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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.
Globalisation - How Globalisation Impacts the UK & the World - GCSE Economics / Geography
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Globalisation - How Globalisation Impacts the UK & the World - GCSE Economics / Geography

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A whole lesson looking at the key theory behind globalisation and how it has impacted the UK and its competitiveness. The lesson looks at the pros and cons of globalisation and includes numerous examples to help teach the key theory. The lesson also includes a nice worksheet where students need to anlayse who has ‘won’ from each globlisation scenario. A great lesson for Economics and even Geography. Perfect for GCSE.
Poverty - Absolute & Relative Poverty - Causes of Poverty - GCSE Economics - Whole Lesson
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Poverty - Absolute & Relative Poverty - Causes of Poverty - GCSE Economics - Whole Lesson

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A great lesson looking at poverty and the main causes. The lesson also looks at the clear difference between absolute and relative poverty and focuses on worldwide economies and the UK. The lesson has links to numerous short video clips and includes great examples and simple theory. I have includes a lot of different tasks and questions for students to tackle. The lesson also include a nice group work task. This lesson is perfect for GCSE Economics, but could be adapted used for Geography. This lesson could also be adapted for A-Level.
Factors Influencing International Competitiveness - Economics - Productivity Globally - GCSE
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Factors Influencing International Competitiveness - Economics - Productivity Globally - GCSE

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This lesson looks at six of the main factors that can influence how competitive an economy can be. The six main influences are productivity, inflation, exchange rates, tax rates, infrastructure and cost of doing business. Each influence is covered nice detail and include examples. The lesson complete with a nice group work task where students have to consider 3 - 4 policies that the UK government could implement to help make the country more competitive. Students need to look at the pros and cons of each policy and the likely short and long term implications of your policies. A great lesson for GCSE Economics and Business Studies. This lesson could also be adapted for A-Level.
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.
Exchange Rates - Economics - How Exchange Rates Impact an Economy - GCSE - PPT & Worksheet
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Exchange Rates - Economics - How Exchange Rates Impact an Economy - GCSE - PPT & Worksheet

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A nice lesson that explains exchange rates and how they can impact an economy. The lesson starts with the difference between imports and exports - with a nice simple task. The lesson then explains what exchange rates are. They lesson includes numerous examples of different exchange rates and explains how a weak or strong exchange rate can impact an economy. I have included great revision aids on how to help students remember the pros and cons of both a strong and weak pound, with the great acronyms SPICED and WPIDEC. The lesson then leads to a worksheet where students need to research different exchange rates and see how the price changes when different currencies are compared. A great lesson for teaching an important topic in Economics. Perfect for GCSE Economics and even 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.
The National Minimum Wage & Mobility of Labour - Economics - Labour Markets - GCSE
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The National Minimum Wage & Mobility of Labour - Economics - Labour Markets - GCSE

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A detailed lesson on the National Minimum Wage and the mobility of labour. This lesson continues with the labour markets and covers two important topics. The lesson starts with key theory on the National Minimum Wage, the PPT looks at the pros and cons of the NMW and introduces the National Living Wage. The lesson includes the latest minimum wage figures and can help bring up a great discussion with your class on how income is distributed across the UK. The lesson then continues by looking at how mobility of labour and the immobility of labour can have a huge impact on the labour market. The lesson looks at both geographical and occupational mobility and immobility of labour. The lesson finishes with numerous questions on the topics covered in the PPT. This lesson is perfect for GCSE Economics and could easily be adapted for A-Level standard.
The Labour Market - Wage Differences / Differentials - Why People are Paid Differently - Economics
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The Labour Market - Wage Differences / Differentials - Why People are Paid Differently - Economics

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A bumper lesson that looks at the many different reasons people are paid different wages / salaries across the country. The lesson looks at key theory from compensating wage, different skill levels, trade unions, discrimination to the elasticity of the supply and demand of labour. The lesson includes relevant examples to help easily explain each wage differential. The lesson builds up to a past exam question where students need to answer why doctors get paid more nurses. A perfect lesson for GCSE Economics and Business Studies and could easily be used / adapted for A-Level lessons.
The Labour Market - Introduction to Supply & Demand of Labour - PPT, Worksheet & Game - Economics
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The Labour Market - Introduction to Supply & Demand of Labour - PPT, Worksheet & Game - Economics

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A good introduction on the labour market. The PPT has key theory on the difference between the goods and the factor markets, the supply and demand of the labour market and the different factors that influence the supply of the labour market. I have included key supply and demand diagrams linked to the labour market. I have included numerous examples and key words to help make the theory easy to understand and accessible to students. I have included a nice lesson starter game, where students need to guess which whether the wage of the next job is higher or lower than the previous job displayed on screen. This starter activity can help start a group discussion on why some jobs are paid more / less than others. I have also included a nice worksheet on the labour market to help students consolidate their learning. Perfect for GCSE Economics and Business Studies and the resources could also be used for A-Level.
Economic Systems - Planned, Mixed & Free Marked Economies - PPT, Group Task & Worksheet - GCSE & AS
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Economic Systems - Planned, Mixed & Free Marked Economies - PPT, Group Task & Worksheet - GCSE & AS

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A detailed lesson on the three economic systems. The PowerPoint looks at the key theory for the main types of economic systems; planned (controlled), mixed and free market economies. The lesson looks at the main pros and cons for each and provides relevant examples. I have also included great video links to life in both Cuba and North Korea that will help students fully understand life in a planned economy. I have also included a detailed worksheet on the three economic systems. There is also a good group work task, where students need to argue which economy is the best or worse. A great selection of resources that is aimed at GCSE Economic / Business Studies students, but could easily be adapted for A-Level students.
Recruitment - Growing as a Business - Internal & External Recruitment - Recruitment Process
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Recruitment - Growing as a Business - Internal & External Recruitment - Recruitment Process

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A bumper lesson covering many topics on recruitment. The lesson includes theory on the ten stages of the recruitment process. It also covers internal and external recruitment. The lesson has a fun aptitude test for students to complete and a detailed worksheet aimed at the topic. A nice lesson looking at the various stages of recruitment. Perfect for GCSE Business Studies and may also be useful for A-Level.
Liquidity Ratios - Current Ratio & Acid Test Ratio - Balance Sheets - Finance - PPT & Worksheets
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Liquidity Ratios - Current Ratio & Acid Test Ratio - Balance Sheets - Finance - PPT & Worksheets

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A great lesson for teaching liquidity ratios. The PPT covers how to calculate both current ratios and acid test ratios. I have explained why each is so important to a businesses financial health and included relevant examples to help students fully understand. This lesson ties in very nicely to my lesson on balance sheets. The lesson leads on to a bumper worksheet where students need to calculate and analyse current ratios and acid test ratios for a number of businesses. I have also included a nice multiple choice quiz on finance as a great starter activity. Perfect for teaching a potentially tricky topic. Aimed at GCSE Business Studies, but could easily be used for A-Level 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.
Balance Sheets - Finance - Business Studies - PPT, Tasks, Starter Activity & Worksheets
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Balance Sheets - Finance - Business Studies - PPT, Tasks, Starter Activity & Worksheets

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A great lesson that covers balance sheets. The PPT covers the theory behind balance sheets and how they are constructed. There are numerous examples to help explain how a balance sheet needs to ‘balance’. I have included numerous balance sheet tasks and worksheets to help students fully grasp this tricky topic. I have also included a nice quiz on finance, perfect for a lesson starter. The detailed worksheets and activities will easily stretch across 2 lessons. Perfect for GCSE and A-Level Business Studies.
Income Statements - Profit & Loss Accounts - Finance - Business Studies - PPT, Starter & Worksheets
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Income Statements - Profit & Loss Accounts - Finance - Business Studies - PPT, Starter & Worksheets

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A real bumper lesson on teaching income statements / profit and loss accounts. The lesson starts with looking at how an income statement is constructed what each section means (with relevant examples). The lesson the looks at how to calculate and complete income statements. The lesson has a great finance starter activity - a 10 question multiple choice quiz. I have also attached a lot of profit and loss worksheets, where students need to complete various financial documents. This lesson could potentially expand across two lessons as there are so many detailed resources, Perfect for teaching a tricky topic. This lesson could be used for both GCSE and A-Level Business Studies.
Business Ethics - CSR - Corporate Social Responsibility - Business Studies - GCSE PPT & Tasks
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Business Ethics - CSR - Corporate Social Responsibility - Business Studies - GCSE PPT & Tasks

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A great lesson on teaching business ethics. The lesson starts with students asked to decide whether it is right that Nike uses sweatshops to increase profits - students write down their response on a post-it note and add it to the whiteboard. Students are then shown a great 20 minute documentary on Nike and Sweatshops (link to video included) and then they get an opportunity to change their view. This lesson then looks at the pros and cons of businesses operating ethically and how it may impact their image. The PPT includes examples of some of the least ethical businesses. The lesson then looks at the evidence of whether McDonald’s is ethical or not. Students then consolidate their learning with the 2 page worksheet. A great fun and interactive lesson that helps cover the Growing as a Business topic in GCSE Business Studies.
Overseas Location - International Trade - Growing as a Business Abroad - GCSE Business Studies
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Overseas Location - International Trade - Growing as a Business Abroad - GCSE Business Studies

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This bumper lesson looks at how businesses may be affected if they decide to relocate or move abroad. The lesson looks at how different stakeholders are impacted. The lesson also looks at the main pros and cons of operating on global scale and includes relevant business examples. I have included 2 worksheets to help with the lesson. Perfect resource for GCSE Business Studies and the Growing as a Business topic.
Integration - Business Growth - Horizontal, Vertical & Lateral Intergration - Mergers & Takeovers
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Integration - Business Growth - Horizontal, Vertical & Lateral Intergration - Mergers & Takeovers

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This lesson looks at business growth and focuses on business growth and integration. The starter activity re-caps on the three industrial sectors and the difference between internal and external growth. The PPT then looks at the pros and cons of mergers and takeovers. The biggest section of the PPT is the look at integration. There are clear examples of vertical, horizontal and conglomerate / diversification / lateral integration. There are many tasks throughout and two very detailed worksheets to help with the theory. This lesson could easily be used for A-Level Business Studies and also used for Economics. Perfect for teaching the Growing as a Business topic in GCSE Business Studies.
Business Growth - Takeovers, Mergers & Integration - Growing as a Business - GCSE - PPT & Worksheet
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Business Growth - Takeovers, Mergers & Integration - Growing as a Business - GCSE - PPT & Worksheet

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A good lesson that looks at both internal and external growth and there various pros and cons. The lesson provides theory of both mergers and takeover with relevant examples. The lesson has numerous tasks throughout and provides the perfect introduction to the Growing as a Business topic. I have also included a nice worksheet on the topic. Perfect for GCSE Business Studies and Economics.