Suitable for A-Level Business and 9-1 GCSE Stakeholder concept include mapping/power/interest/conflict Activity examining the building of a new shopping centre in yorkshire Exam style question

This set of 6 resources includes : A student friendly 2 sided specification in order to identify easily which parts of the specification are being assessed when examining exam style questions in class or at home. A grid of the year 1 key terms that can be used for class and homework with a focus on memory for learning, for example as revision students need to colour code the key terms against the 6 units of work (topics 1-6) in year 1 or identify which key terms they think are relevant to set questions/tasks. A 9 mark question example plan for an actual past paper question. A 16 mark question example plan for an actual past paper question. a planned 16 mark question with answers linked to the specification. A guide as to how to write an excellent decision/judgment/final evaluation.

Powerpoints, activities, and ICT task and assessment homework for the topic of: Business plans 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.

Powerpoints and activities for topic 1.4.1 : The options for start-up and small businesses 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

The impact of the economic climate on businesses: ● unemployment, changing levels of consumer income, inflation, changes in interest rates, government taxation, changes in exchange rates.

Powerpoints and activities for the topic of: 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.