This lesson introduces learners to corporate influences in business, with a particular focus on short-termism vs long-termism, we start with a recap to ensure students remember CPA, then go on to look at how short term and long term views influence decision making. We analyse evidence based and subjective decision making before looking at a concise case study on Rolls Royce and understanding what makes them a long termist business, this study can be used as a class reading task or group, with a discussion to follow. A research task and box plenary to finish with. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This lesson introduces learners the difference between mergers and takeovers, we start by looking at the reasons why businesses may want to merge or acquire a firm in another country, e.g. to gain access to a trade bloc like the ASEAN. We then read a concise case study on the cement industry and how acquisitions have played a big role for these firms, a 10 mark question with structure guidance given and a model answer for students to peer assess with to build exam technique. Another concise case study and exam style question, but this time on a merger rather than a takeover, guidance and model points included to again help with important exam skills. Finally, a research and homework task to conclude. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This double lesson introduces learners to organic growth, we start by looking at the problems of rapid growth from the previous lesson before looking at the methods of organic growth and their advantages and disadvantages. We then go on to read a short case study on a ready meal manufacturer based in Bradford, who have grown organincally since 1979. A 10 mark question on this with structure guidance and a concise model answer provided, to help students peer assess against the criteria. This is followed by a research task for students to find a company that has grown organically (link for poundland given if students struggle to find), they then present their findings back to the class - structure for this is provided too. We finish off with a kahoot quiz, the link is included and a box plenary. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This double lesson introduces learners to the two main types of inorganic growth - mergers and takeovers. We start by looking at the different types of merging with their pros and cons. Some real life examples of mergers and acqusitions that have taken place such as Facebook and Whatsapp and more. We then look go through a case study on Dixons and Carphone Warehouse with a few questions for students to work on. We have two more case studies, both with 12 mark questions, structure guidance and concise model answers for students to peer assess with against the criteria. All you need - open the powerpoint, run through it, and deliver quality lessons whilst saving precious time. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! - all files in zip folder. Thank you

This double lesson introduces learners to the range of sources of finances available to businesses. We start with looking at why businesses need finance, then go through the different types of finance with their pros and cons, followed by a consolidation activity. A 9 mark question with a case study on an oil company, with guidance on how to structure. The second lesson is a more engaging and interactive group lesson where students look at different scenarios and work in groups to provide one source of finance each with a justification, the weakest link gets voted out. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This lesson introduces leaners to sales forecasting. We start with recapping the last lesson on planning and cash flow before considering an example of why sales forecasting might be important. We look at the factors that can affect sales forecasting before considering the pros and cons of predicting sales. We look at a case study on the health and fitness industry, the growing trends of fitness and exercise - 10 mark question with structure guidance and a concise model answer is provided for students to peer assess with. Marking grid is on display as students complete this activity before making improvements. A group research presentation task and box plenary to finish of with. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This lesson introduces learners to the reasons why business objectives and aims change e.g. changes in market conditions and technology. Real life example of Tyrell’s crisp given and 3 mark questions with model answers to peer assess. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This double lesson introduces learners to ethics and environmental ethics. Real life examples with questions based on Nike, Primark, Apple. Interesting clips from youtube documentaries to show what working at some of these companies is really like. Plenty of 3 mark questions, a 6 and 12 mark question with guidance and model answers to improve exam technique and self assessment. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This double lesson introduces learners to the various pricing strategies such as margin/volume strategies and the influences on businesses when deciding to set prices. All pricing strategies included as good to know this generally for business students. Exam questions included to build exam skills. A group activity where students decide which pricing strategy is the most appropriate in different scenarios. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This lesson introduces learners to different target markets by playing songs and asking who they are targeted to, followed by asking who specific products are aimed at (see in preview) engaging examples of different segments shown with benefits. Two 3 mark questions with an answer to self assess. Whole class, group and individual activity on creating market maps for different industries. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This lesson introduces learners to what factors start ups might consider when choosing a location to start up, we then look at key factors that determine the location such as proximity to customers, labour, transport and more. A 3 mark question with a model answer to peer assess. Finally an engaging group activity where a case study is given and some financial data about different locations, students then work together to calculate and discuss which location is the best to start up. Whole class discussion on the ultimate location. Students can write down their conclusions. A ranking activity where students have to consider various factors that affect location, and then for different types of businesses, state which factors are the most important when deciding to locate. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This lesson introduces learners to the growing importance of the role technology plays in business. We start by looking at some businesses that operating as both online and physical stores, some discussion on what type of online businesses students have used. A 3 mark question with a model answer is included as well as a 12 mark question based on a new online retailer that has gone physical recently. Structure guidance for the 12 mark question, with a model conclusion for students to look at before peer assessing and improving their own answers. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This lesson introduces learners to consumer protection law and employment protection law. We look at both in detail with their pros and cons. Real life examples are looked at with two engaging scenarios/videos. Some multiple choice questions to consolidate knowledge and engaging activities such as creating a job advert which breaks employment law (to consolidate knowledge of factors which break the law). A homework table to further consolidate knowledge and application. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This set of resources includes 1x PPT and 2x word files. Learners are introduced to the concept of liquidity and the key terms associated with the balance sheet. We then look at the current and acid test ratios with step by step animated examples to make it easy to understand and teach. Examples of calculations are provided before students have the opportunity to engage in more challenging calculations. Two 4 mark exam style calculation questions with answers provided, a student example answer is also provided for the class to identify WWW and EBI. Two links to kahoot quizzes and a box plenary to finish with. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This lesson introduces learners to the competitive environment in which businesses operate in, we start by looking at a list of different markets/industries, to gain an insight to the different levels of competitiveness in each. We also look at factors that determine the competitiveness of a business before identifying ways a business can compete. Students have the opportunity to learn about the gaming market with a case study and exam style question, balancing the benefits and costs of operating in a large, competitive market like gaming. Structure guidance and model answer provided for students to look at before peer assessing and making improvements. A big kahoot quiz on all of theme 2 consisting of 47 questions to end on a high! Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This lesson introduces learners to inflation and interest rates - economic influences is quite a large topic area to cover so it is split into two parts. We start by looking at some shocking (for students) price changes in the last few decades before looking at how inflation is calculated and the implications on businesses and concumsers. We then go onto looking at interest rates and again, implications on consumers and businesses. Two essay exam style questions included on each topic - both with structure guidance and concise model answers to help students with peer assessments. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This set of resources includes 1x PPT, 2x word files and a video clip. We start by watching a clip on discrimination at work before looking at the various types of legislation that exists to protect consumers and employees. A matching consolidation activity followed by a case study on an electronics manufacturer, students have the opportunity to consider whether complying with law outweighs not complying with law - 12 mark question with structure guidance and a model answer. Students can self or peer assess with the marking grids before engaging in a kahoot, finally ending with a box plenary. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This 7 lesson bundle covers: A1 The role of marketing - 5 lessons A2 Influences on marketing activity - 2 lessons Filled with engaging activities designed to stimulate creativity whilst developing the skills needed to achieve top bands in the assessment foci. All you need - open the powerpoints, run through it, and deliver quality lessons whilst saving precious time. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! - all files in zip folder. Thank you