This double lesson introduces learners to the importance of cash for the survival of a business, inflows and outflows are discussed, students seperate inflows from outflows, then they go on to complete a cash flow forecast step by step with guidance on the powerpoint. Formulas are given to help work out net cash flow, opening and closing balance. Students then go on to consolidate this by creating a cash flow forecast for Ian Beale’s fish and chip shop, some further calculation practice followed. We also look at how to improve cash flows, there is a matching task which can be cut out and phsyically matched or written. 3, 6 and 9 mark questions with model answers to build exam skills on the topic. A consolidation lesson where students complete a cash flow forecast with a template on the computer. They can play with the figures to see how it will affect closing balance. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This three lesson bundle introduces learners to gross and net profit, gross and net profit margin and how they make up the income statement. All topics are broken down so that it is very easy for students to see the logic behind calculations and for the teacher to explain. An activity to draw up the income statement for Ian Beale’s fish and chip shop with answers to go through. Lots of calculation practice for all three topic areas with answers to self or peer assess. The statement of financial position is slightly detailed so this could be watered down as students just need to know the basics of the balance sheet. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This five lesson bundle starts by introducing learners to revenue, costs and profit. Each of these is broken down to the core, students will get it! Lots of calculation practice to consolidate this. A 9 mark question with a case study and model answer for students to aspire to and peer assess with. A lesson with a game where students are in groups and must make the most profit by charging the best prices for their business, a live scoreboard to see which team is performing the best. Break even is broken down to the core also, and again lots of calculation practice. A task to draw BE graphs, the spec doesn’t require this but it will extend their knowledge on the topic. A case study where we look at the pros and cons of using BE and whether it is useful in a given context. Finally a lesson on average rate of return, this is broken down step by step, with a few examples so students know exactly what is required, in a concise way so it’s easy to absorb. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This lesson introduces learners to internal and external considerations to complete a SWOT analysis. We start by looking at what a SWOT analysis is and the types of questions we need to ask ourselves to find out our SWOT. We then contextualise with a few examples such as Mcdonald’s, Thornton’s and a brief sorting activity with Apples SWOT. We then go on to look at a concise case study on BHP the large mining company, students can work in pairs or a group to assess the companies position using SWOT, the outcomes of this can be used to answer a 12 mark question based on the case study. A concise model answer is included for students to peer assess and a kahoot quiz with link to finish off. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This double lesson introduces learners to organic growth, we start by looking at the problems of rapid growth from the previous lesson before looking at the methods of organic growth and their advantages and disadvantages. We then go on to read a short case study on a ready meal manufacturer based in Bradford, who have grown organincally since 1979. A 10 mark question on this with structure guidance and a concise model answer provided, to help students peer assess against the criteria. This is followed by a research task for students to find a company that has grown organically (link for poundland given if students struggle to find), they then present their findings back to the class - structure for this is provided too. We finish off with a kahoot quiz, the link is included and a box plenary. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This bundle of lessons is the ultimate resource for investment appraisal and can be delivered over 2-3 lessons. We introduce learners to the three main techniques of investment appraisal, we go through each one, with step by step, concise, clear and engaging examples before students have a go at practising the calculations. We start with payback, a few examples with answers and then students can practice, we then look at the advantages before going on to ARR. A good set of examples and questions for ARR, with answers popping in to see how we get to the end figure. We then go on to look at NPV with a few more examples and questions. Two kahoot quizzes with links to further consolidate knowledge of how to calculate payback, ARR and NPV. A 20 mark question which requires some calculation is included, with a concise model answer for students to use to develop their own answer. We finish with the box plenary as usual. All you need to deliver investment appraisal - open the powerpoint, run through it, and deliver quality lessons whilst saving precious time. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! - all files in zip folder. Thank you

This lesson introduces learners to the two types of growth, organic and inorganic. We start by looking at a concise study of one of the fastest growing firms in the UK. We look at the objectives of growth and limitations that comes with it such as diseconomies of scale. We then go on to look at a brief case study of Microsoft and their growth, a 4 mark question, with a model answer to peer assess against. This is followed by a 12 mark question on the UK crisp market, structure guidance and a concise model answer again to ensure development of context and other important exam skills. We finish off with a box plenary to consolidate the day’s learning. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This double lesson introduces learners to the two main types of inorganic growth - mergers and takeovers. We start by looking at the different types of merging with their pros and cons. Some real life examples of mergers and acqusitions that have taken place such as Facebook and Whatsapp and more. We then look go through a case study on Dixons and Carphone Warehouse with a few questions for students to work on. We have two more case studies, both with 12 mark questions, structure guidance and concise model answers for students to peer assess with against the criteria. All you need - open the powerpoint, run through it, and deliver quality lessons whilst saving precious time. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! - all files in zip folder. Thank you

This lesson introduces learners to corporate cultures, and the different types that exist. We start with looking at some real examples before identifying how culture is formed, we look at the four different types of cultures that students are required to learn, followed by what influences these four types of cultures. Sometimes culture would need to change and we explore the reasons for this in an engaging way. We then go on to read a concise case study about a company’s culture and how it affects their performance, a 12 mark question with a concise model answer for students to peer assess with. A research task and box plenary to finish off with. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This bundle of lessons can be spread over 2-3 lessons and learners are introduced to the two financial statements. We start by breaking down an example of a Pizza shop’s revenues, costs and profit to show how the income statement is built step by step, students consolidate with an activity of creating an income statement for Ian Beale’s fish and chip shop. Answers provided to self assess. We then go on to the statement of financial position or balance sheet, before looking at some financial information and carrying out calculations (which students would’ve learned in year 12 theme 2 such as current ratio), answers provided to self assess, next, using these answers students complete a 12 mark written question - the type that appears in paper 3, so it’s a good idea to make sure students are familiar with this. Structure guidance and concise model answer provided to develop exam technique, a kahoot quiz and box plenary to finish with. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This double lesson introduces learners to labour productivity, turnover/retention and absenteeism. We start with looking at the formulas for each one, with broken down examples to illustrate the concepts. We look at a concise case study with some information on employees, absences and productivity, using this students complete a calculation question along with group presentations on a 20 mark essay based question on labour rentention. After presentations, students can complete the 20 marker, or it could be completed for homework, structure and indicative points are provided to help with peer assesmeents. This is followed by another case study on a construction company, who do things differently, students explore, how they keep their productivity levels up, responses to this could be done in groups and fed back to the class, we finish with a box plenary. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This lesson introduces learners to the causes and effects of change, we start by looking the what causes change, such as changes in size, poor performance and transformational leadership. We then go on to look at the effects of change before looking at a case study on a supermarket which has suddently improved performance after a new CEO joined. A 12 mark question on what caused the change with structure guidance and a concise model answer for students to peer assess with. I have included a peer assessment grid which is similar to how examiners assess essays and this could be a good tool for students to understand what makes a top band answer. A research task and box plenary to finish with. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you