Investigate the impact of the economic climate on businesses with this video and activity worksheet combination. This video explores the concept of the economic climate and the six key ways it impacts businesses which include: Unemployment Changing levels of consumer income Inflation Changes in interest rates Government taxation Changes in exchange rates The supporting activity worksheet contains a series of activities for students to apply their knowledge of the economic climate and its impact on businesses. The resource also includes suggested answers.

Investigate franchising with this video and activity worksheet combination. What is a Franchise? This video explains what is the difference between a franchisor and franchisee, along with the advantages and disadvantages of operating a franchise. Examples are provided throughout from McDonald’s to show the benefits and drawbacks of running a successful franchise. The cost of running a franchise along with the fees involved are also discussed. The supporting activity worksheet contains questions about franchising and a keyword crossword as an extension task. The resource includes an answer sheet.

Investigate the importance of sales forecasting and the key factors which impact them in business with this free video and activity worksheet combination. The explainer video explores what sales forecasting is and how consumer trends, economic variables, and the actions of competitors can impact how accurate the process is. The supporting activity worksheet contains a scenario and 4 separate tasks for students to apply their knowledge of sales forecasting in business.

Resource information: A 6 minute video which provides an insight into the concept of ROCE and how it is calculated in business. A supporting task is also included which allows students to apply their knowledge of calculating ROCE based on the scenario in the video (inc. suggested answers). Suitable for: This resource is suitable for use in class, as homework, or as part of a blended learning approach.

Resource information: A 4 minute video that explains how and why businesses expand globally? Globalisation has allowed businesses to expand globally and make billions in the process. Non have done it better than McDonald’s. This video covers the key concepts of globalisation, with example from McDonald’s. The downloadable worksheet contains a crossword that gives students the opportunity to apply knowledge gained from the video. The download also comes with a teacher answer sheet. Suitable for: This resource is ideal to set as homework as it can be completed independently by using the video as a source of information to complete the activity. Alternatively it could be used as a task in class.

Explore how businesses manage quality through quality assurance and quality control. The video and worksheet also covers how businesses use quality management to gain a competitive advantage. This explainer video covers: What is quality? How to measure the quality of goods & services Why does quality matter? What is quality control? What is quality assurance? How managing quality is a competitive advantage The accompanying worksheet has a number of questions designed to check a student’s understanding of the key terms used throughout the video. The resource also includes answers and is ideal to be used as a homework task.

Explore how businesses manage their stock using bar gate stock graphs, Just-in-Time (JIT) stock control, procurement and logistics. This explainer video covers: What is stock? How to use a bar gate stock graph How supermarkets manage stock How to use Just-in-Time (JIT) What is procurement? What is the role of logistics? The accompanying worksheet has a number of questions designed to check a student’s understanding of the key terms used in relation to how businesses manage stock. The resource also includes answers and is ideal to be used as a homework task.

Resource information: A 4 minute video which provides an insight into the concept of using a balance sheet in business with a supporting example of how to complete one. A free supporting activity worksheet is also included which allows students to apply their knowledge of completing a balance sheet for a business (inc. suggested answers). Suitable for: This resource is suitable for use in class, as homework, or as part of a blended learning approach.

Investigate the importance of having a USP in business with this free video and activity worksheet combination. The explainer video explores how Apple developed a unique selling point (USP) that helped it to become one of the biggest brands in the world! The supporting activity worksheet contains a scenario and 5 separate tasks for students to apply their knowledge of unique selling points in business.

Resource information: A 5 minute video that investigates the costs involved in producing a product or providing a service. This video covers fixed & variable costs and how to calculate total costs. The downloadable worksheet contains a variety of questions that are based on the knowledge gained from the video. It gets students to understand how to calculate total costs using both variable and fixed costs, along with why total costs are important to a business and its decision making process. The download also comes with a teacher answer sheet. Suitable for: This resource is ideal to set as homework or could be used as a task in class.

Investigate the different job roles and responsibilities in business with this video and activity worksheet combination. The 8 minute explainer explores the key differences between Directors, Senior Managers, Supervisors/ Team Leaders, Operational, and Support staff. The supporting activity worksheet contains a task for students to apply their knowledge of the different job roles and responsibilities whilst watching the video and also includes suggested answers.

Explore the different ways of working, the types of employment contract and work arrangements. This explainer video covers: What is full-time and part-time work? What are flexible and zero hours contracts? What do freelancers do? How is technology impacting work? What are the advantages and disadvantages of remote working? The accompanying worksheet has a number of questions designed to check a student’s understanding of the key terms used in relation to the different ways of working. The resource also includes answers and is ideal to be used as a homework task.

Resource information: A 4 minute video which provides an insight into the common types of promotion used in business. A free supporting activity worksheet is also included which allows students to apply their knowledge (inc. suggested answers). Suitable for: This resource is suitable for use in class, as homework, or as part of a blended learning approach.

Ever wondered what your options are when it comes to borrowing money? In this 5 minute video, we’ll discuss the different types of borrowing options available, including personal loans, credit cards and some rarer alternatives. We’ll also go over the pros and cons associated with each option. By the end of the video students will have a good overview of what their personal finance options are when it comes to borrowing. The supporting activity worksheet contains a variety of multiple choice questions that are designed to check understanding of the borrowing options covered in the video. There is also a teacher answer sheet included in the free download.

Investigate the net present value (NPV) and how it is calculated in business with this video and activity worksheet combination. The video covers: What is the net present value? Using discount factors to calculate present values. NPV calculation example. NPV calculation question. Advantages vs disadvantages of using the NPV in business. The supporting activity worksheet contains 4 separate tasks for students to apply their knowledge of the NPV whilst watching the video and also includes suggested answers.

Resource information: A 4 minute video that explains why businesses change their aims and objectives as they evolve. The video is linked to Sainsbury’s throughout to give clear examples in a business context. A supporting task is included which checks students understanding of the video via a multiple choice quiz that covers some of the key points from the video. An answer sheet is also included. Suitable for: This resource is suitable for use in class, as homework, or as part of a blended learning approach.

Resource information: A 4 minute video which provides an insight into how some of the key external influences impact businesses with examples from Amazon. A supporting task is also included which allows students to apply their knowledge of how these external influences impact a business of their choice once they have watched the video (inc. suggested answers for guidance). Suitable for: This resource is suitable for use in class, as homework, or as part of a blended learning approach.

Did you know that the stock market has produced an average return of 10% over the last 100 years. Yet when it comes to investing, millennials are falling behind. A 2018 survey of 1,519 aged between 21 to 37 by TD Ameritrade finds that only 50 percent of millennials currently invest in the stock market, which is mainly due to feeling intimidated by the market and having a lack of understanding. However, both Tony Robbins and Warren Buffett argue that getting started in the market doesn’t have to be daunting. Suggesting, there are ways to begin investing for the future without taking on too much risk: recommending starting with index funds, especially for anyone young or new to the market. The image below could be used as either a thought provoking classroom poster or as a discussion point in class to get students discussing the stock market and what options they have with their money.

Explore what price skimming is and how Microsoft used price skimming to launch the Xbox One. The 3 minute explainer video covers how Microsoft used the pricing strategy of price skimming to launch the Xbox One and make money from their early adopters. The supporting activity worksheet contains a multiple choice quiz for students to apply their understanding of price skimming. The resource also includes suggested answers and is ideal to be used in class to introduce the subject or as a homework task.

Learn how the four elements of the marketing mix - product, price, place, and promotion - interact and influence one another to create a cohesive and effective marketing strategy with this video and activity worksheet combination. The 3 minute explainer video features real-world examples from Apple and Aldi that demonstrate how these two businesses use the 4 Ps of marketing to make strategic decisions. You’ll discover how product design, pricing strategy, distribution channels, and promotions all come together to help businesses achieve their goals The supporting activity worksheet contains a tasks for students to apply their knowledge after watching the explainer video. The resource also includes suggested answers and is ideal to be used in class to expand knowledge about the marketing mix and its impact in business or as a homework task.