in this presentation we cover: Who business stakeholders are and their different objectives: shareholders (owners), employees, customers, managers, suppliers, local community, pressure groups, the government. Stakeholders and businesses: how stakeholders are affected by business activity how stakeholders impact business activity possible conflicts between stakeholder groups.

in this presentation we cover: The role and importance of a business plan: To identify: the business idea; business aims and objectives; target market (market research); forecast revenue, cost and profit; cash-flow forecast; sources of finance; location; marketing mix. The purpose of planning business activity: The role and importance of a business plan in minimising risk and obtaining finance.

in this presentation we cover: What the marketing mix is and the importance of each element: price, product, promotion, place. How the elements of the marketing mix work together: balancing the marketing mix based on the competitive environment The impact of changing consumer needs on the marketing mix The impact of technology on the marketing mix: e-commerce, digital communication.

in this presentation we cover: Factors influencing business location: proximity to: market, labour, materials and competitors nature of the business activity The impact of the internet on location decisions: e-commerce and/or fixed premises

in this presentation we cover: The concept of limited liability: limited and unlimited liability the implications for the business owner(s) of limited and unlimited liability. The types of business ownership for start-ups: sole trader, partnership, private limited company the advantages and disadvantages of each type of business ownership. The option of starting up and running a franchise operation: the advantages and disadvantages of franchising.

in this presentation we cover: Sources of finance for a start-up or established small business: Short-term sources: overdraft and trade credit Long-term sources: personal savings, venture capital, share capital, loans, retained profit and crowd funding. Understanding Creditors and debtors

in this presentation we cover: The importance of cash to a business: To pay suppliers, overheads and employees To prevent business failure (insolvency) The difference between cash and profit. Calculation and interpretation of cash-flow forecasts: Cash inflows Cash outflows Net cash flow Opening and closing balances.

in this presentation we cover: The concept and calculation of: revenue fixed and variable costs total costs profit and loss interest break even level of output margin of safety Interpretation of break even diagrams: the impact of changes in revenue and costs break even level of output margin of safety profit and loss.

in this presentation we cover: What business aims and business objectives are Understand SMART objectives Financial aims and objectives: survival, profit, sales, market share, financial security Non-financial aims and objectives: social objectives, personal satisfaction, challenge, independence and control. Why aims and objectives differ between businesses. Activity

in this presentation we cover: Understanding of the competitive environment What is competition in business terms? Direct and Indirect competitors strengths and weaknesses of competitors based on: price, quality Location product range customer service Advantages and disadvantages of competitive environment The impact of competition on business decision making. Terms good to know for exam

What is market segmentation? How businesses use market segmentation to targetcustomers: Gender Location Demographics Lifestyle Income age Market mapping to identify a gap in the market and thecompetition. Why do businesses need to segment their markets? Benefits of Market segmentation

in this presentation we cover: The purpose of market research: Methods of market research: primary research: survey, questionnaire, focus group,observation secondary research: internet, market reports, governmentreports. The use of data in market research: qualitative and quantitative data the role of social media in collecting marketresearch data the importance of the reliability of market research data.

We will identify and understand customer needs: price quality choice convenience We will learn the importance of identifying and understanding customers needs:

in this presentation we cover: The role of business enterprise and the purpose of businessactivity: to produce goods or services to meet customer needs to add value: convenience, branding, quality, design,unique selling points. The role of entrepreneurship: an entrepreneur: organises resources, makes businessdecisions, takes risks.

in this presentation we cover: The impact of risk and reward on business activity: Risk: business failure, financial loss, lack of security Reward: business success, profit, independence. Lesson objectives - To be able to discuss the impact of risk and reward on business activity

This PowerPoint presentation covers: Why and how new business ideas come about: To be able to discuss the reasons why a new business idea may come about To be able to identify how new business ideas may either be original or an adaptation of existing ideas

3.1.4 Stakeholders AQA GCSE Business (9-1) This is a PDF file full of everything you need for your class, covering the whole topic, you may turn it into a powerpoint presentation if you wish. however its best presented as it is. There are some previous exam questions at the end to help students get an idea of example style questions.

3.1.3 Setting business aims and objectives AQA GCSE Business (9-1) This is a PDF file full of everything you need for your class, covering the whole topic, you may turn it into a powerpoint presentation if you wish. however its best presented as it is. There are some previous exam questions at the end to help students get an idea of example style questions.

Edexcel GCSE Business UPDATED 1.3.3 Cash and cash flow This is a PDF file full of everything you need for your class, covering the whole topic, you may turn it into a powerpoint presentation if you wish. however its best presented as it is. There are some previous exam questions at the end to help students get an idea of example style questions.

Edexcel GCSE Business UPDATED1.3.2 Business revenues costs and profits This is a PDF file full of everything you need for your class, covering the whole topic, you may turn it into a powerpoint presentation if you wish. however its best presented as it is. There are some previous exam questions at the end to help students get an idea of example style questions.