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.

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.

A new range of materials aimed at supporting teachers of the Edexcel GCSE (9-1) in Business. This presentation is designed to cover the topic of revenue, costs and profit and has been designed to meet the specific requirements of the Edexcel 1BS0 specification. The presentation considers the concept of revenue and looks at how it differs from profit. It also examines variable, fixed and total costs of a business, and looks at the role of interest and its calculation. The pack contains a starter and plenary activity, class activities, knowledge questions, key word definitions and an examination style question, all complete with suggested answers.

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 management and leadership. They examine the differences between a leader and a manager, before considering the roles and function of management. The concept of Management by Objectives is assessed and evaluated with a look at the benefits and drawbacks of this technique. Next the management theory of McGregor (Theory X and Theory Y) is evaluated before an examination of the leadership theories of Fielder and then Wright and Taylor. The slides also investigate the different leadership styles including autocratic, democratic, bureaucratic, paternalistic and laissez-faire and the importance and impact of leadership upon 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 are suitable for all boards). These slides and hand out are designed to support the delivery of the Component One topic of marketing & new technology. They explain how new technology is used in marketing, including the role of digital media, social media, e-tailing and m-commerce. It then explains the impacts of new technology on existing businesses such as high street retailers through an assessment of a concept known as ‘bricks and clicks’, before evaluating the overall impact of new technology on the marketing activities of 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.

A new range of materials aimed at supporting teachers of the Edexcel GCSE (9-1) in Business. This presentation is designed to cover the topic of the dynamic nature of business and has been adapted to meet the specific requirements of the Edexcel 1BS0 specification. The presentation considers the reasons for markets being dynamic and then specifically looks at both the reasons why and how new business ideas are generated. The pack contains relevant video clips, a starter and plenary activity, knowledge questions, key word definitions and an examination style question, all complete with suggested answers.

A new range of materials aimed at supporting teachers of the Edexcel GCSE (9-1) in Business. This presentation is designed to cover the topic of risk and reward and has been adapted to meet the specific requirements of the Edexcel 1BS0 specification. The presentation considers the specific types of risks facing a business and looks at a couple of ways of minimising risk. It also examines the rewards of business and introduces pupils to the concept of the explain question in ‘exam corner’. The pack contains relevant video clips, a starter and plenary activity, knowledge questions, key word definitions and an examination style question, all complete with suggested answers.

A new range of materials aimed at supporting teachers of the Edexcel GCSE (9-1) in Business. This presentation is designed to cover the topic of the options for start-ups and small businesses and has been designed to meet the specific requirements of the Edexcel 1BS0 specification. The presentation considers the key concepts of limited and unlimited liability and then examines the specific characteristics of sole traders, partnerships and private limited companies and concludes with an analysis of franchising. The pack contains a starter and plenary activities, class activities, knowledge questions, key word definitions and an examination style question, all complete with suggested answers.

A new range of materials aimed at supporting teachers of the Edexcel GCSE (9-1) in Business. This presentation is designed to cover the topic of business location and has been designed to meet the specific requirements of the Edexcel 1BS0 specification. The presentation considers the key concepts of the factors influecing business location decisions including the proximity to competitors, materials and labour. It then examines the nature of business activity and how this influences location decisions before concluding with a view of the internet and its impact on location due to e-commerce. The pack contains a starter and plenary activities, class activities, knowledge questions, key word definitions and an examination style question, all complete with suggested answers.

A new range of materials aimed at supporting teachers of the Edexcel GCSE (9-1) in Business. This presentation is designed to cover the topic of technology and business and has been designed to meet the specific requirements of the Edexcel 1BS0 specification. The presentation considers the impact of technology upon business activity with a focus upon e-commerce, social media, digital communications and the marketing mix. The pack contains a starter and plenary activities, class activities, knowledge questions, key word definitions and an examination style question, all complete with suggested answers.

A new range of materials aimed at supporting teachers of the Edexcel GCSE (9-1) in Business. This presentation is designed to cover the topic of business plans and has been designed to meet the specific requirements of the Edexcel 1BS0 specification. The presentation considers the key aspects of the business plan and its main component parts before concluding with an examination of its use in acquiring finance and then its main benefits and drawbacks. The pack contains a starter and plenary activities, class activities, knowledge questions, key word definitions and an examination style question, all complete with suggested answers.

A new range of materials aimed at supporting teachers of the Edexcel GCSE (9-1) in Business. This presentation is designed to cover the topic of legislation and business and has been designed to meet the specific requirements of the Edexcel 1BS0 specification. The presentation considers the impact upon business of both consumer and employment law and examines issues surrounding pay, discrimination, quality, consumer rights, recruitment and health and safety. The pack contains a starter and plenary activities, class activities, knowledge questions, key word definitions and an examination style question, all complete with suggested answers.

A new range of materials aimed at supporting teachers of the Edexcel GCSE (9-1) in Business. This presentation is designed to cover the topic of the economy and business and has been designed to meet the specific requirements of the Edexcel 1BS0 specification. The presentation considers the purpose and main factors affecting the economy with a specific examination of changing consumer incomes, inflation, government taxation, exchange rates, unemployment, and interest rates. The pack contains a starter and plenary activities, class activities, knowledge questions, key word definitions and an examination style question, all complete with suggested answers.

A new range of materials aimed at supporting teachers of the Edexcel GCSE (9-1) in Business. This presentation is designed to cover the topic of business stakeholders and has been designed to meet the specific requirements of the Edexcel 1BS0 specification. The presentation considers the key aspects of business stakeholders and examines the interests of customers, suppliers, managers, the government, owners, local community, pressure groups and employees. It then proceeds to consider how stakeholders and businesses affect one another before concluding with an examination of potential stakeholder conflicts. The pack contains a starter and plenary activities, class activities, knowledge questions, key word definitions and an examination style question, all complete with suggested answers.

A new range of materials aimed at supporting teachers of the Edexcel GCSE (9-1) in Business. This presentation is designed to cover the topic of business growth and has been designed to meet the specific requirements of the Edexcel 1BS0 specification. The presentation considers the impact of business growth with an examination of internal (organic) and external (inorganic) methods of growth. It then looks at the process of raising finance to fund growth, including a look at stock market flotation and the implications for a business of transitioning into a public limited company. The pack contains a starter and plenary activities, class activities, knowledge questions, key word definitions and an examination style question, all complete with suggested answers.

A new range of materials aimed at supporting teachers of the Edexcel GCSE (9-1) in Business. This presentation is designed to cover the topic of business and globalisation and has been designed to meet the specific requirements of the Edexcel 1BS0 specification. The presentation considers the impact of globalisation upon business with an initial focus upon imports, exports, changing business locations and competition from overseas. It then goes on to look at examples of barriers to international trade such as tariffs and trade blocs, before concluding with ways in which businesses are able to compete internationally with a look at the impact made by e-commerce and how businesses can change their marketing mix to better meet the needs of each market they operate within. The pack contains a starter and plenary activities, class activities, knowledge questions, key word definitions and an examination style question, all complete with suggested answers.

A new range of materials aimed at supporting teachers of the Edexcel GCSE (9-1) in Business. This presentation is designed to cover the topic of changes in business aims and objectives and has been designed to meet the specific requirements of the Edexcel 1BS0 specification. The presentation considers the impact of changing aims and objectives and examines both the reasons why they change and the ways in which businesses bring about a change. In particular, the slides consider changing market conditions, technology, performance levels, legislation and internal factors. They conclude with an examination of how change is brought about with a look at changes to product ranges, staffing levels, entering and exiting markets and a focus upon survival or growth. The pack contains a starter and plenary activities, class activities, knowledge questions, key word definitions and an examination style question, all complete with suggested answers.

A new range of materials aimed at supporting teachers of the Edexcel GCSE (9-1) in Business. This presentation is designed to cover the topic of external influences and has been designed to meet the specific requirements of the Edexcel 1BS0 specification. The presentation considers the impact of external influences upon a business and examines how they react to these changes with a focus upon technological, legislative and economic factors. The pack contains a starter and plenary activities, class activities, knowledge questions, key word definitions and an examination style question, all complete with suggested answers.