1.5.1 Business stakeholders (powerpoints, notes and activities) 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.

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 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.

Powerpoint, news article and homework project with assessment sheet for the topic of: Business location 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.

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

An activity worksheet in which students collect information to make conclusions regarding the current conditions in the UK at the moment with regards to the external environment. Could be used with a case study for example ageing population or net migration.

A very detailed powerpoint outlining the importance and examples of marketing objectives. another PPT features 3 John Lewis adverts with an accompanying research task regarding John Lewis' marketing objectives recently.

A very detailed Powerpoint presentation examining business location including factors affecting location/offshoring/multisite locations/outsourcing/industrial inertia

A detailed powerpoint outlining a set of lessons that will allow students to prepare for the current GCSE Edexcel controlled assessment task 2017/18 regarding 'factors affecting repeat purchase'. Includes a plan for structure and example paragraphs.

A Powerpoint outlining the 4 main leadership styles for AQA A Level linear Business (can be used for other exam boards). Two activities one individual and one group work which are: -Ryanair leadership case study and tasks including identifying Michael O'Leary's leadership style/characteristics/strengths and weaknesses in relation to current events -Group activity in which group members research a different leader each and feedback on findings

A detailed feedback proforma specific to the new linear Edexcel 9-1 Business GCSE specification . This feedback structure/framework is for both students to reflect and for teacher feedback.

A detailed feedback proforma specific to the new linear AQA Business specification (page 2 can be adapted to any exam boards assessment objectives). This feedback structure/framework is for both students to reflect and for teacher feedback. It also includes next steps.

A wall display with Alan Sugar in the centre surrounded by arrows leading to motivational business quotes and intresting/current facts for small/larger businesses. Would suit a classroom or corridor or be good for open evening.

A detailed test for assessment objective 1 L3 Ext.Certificate in Business. FINANCIAL PLANNING AND ANALYSIS (unit 1) Assessment 1 (A01): Investigate why business enterprises plan their finances. (38 marks) Variety of questions including 9 mark case study question Accompanying list of revision questions

A GCSE (year 10) assessment and markscheme covering topic 1 of the new spec- Enterprise/Entrepreneurs/New Business ideas/Adding Value/Risk and Reward.

A powerpoint used for L3 AQA Extended Certificate to explain the difference between surplus and profit in terms of ownership and business objectives

Detailed Powerpoint including video clips outlining the functions of money/characteristics/where does money come from and how do banks create credit.

Two powerpoints outlining the various types of finance available to new businesses. Revision sheet of sources of finance included to examine the advantages/disadvantages. Fill in the gaps activity.