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Please check out my quality teaching resources that cover both Business Studies and Economics. I have been a teacher for over 10 years and always aim to produce high quality worksheets, activities and presentations. I have taught both Business Studies and Economics from GCSE to A-Level. Please come back often to see my latest and greatest resources.

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Please check out my quality teaching resources that cover both Business Studies and Economics. I have been a teacher for over 10 years and always aim to produce high quality worksheets, activities and presentations. I have taught both Business Studies and Economics from GCSE to A-Level. Please come back often to see my latest and greatest resources.
Consumer Behaviour & Behaviour Economics
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Consumer Behaviour & Behaviour Economics

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Students will learn about the key aspects of how consumers behave and the impact of behaviour economics. Students will learn about utility, marginal utility, diminishing returns and how it links to total utility curves and the marginal utility curve. The lesson includes videos, tasks, examples, exam style questions and a A3 revision sheet.
Perfect and Imperfect Information – Behavioural Economics
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Perfect and Imperfect Information – Behavioural Economics

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Students will learn about the key differences between perfect and imperfect information. Students will learn how imperfect information can occur in a market and lead to market failure. The lesson includes videos, tasks, examples, exam style questions and a A3 revision sheet.
Aggregate Demand (AD)
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Aggregate Demand (AD)

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Students will understand the key economic theory of aggregate demand. The lesson covers how aggregate demand is calculated and how it is displayed on AD curves. The lesson also covers how the AD can shift and move with various examples and how the multiplier works. The lesson includes deep theory, many tasks, examples and videos. This lesson is aimed at higher level Macroeconomic teaching and includes high mark essay style questions.
Partnerships - Types of Business Ownership - GCSE Business Studies - Presentation & Worksheet
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Partnerships - Types of Business Ownership - GCSE Business Studies - Presentation & Worksheet

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A nice lesson that covers the key theory of business partnerships. The resource includes a PPT that explains what a partnership is and the various pros and cons. I have also included theory on deed of partnerships and looked at how responsibilities are shared. The lesson also looks at typical businesses that operate as a partnership. I have also included a 10 question multiple choice quiz based on both partnerships and sole traders - this resource is perfect for a fun starter activity. This lesson is made for GCSE Business Studies students and is perfect for the Setting up a New Business unit.
Business Aims & Objectives - Profit, Survival, Business Growth & Good Service -Business Studies
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Business Aims & Objectives - Profit, Survival, Business Growth & Good Service -Business Studies

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A nice lesson on the typical aims and objectives of businesses and companies. The lesson looks at the difference between a business aim and a business objective with relevant examples. The lesson also looks at mission statements and key examples of aims and objectives of both small and large businesses. There are numerous tasks throughout the PPT which link in well to the key theory. The lesson includes a brief description of a small businesses main aims; profit, provide a good service, survival and growth. Tasks include a nice traffic light quiz where students need to guess which businesses aim is being shown on the board. I have also included a nice 10 question multiple choice quiz that focuses on aims and enterprise. Perfect for GCSE Business Studies.
Business Plans - GCSE Business Studies - PPT & Create Your Own Business Plan Task
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Business Plans - GCSE Business Studies - PPT & Create Your Own Business Plan Task

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A bumper lesson on a business plans. The presentation looks at what a business plan is and how it helps a business reduce risk. The lesson covers the main pros and cons of developing a business plan and the most important headings of a business plan. There are a number of tasks throughout the lesson to help keep students engaged. The lesson finishes with students asked to fill in a business plan template of their own business idea (this has been included). I have also included a simple worksheet on the various headings in a typical business plan. This lesson is perfect for GCSE Business Studies and Setting up a New Business unit. This lesson could easily stretched across a few periods as it will take time for students to complete their own business plans plus they could also present their idea and plan to the class.
The Marketing Mix - Product - 4 P's - PPT, Quiz and Worksheet
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The Marketing Mix - Product - 4 P's - PPT, Quiz and Worksheet

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A bumper selection of resources to help you teach the product element of the marketing mix. The detailed PPT looks at product and key information on this topic. I have included a nice quiz that covers many questions on product and the product life cycle - perfect for a starter activity. I have also included a detailed worksheet on product and the other 3 P’s of the marketing mix. This lesson is great for GCSE Business Studies.
Place - The Marketing Mix - 4 P's - E-Commerce & Distribution Channels - Business Studies GCSE & AS
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Place - The Marketing Mix - 4 P's - E-Commerce & Distribution Channels - Business Studies GCSE & AS

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A bumper selection of resources to help you teach the place element of the marketing mix. This detailed PPT looks at place and key information on this topic. I have looked at the three types of distribution channels and how e-commerce has impacted businesses and place. There are numerous tasks and relevant examples throughout the presentation to keep students engaged. I have also included a nice summary task to be used after all of the marketing mix is taught, where students need to create a marketing mix presentation on a product they really want for Christmas. A great lesson for GCSE Business Studies.
Specialisation & Division of Labour - Economics / Microeconomics - GCSE & AS Level
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Specialisation & Division of Labour - Economics / Microeconomics - GCSE & AS Level

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A detailed selection of resources to help introduce division of labour, specialistion and productivity. The PPT covers a lot of key theory and includes tasks throughout. These include labour productivity and capital productivity calculations. I have also included a pros and cons worksheet that helps consolidate the learning… Ideal for GCSE and AS microeconomics.
Factors of Production - Microeconomics - PPT & Worksheet - GCSE & AS Level - Economics
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Factors of Production - Microeconomics - PPT & Worksheet - GCSE & AS Level - Economics

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A good selection of resources and activities to help teach factors of production. The PPT covers a lot of key theory for economics and the four factors of production with relevant examples. The PPT has numerous tasks throughout including a nice factors of production timeline activity. I have also included a nice and detailed worksheet that covers key economics concepts including factors of production and scarcity. Ideal for GCSE and AS microeconomics.
Price - Pricing Strategies - The Marketing Mix - 4 P's - Business Studies - GCSE & AS Level
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Price - Pricing Strategies - The Marketing Mix - 4 P's - Business Studies - GCSE & AS Level

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A bumper selection of resources to help you teach the price and pricing strategies of the marketing mix. This detailed PPT looks at price and key information on this topic. There are clear definitions for each of the main pricing strategies each with relevant examples. There are numerous tasks and relevant examples throughout the presentation to keep students engaged. The PPT includes a nice task where students need to read a business scenario and recommend what pricing strategy should be used. I have also included a nice quiz on marketing as a great lesson starter. A perfect lesson for GCSE Business Studies.
Motivation - Revision Lesson - Exam Style Questions for People in Business - Quiz, PPT & Worksheet
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Motivation - Revision Lesson - Exam Style Questions for People in Business - Quiz, PPT & Worksheet

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A great lesson that covers the recruitment section of People in Business. The lesson looks at teaching recruitment and how to answer a 9 mark exam question. The lesson is split into four sections; knowledge, application, analysis and evaluation. Each section builds up to answering a 9 mark exam question. A really useful lesson that not only re-caps on a key topic, but also helps students fully understand how to answer the high mark questions. There is a detailed PPT with many tasks and a very useful worksheet. I have also included a great starter activity. Perfect for GCSE Business Studies.
Finance Revision Lesson - Sources of Finance / Calculating Profit & Cash Flow Forecasts
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Finance Revision Lesson - Sources of Finance / Calculating Profit & Cash Flow Forecasts

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A great revision lesson that re-caps on many of the key finance topics for GCSE Business Studies. This lesson will re-cap on the main sources of finance (and there pros and cons), how to calculate profit and how to complete cash flow forecasts. I have included a nice quiz that covers cash flow. I have also included a bumper worksheet with a large selection of written questions and finance calculation questions. A great set of resources that covers a large chunk of finance. Perfect for GCSE Business Studies.
The Recruitment Process - People in Business - Stages of Recruitment - Business Studies - GCSE
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The Recruitment Process - People in Business - Stages of Recruitment - Business Studies - GCSE

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A great lesson that cover the main stages of the recruitment process. The lesson has many tasks throughout and the theory is backed up by numerous examples. The lesson looks at the difference between internal and external recruitment. The lesson also included a typical 9 mark exam question and provides tips on how to answer these types of questions. I have included a nice quiz starter activity that introduces some key people in business topics. I have also included a detailed recruitment process worksheet. Great for GCSE Business Studies.
Sources of Finance - Business Studies - GCSE & AS Level - PPT, Worksheet & Activity
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Sources of Finance - Business Studies - GCSE & AS Level - PPT, Worksheet & Activity

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A bumper selection of resources for teaching sources of finance. I have included detailed PPT’s on the many types of sources of finance available for businesses. I have also included a student version they can fill in when the teacher is explaining each one. I have also included a summary PPT that looks at the main sources of finance that are likely to be featured in exams. This includes a nice task where students need to create a sources of finance flyer. I have also included a simple worksheet on sources of finance. These resources should last for 2-3 lessons and will help teach a topic that is sometimes hard to keep students engaged.
Methods of Motivation - Non-Financial / Non-Monetary - People in Business - GCSE  - PPT & Worksheet
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Methods of Motivation - Non-Financial / Non-Monetary - People in Business - GCSE - PPT & Worksheet

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A nice lesson on non-financial methods of motivation. The lesson has many tasks throughout, including a nice movie motivation starter task and a worksheet on Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. The lesson includes all the key non-monetary motivation theory with examples. I have also included a nice motivation worksheet that fits in well after the lesson is taught. Perfect for the People in Business topic for GCSE Business Studies.
Profitability Ratios - Gross & Net Profit Margin - Income Statement & Profit & Loss Accounts Finance
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Profitability Ratios - Gross & Net Profit Margin - Income Statement & Profit & Loss Accounts Finance

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A bumper lesson on teaching profitability ratios. The lesson clearly explains how to calculate both gross profit margins and net profit margins. The lesson explains why profitability ratios are useful and gives many clear and simple examples to explain them. The PPT leads on to a great worksheet where students need to use their knowledge and calculate and analyse the gross and net profit margins from a number of businesses. I have also included a nice multiple choice quiz for a great lesson starter. Perfect resources for teaching finance at GCSE level, may also be useful for A-Level Business Studies.
Organisational Structures - Business Structures - Growing as a Business - Whole Lesson - De-Layering
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Organisational Structures - Business Structures - Growing as a Business - Whole Lesson - De-Layering

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A good selection of resources for teaching organisational structures. The lesson looks at many key topics such as span of control, chain of command, hierarchy and delegation. The lesson also looks at the pros and cons of tall and flat organisational structures. The lesson also looks at the pros and cons of de-layering. The lesson has clear theory and a number of tasks. The lesson finishes with a fun ‘You Say We Pay’ class plenary. Perfect for teaching the People in Business topic for GCSE Business Studies.
Influences on Exchange Rates - Economics - Appreciation & Depreciation - GCSE - Complete Lesson
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Influences on Exchange Rates - Economics - Appreciation & Depreciation - GCSE - Complete Lesson

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A nice lesson on the main influences on exchange rates. The lesson looks at eight of main influences on an economies exchange rate. The lesson also looks at the difference between appreciation and depreciation of exchange rates. I have included a nice task where students are given one of the eight influences and have to fill in a fact sheet. The lesson concludes with a number of tasks and exam style questions. Perfect for GCSE Economics and Business Studies. The lesson could also be adapted for A-Level.
Labour Market - Wage Differentials - Exam Technique & Key Theory - GCSE Economics - 8 Mark Questions
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Labour Market - Wage Differentials - Exam Technique & Key Theory - GCSE Economics - 8 Mark Questions

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A great lesson that focuses on the wage differentials between doctors and nurses. The lesson is built around the following exam question: Discuss the reasons why doctors are paid more than nurses. The lesson is split into four sections and helps students know how to show 1. Knowledge, 2. Application, 3. Analysis and 4. Evaluation skills. The lesson is a great aid to both a key labour market topic but also a brilliant way of getting students ready for their higher mark exam questions. A perfect resource for GCSE Economics and possibly Business Studies. The lesson could be adapted for A-Level Economics.