The latest in the new series of PowerPoint resources aimed at assisting teachers with the delivery of the WJEC/Eduqas A-level Business specification. These slides and hand out are designed to support the delivery of the Component One topic of business location. They analyse and explain the main decisions involved in the location of business start-ups. The presentation explains the factors that need to be considered and analyses these in relation to the needs of the individual business. It evaluates the choice of different locations for new businesses and briefly considers some of the international considerations facing firms.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 added value. They explain what is meant by added value and show how it is calculated and the difference between added value and profit. They then look at ways of improving value added and evaluate its importance to a business and its 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 is suitable for all boards. These slides and hand out are designed to support the delivery of the Component Three topic of international trade. A colourful, detailed and accessible resource that is tailored to meeting the academic demands of most A Level specifications. They consider the purpose and nature of international trade, looking at specialisation, comparative advantage, free trade, trade blocs, protectionism (including quotas and tariffs), and how UK firms can seek out new international markets and the difficulties they face in doing so. The slides contain the Quick Fire Five questions and also a practice essay (both 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 are suitable for all boards). These slides and hand out are designed to support the delivery of the Component One topic of quality. 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 are suitable for all boards). These slides and hand out are designed to support the delivery of the Component Three topic of business and the environment. They explore the various aspects of the environment that business activity have an impact upon and consider different forms of government intervention, the role of pressure groups and the impact of changing business activity as a result of a more informed and education consumer. Specifically the slides focus upon air, water and noise pollution, waste management, the destruction of the environment, climate change and congestion before examining forms of intervention including Green Taxes such as the Congestion Charge, Land Fill Tax and the promotion of alternative sources of energy, before concluding with an evaluation of how the environment has impacted upon business behaviour. 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 Three topic of legislation and business. They explore the meaning of business law, why it matters and its impact upon business activity. Specifically, the slides examine consumer law, competition law, employment law, company law, data protection laws including the new GDPR requirements, intellectual property laws and the National Minimum Wage. 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 marketing & the marketing mix. They explain the purpose and importance of marketing to a business and then consider what is meant by market orientation, product orientation and asset-led marketing. 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 employer-employee relationships. They explain the duties and rights of employers and employees including contracts of employment, health and safety, minimum wage and living wage, and dismissal. They examine the concept and importance of equal opportunities and then explain the role of trade unions including a brief historical look back at the development of unions and their role in the UK economy, what is meant by collective bargaining and the different types of industrial disputes that might arise between employer and employee. The slides conclude with an assessment of the role and impact of ACAS. 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 Three topic of the European Union. A colourful, detailed and accessible resource that is tailored to meeting the academic demands of most A Level specifications. They consider the history of the EU since 1993 and the creation of both the single market and the Euro. The slides consider the benefits and drawbacks to membership of the single market and the Euro and assess the UK’s position following Brexit in 2019. The slides contain the Quick Fire Five questions and also a practice essay (both 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 markets. They explain what is meant by consumer protection and why consumers require protection. It outlines some examples of poor business practice and provides some video case studies about the need to protect consumers from exploitation. It also considers the role of the Government through legislation (e.g. Consumer Rights Acts 2015) and other regulatory bodies such as the Competition and Markets Authority and Trading Standards. It concludes with a quick assessment of the role of the ombudsman and looks at the ethics involved in protecting consumers. The slides contain the Quick Fire Five questions and also a practice essay (all with suggested solutions). In addition a FREE PDF copy of the student study notes has been provided.

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 cash flow. They explain what is meant by cash flow and cash flow forecasts and demonstrate how to construct, calculate and interpret cash flow forecasts. The slides then evaluate the impact of a cash flow forecast on a business and its stakeholders before explaining some of the main causes of cash flow problems and the strategies businesses can use to improve cash flow. Finally the presentation considers the benefits and limitations of cash flow forecasts. The slides contain the Quick Fire Five questions, calculation 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.

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 One topic of enterprise. They explain the meaning of enterprise and SMEs and show how entrepreneurs can spot opportunities in the market. They explain the role of the entrepreneur in creating, setting up, running and developing a business, and their financial and non-financial motives for becoming an entrepreneur. It then assesses the importance of entrepreneurs and SMEs to the economy and the primary, secondary and tertiary sectors, before concluding with a summary of why new businesses often fail and a brief evaluation of the various stakeholders who are affected by a business. The slides contain the Quick Fire Five questions, 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.

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 One topic of business structures. They explain what is meant by the private and the public sector and look at the different aims and objectives of each. This includes a consideration of public goods, merit goods and the free rider problem, as well as outlining the wider private sector objectives of survival, growth and profit maximisation. The slides then explain the legal structures of different private sector organisations including sole traders, partnerships, private and public limited companies and examine the concepts of unlimited and limited liability. Finally they explain and evaluate the main feature of not-for-profit organisations such as co-operatives, charities and social enterprises and the importance and impact of the legal structure for the various stakeholders of a business. The slides contain the Quick Fire Five questions 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.

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 workforce performance. They explain what is meant by labour productivity, absenteeism and labour turnover before showing how each of them is calculated and used in the assessment of workforce performance. The slides contain the Quick Fire Five questions, practice calculations 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 changes in working practices. They explain what is meant by the flexible workforce including flexible hours, home working, part time, temporary roles, job sharing, multi-skilling, zero hours contracts and hot desking. It then considers the impact of new technology on working practices and evaluates the impact of changes in working patterns on employees and employers. 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 production. They explain the different methods of production including job, batch and flow and evaluate the most appropriate methods of production for a business. 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 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 economies of scale. They explain what is meant by economies and diseconomies of scale, providing detail about the different types of internal and external economies that a business can face. They then explain the problems caused by diseconomies and analyse some of the reasons as to why small firms survive. 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.

A colourful, detailed and accessible resource that is tailored to meeting the academic demands of most A Level specifications. These notes analyse all aspects of data and market analysis. They analyse pie charts, histograms and index numbers in relation to some of the main techniques of displaying data used by firms. They also consider the benefits and drawbacks of qualitative and quantitative data before focusing upon analysis of both price and income elasticity. They evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of each approach and provide worked calculations to assist with understanding of these core concepts. 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 price. These notes analyse all aspects of the Price including an assessment of the influence of supply and demand upon pricing strategies, price makers, price takers and a critique of the pricing strategies themselves including: price penetration; price skimming; psychological pricing; cost-plus pricing; contribution pricing; destroyer (predatory) pricing; loss leaders and competitive pricing. 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.