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 1.1.3. Market Positioning. It considers the issues of market mapping, competitive advantage, product differentiation and adding value to products and services. 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.

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 it is suitable for all boards. These slides and hand out are designed to support the delivery of the Component Two topic of critical path analysis. They analyse and explain the nature and purpose of critical path analysis (CPA), commenting on the benefits and limitations of the technique. The slides then show how to complete CPA diagrams and interpret and evaluate the results. 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.

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 are suitable for all boards). These slides and hand out are designed to support the delivery of the Component One topic of productivity. They explain what is meant by productivity and show ways of measuring it before examining how productivity can be increased. The slides then proceed to explain the concept of capacity utilisation and its calculation and interpretation. They examine the problems of under-utilisation, the UK’s productivity rates in comparison with other members of the G7 and the issues of operating at maximum capacity for prolonged periods of time. The slides contain the Quick Fire Five questions, practice calculation questions and also a practice essay (all with solutions). The pack also contains a free set of student revision notes.

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 are suitable for all boards). These slides and hand out are designed to support the delivery of the Component One topic of lean production. They explain what is meant by lean production before explaining the range of techniques that are used to reduce waste and improve productivity including Kaizen, just-in-time, cell production and time based management. It finishes with an evaluation of lean production and its importance and impact on a business and their stakeholders. The slides contain the Quick Fire Five questions and also a practice essay (both with solutions). The pack also contains a free set of student revision notes.

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 are suitable for all boards). These slides and hand out are designed to support the delivery of the Component One topic of research and development. They analyse and explain the main differences between quality control and quality assurance. They also consider the work of Deming with regard to total quality management (TQM) and then examine the issues of quality circles, benchmarking, monitoring, quality chains and quality’s important role in the satisfaction of customers. The slides contain the Quick Fire Five questions and also a practice essay (both with solutions). The pack also contains a free set of student revision notes.

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 Two topic of the business growth. A colourful, detailed and accessible resource that is tailored to meeting the academic demands of most A Level specifications. They consider the key differences between a strategy of organic versus external (inorganic) growth. In doing so they focus upon vertical, horizontal integration and conglomerate integration and look at the advantages and disadvantages of each method. The notes also look at the strategies of rationalisation, outsourcing and franchising. They evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of each approach and the overall risks associated with business growth and the impact on a variety of stakeholders. The slides contain the Quick Fire Five questions, practice calculation questions and also a practice essay (all 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 but is suitable for all boards. These slides and hand out are designed to support the delivery of the Component Two topic of the balance sheet. A colourful, detailed and accessible resource that is tailored to meeting the academic demands of most A Level specifications. These notes and Power Point presentation analyse all aspects of one of the key financial accounts. They consider the use of the balance sheet by stakeholders; the key component elements of the account and how it is calculated; the importance of working capital and liquidity; how and why financial accounts are window dressed; how and why non-current assets are depreciated using the straight line method and finally it evaluates non-financial measures of business success such as the triple bottom line by Elkington and the growing importance of social accounting . The slides contain the Quick Fire Five questions, practice calculation questions and also a practice essay (all 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 but is suitable for all boards. These slides and hand out are designed to support the delivery of the Component One topic of the marketing mix and the product. They explain what is meant by product, product portfolio, brand, USPs and differentiation before evaluating the importance of having the right product for a firm and their stakeholders. The slides analyse the role of the product life cycle and the Boston matrix and evaluate the impact of extension strategies on a business and how the Boston matrix can be used in the management of a firm's product portfolio. The slides contain the Quick Fire Five questions and also a practice essay (all 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 with separate booklets available for the other boards soon. These slides and hand out are designed to support the delivery of the Component Two topic of financial ratios with a focus upon the calculation and interpretation of ROCE, Gearing, Current and Acid Test ratios. They explain how to interpret the meaning of each ratio and also consider the usefulness of ratios and the main users of ratio data. The slides contain the Quick Fire Five questions, several practice questions and also a practice essay (all with suggested 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 cash and cash-flow and has been designed to meet the specific requirements of the Edexcel 1BS0 specification. The presentation considers the concept of cash and looks at its importance to a business from different viewpoints e.g. suppliers and employees. It also examines the differences between cash and profit before then moving on to look at cash flow forecasts, their construction and usefulness. The pack contains a starter and plenary activity, class activities, knowledge questions, key word definitions and an examination style question, all complete with suggested answers.

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 this material is suitable for all boards. These slides and hand out are designed to support the delivery of the Component Two topic of decision tree analysis. They explain the types of decisions a business makes including strategic, tactical and operational and the importance of decision-making to a business. They examine how decision-making tools can be scientific or intuitive and explain the nature and purpose of decision tree analysis commenting on the benefits and limitations of the technique. They show how decision trees are constructed and how to interpret and evaluate the results. The slides contain the Quick Fire Five questions, an exam style calculation question with solution and also a practice essay (with suggested 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 AQA A Level in Business. This presentation is designed to cover the topic of understanding management decision making . The presentation considers the value of decision making based on data (scientific decision making) and on intuition. It then proceeds to look at the value, use and calculation of decision trees and their role in management decision making before concluding with an assessment of the key influences that act upon decisions. The pack contains the Quick Fire Five knowledge questions, a practice calculation question 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 Edexcel GCSE (9-1) in Business. This presentation is designed to cover the topic of the marketing mix and has been designed to meet the specific requirements of the Edexcel 1BS0 specification. The presentation considers the key aspects of the marketing mix such as price, product, promotion and place, helping pupils to understand how each of the elements come together to help improve sales and revenue. The presentation then considers the need for changes to the mix to account for dynamic markets and also developments in technology such as e-commerce. The pack contains a starter and plenary activities, class activities, knowledge questions, key word definitions and an examination style question, all complete with suggested answers.

Another in the series designed primarily to complement the teaching and study of A Level Business and with a focus upon the WJEC/Eduqas specification. This work book examines the concepts of employer-employee relations with a particular focus upon trade unions, ACAS, health and safety, the minimum wage, and discrimination and the Equality Act 2010. There are a variety of activities and questions provided and a supporting series of theory notes and case study articles to deepen understanding.

Ice breaker activity ideal for GCSE and AS Level Business Studies.

One of my series of revision notes for the new AS and A Level AQA Business Studies course. Additional notes are available upon request and feedback will be much appreciated.