An AQA A Level Business revision handout that looks at the key marketing objectives of an organisation.

A revision resource designed to complement the new AQA Business Specification. This handout is focused upon the idea of market segmentation. It examines demographic, income, behavioural and geographic forms of segmentation. It also considers the benefits and drawbacks of market segmentation, the formal STP model, niche and mass marketing, and positioning.

A PowerPoint based lesson resource aimed at supporting teachers covering the more challenging aspects of the labour market. This resource provides theoretical and practical application of wage differentials, monopsony labour markets and the impact of trade unions upon wages (monopsony focus). Students are given a variety of different tasks to complete throughout the presentation and it ends with them considering an answer to an exam style question. This material should last a full double lesson and the exam questions provide opportunities for extension or prep activities. It includes a PDF version of the materials for ease of priniting/handouts.

A revision resource for the new AQA Business specification. The handout covers an outline of how to improve labour productivity and the general efficiency of an organisation. It considers the impact of improving efficiency and how it can be the source of competitive advantage. It also examines the important concept of lean production (including JIT), labour and capital intensity and the role of technology upon operations.

An introductory PowerPoint presentation designed to engage students with the concept of competition within the market and the need for this to be regulated. It focuses especially upon the role of the CMA. This activity is designed to then be developed in far greater depth in future lessons.

A PowerPoint based lesson that focuses upon developing student understanding of corporate objectives, mission statements and strategies.

The latest in the new AQA Business revision series. This sheet focuses upon the measurement of human resource performance and in particular it examines: labour productivity; labour retention; labour turnover; unit labour costs; absenteeism (non-AQA); employee costs as a percentage of turnover and the development and use of human resource development plans.

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 Two topic of decision tree analysis. They explain the types of decisions a business makes including strategic, tactical and operational and the importance of decision-making to a business. They examine how decision-making tools can be scientific or intuitive and explain the nature and purpose of decision tree analysis commenting on the benefits and limitations of the technique. They show how decision trees are constructed and how to interpret and evaluate the results. The slides contain the Quick Fire Five questions, an exam style calculation question with solution 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 is suitable for all boards. These slides and hand out are designed to support the delivery of the Component Two topic of aims and objectives. They explain the role of vision statements and their relationship to a business’s aims. They also explain how objectives are used by a business in order to achieve their aims and make use of SMART objectives and mission statements in doing so. They conclude by evaluating the value of value statements, objectives and mission statements and their impact on a business and its stakeholders. 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.

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 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.

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 4.1.4 Protectionism. It considers the issues of tariffs; quotas; domestic subsidies and domestic legislation and regulations. 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 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 series of resources aimed at assisting teachers with the delivery of the Edexcel A Level Business specification. This resource specifically looks at topic 4.2.4. Reasons for Global Mergers or Joint Ventures. It considers the issues of spreading risk over different countries; entering new markets or trade blocs; acquiring international brand names and patents; securing resources/supplies and maintaining global competitiveness. 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 4.2.3. Assessing of a Country as a Production Location. It considers the issues of costs of production; skills of the labour force; infrastructure; trade blocs; government incentives; political stability; natural resources and likely returns on investment. 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.