause problems. This pack focuses upon critical path analysis and includes the usual format of an assessment sheet (knowledge, application, analysis and evaluation skills are tested), teacher answer sheet, a mind map for pupil revision and a specialist revision sheet about critical path analysis. This pack also incorporates a detailed PowerPoint that teachers can use to deliver the topic and is supported with a PDF version of the notes to act as a hand out.

A very detailed series of study notes designed to complement the first year teaching of Component One (Business Opportunities and Business Functions) which forms the basis of the entire AS Level qualification or the Paper 1 requirement of the full A Level. These notes are accessible, well designed and indexed with a specific focus upon the specification requirements of the WJEC/Eduqas A Level in Business. With no textbook offering from the main publishing houses, these booklets are designed to act as a direct substitute at a cost that I hope reflects excellent value for money. The 420 pages cover the following areas: Business Opportunities Enterprise; Business Plans; Markets; Consumer Protection; Demand and Supply; Price and Income Elasticity; Market Research; Business Structure; Business Location; Business Finance; Revenue & Costs Business Functions The Marketing Mix; Product; Price; Promotion; Place; Decisions about the Marketing Mix; Marketing and New Technology; Budgeting; Cash Flow Forecasting; Business Finance; The Income Statement; Financial Ratios; Changes in Working Practices; Workforce Planning and Recruitment; Training and Appraisal; Workforce Performance; Organisational Design; Motivation; Management and Leadership; Employer-Employee Relations; Added Value; Production; Productivity; Technology; Lean Production; Quality; Purchasing; Research and Development and finally Economies of Scale.

A very detailed series of study notes designed to complement the second year teaching of Component Two (Business Analysis and Strategy) and Component Three (Business in a Changing World). These notes are accessible, well designed and indexed with a specific focus upon the specification requirements of the WJEC/Eduqas A Level in Business. With no textbook offering from the main publishing houses, these booklets are designed to act as a direct substitute at a cost that I hope reflects excellent value for money. The 349 pages cover the following areas: Component Two Data Analysis Market Analysis Sales Forecasting Balance Sheets Depreciation Financial Ratios Aims and Objectives Strategy and Implementation Decision Tree Analysis Critical Path Analysis Cost-Benefit Analysis Investment Appraisal Techniques Special Order Decisions Component Three Business Change Risk Management PEST: Political PEST: Economics PEST: Social PEST: Technological Legal Factors Ethical Influences Business and the Environment International Trade Globalisation The European Union

Written by a senior and highly experienced teacher of A Level Business, this booklet contains a brief overview/recap of the theory surrounding quantitative sales forecasting and includes four mini case studies each with a series of three questions focusing upon the calculations and theory associated with this topic area. Detailed answers are included that provide students with issues to consider when answering these types of questions in an examination.

A range of materials aimed at supporting teachers of the AQA A Level in Business modified to reflect the 2023 changes. This presentation is designed to cover the topic of mission statements, corporate objectives and strategy. The presentation considers the basic purpose of mission statements before examining how the statement feeds into the creation of corporate objectives and the influences that act upon them. Internal and external influences on functional objectives and decisions are examined before it then examines the concepts of strategic and functional decisions and contrasts these with tactics before concluding with a detailed look at SWOT analysis. The pack contains the Quick Fire Five knowledge questions, a short objective test and an essay question all complete with suggested answers. This pack also includes a FREE copy of the student revision notes for this section of the course.

A range of materials aimed at supporting teachers of the AQA A Level in Business and modified to reflect the 2023 changes. This presentation is designed to cover the topic of segmentation, targeting and positioning. The presentation considers the process and value of market segmentation, targeting and positioning (STP), the different methods of segmentation, the influences on choosing a target market and positioning (including market mapping) and the value of niche and mass marketing. The pack contains the Quick Fire Five knowledge questions, a short objective test and an essay question all complete with suggested answers. This pack also includes a FREE copy of the student revision notes for this section of the course.

A new range of materials aimed at supporting teachers of the AQA A Level in Business. This presentation is designed to cover the topic of understanding the role and importance of stakeholders . It examines the role of stakeholders within a business and how a firm can use stakeholder mapping methods to identify the different levels of power and interest held by particular stakeholder groups in relation to specific business decisions. It evaluates the importance of stakeholder engagement and how firms can best manage their stakeholder relationships before assessing the different internal and external stakeholder groups with a vested interest in the activities of a business. Each pack contains the Quick Fire Five knowledge questions, a short objective test and an essay question all complete with suggested answers. This pack also includes a FREE copy of the student revision notes for this section of the course.

A new range of materials aimed at supporting teachers of the AQA A Level in Business. This presentation is designed to cover the topic of balance sheets and has been adapted to meet the specific requirements of the AQA specification. The presentation considers the basic purpose of a balance sheet before examining how the statement is structured and how stakeholders are interested in this key financial account. It then examines the concepts of different types of asset and liability and considers the key concepts of liquidity, depreciation and working capital. The pack contains the Quick Fire Five knowledge questions, a practice calculation question, a short objective test and an essay question all complete with suggested answers. This pack also includes a FREE copy of the student revision notes for this section of the course.