A modified range of materials aimed at supporting teachers of the AQA A Level in Business and reflecting the 2023 changes. This presentation is designed to cover the topic of understanding different business forms. It examines the reasons for choosing different business forms and then the reasons for changing them (including sole traders, LTD and PLCs, social enterprises and the public sector); the role of shareholders and their reasons for investment (including market capitalisation, dividends and ordinary shares); the key influences on share prices and why these are important for a company; and finally the effect of ownership on mission and objectives. Each pack contains the Quick Fire Five knowledge questions, a short objective test and an essay question all complete with suggested answers. This pack also includes a FREE copy of the student revision notes for this section of the course.

A new range of materials aimed at supporting teachers of the AQA A Level in Business. This presentation is designed to cover the topic of balance sheets and has been adapted to meet the specific requirements of the AQA specification. The presentation considers the basic purpose of a balance sheet before examining how the statement is structured and how stakeholders are interested in this key financial account. It then examines the concepts of different types of asset and liability and considers the key concepts of liquidity, depreciation and working capital. The pack contains the Quick Fire Five knowledge questions, a practice calculation question, a short objective test and an essay question all complete with suggested answers. This pack also includes a FREE copy of the student revision notes for this section of the course.

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 Three topic of business ethics. They explore the meaning of ethics with a consideration of the main ethical themes facing business before evaluating the role of corporate social responsibility (CSR). Specifically the slides focus upon environmental issues facing business, animal rights, the treatment of customers, employees and suppliers, the benefits and drawbacks of CSR, the conflict between profit and ethics and Carroll’s CSR pyramid, before concluding with a look at the wider impact of ethics 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 Three topic of risk management. They identify some of the main risks that businesses face and assess how a business might examine their exposure to risk and some of the ways they might minimise risk e.g. sprinkler systems, back-up ICT systems, staff training etc. It focuses upon insurable and uninsurable risks, explains the role of ISO 31000, and then evaluates the impact of both contingency planning and crisis management upon a business and their 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 Three topic of PEST Analysis. They explain the main social factors that affect business activity and their impact upon stakeholders. They examine the meaning demographics and look at the changing population structure of the UK and how this provides both threats and opportunities for business with a focus upon population size, age, housing and migration patterns. They conclude with an evaluation of the changing social trends within the UK and contrasting modern Britain with that of the 1970’s. 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 PEST Analysis. They explain the main economic factors that affect business activity and the impact of economic policy upon stakeholders. They examine the meaning and measurement of economic growth (GDP), the different phases of the business cycle, the measurement, causes and effects of inflation (cost-push and demand-pull), the impact of interest rates and the role of the Bank of England, exchange rates and their link with interest rates and finally the different types, measurements and impacts of unemployment (structural, frictional, cyclical and seasonal). 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 Three topic of PEST Analysis. They explain the main technological factors that affect business activity and their impact upon stakeholders. They examine how technological factors such as automation and communication systems have modified modern business practises. They specifically look at the benefits and drawbacks of automation, EDI, 3D printing from a business perspective, business communication methods and how technology has impacted upon the life cycle of many products. 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 place. They explain the different distribution channels used by businesses and what is meant by multi-channel distribution before evaluating the importance of selecting the right channel for a business and their 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 decisions about the marketing mix. They show the importance of global marketing and global brands and explain how the marketing mix differs in different contexts including, local, national or global markets, goods and services markets, size of business, niche or mass market and market structure. 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 promotion. They explain the different above the line and below the line strategies used by a business to promote their products and show an understanding of how different types of business organisation in different situations will use a range of different promotional strategies. 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 series of resources aimed at assisting teachers with the delivery of the Edexcel A Level Business specification. This resource specifically looks at topic 4.3.3. Cultural and Social Factors. It considers the issues of cultural differences; language; unintended meanings; inappropriate translations; differing tastes and inappropriate branding. The slides contain several activities with suggested answers including the Quick Fire Five and a 10 mark practice question. The clear and well-presented nature of the slides are aimed at helping students to understand the topics with each topic analysed to provide a balanced assessment of the theory.

A new series of resources aimed at assisting teachers with the delivery of the Edexcel A Level Business specification. This resource specifically looks at topic 4.4.1. The Impact of MNCs. It considers the issues of local labour (wages and working conditions); local businesses; local community and environment; FDI flows; balance of payments; technology and skills transfer; consumers; business culture and tax revenues and transfer pricing. The slides contain several activities with suggested answers including the Quick Fire Five and a 10 mark practice question. The clear and well-presented nature of the slides are aimed at helping students to understand the topics with each topic analysed to provide a balanced assessment of the theory.

A new series of resources aimed at assisting teachers with the delivery of the Edexcel A Level Business specification. This resource specifically looks at topic 4.4.2. Ethics. It considers the issues of stakeholder conflicts; pay and working conditions; emissions and waste disposal; labour exploitation and child labour and concludes with marketing issues such as misleading product labelling and inappropriate promotional activities. The slides contain several activities with suggested answers including the Quick Fire Five and a 10 mark practice question. The clear and well-presented nature of the slides are aimed at helping students to understand the topics with each topic analysed to provide a balanced assessment of the theory.

A new series of resources aimed at assisting teachers with the delivery of the Edexcel A Level Business specification. This resource specifically looks at topic 4.4.3. Controlling MNCs. It considers the issues of political influences; legal controls; pressure groups and social media activity. The slides contain several activities with suggested answers including the Quick Fire Five and a 10 mark practice question. The clear and well-presented nature of the slides are aimed at helping students to understand the topics with each topic analysed to provide a balanced assessment of the theory.

A new series of resources aimed at assisting teachers with the delivery of the Edexcel A Level Business specification. This resource specifically looks at topic 4.3.2. Niche Markets. It considers the issues of cultural diversity; the main features of global niche markets and the adaptations of the Marketing Mix (4Ps) to suit the demands of global niches. The slides contain several activities with suggested answers including the Quick Fire Five and a 10 mark practice question. The clear and well-presented nature of the slides are aimed at helping students to understand the topics with each topic analysed to provide a balanced assessment of the theory.