This set of resources includes 3x PPT, 7x word files and can be delivered over around 3 double lessons. We start by introducing learners to the four profitability ratios, completely broken down, step by step on the powerpoint so it is easy for students to see the logical steps and for the teacher to deliver. Plenty of calculation practice throughout the resource as can be seen on the main thumbnail, answers are provided for all questions on the powerpoint. In the second powerpoint, we look at the two liquidity ratios, again broken down, examples and practice questions with answers. We do similar activities for the final 3 efficiency ratios in the third powerpoint before finishing with the limitations of using ratio analysis to measure a businesses performance. Two links to kahoot quizzes, one for learning aim F and one is a more general unit 3 quiz, we finish the unit with none other than Mr. Zee’s personal favourite box plenary! Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This lesson introduces learners to various objectives set by businesses, we start by looking at what an objective is, then looking at the main objectives (for CTEC spec) before looking at some real examples of businesses that might have quite different objectives to each other. We look at a case study of a business that seems to have a few different priorities that could lead to them achieving their objective - a 12 mark question on ‘reputation’ as being an important objective, structure guidance and a concise model answer for students to look at when peer assessing using the marking grid provided. A few consolidation activities to end with. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This lesson introduces learners to the various shapes and forms businesses come in, we start by looking at what liability is before going through each form of business with examples of their pros and cons. We look at the other less traditional forms of business such as state/not for profit businesses like the BBC. Students then complete a group research task before playing a kahoot quiz and finishing with a box plenary Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This double lesson introduces learners to globalisation and the impacts from trading internationally. Haribo starter to stimulate discussion on benefits. Clear detailed examples of tariffs and quotas so students understand protectionism, real life example with Trump and China’s recent tariff war. Finally glocalisation examples from Mcdonalds given to show how they adapt their food in so many ways to meet different cultural tastes. A number of 3 mark questions with model answers to self or peer assess included. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This double lesson introduces learners the design mix and what makes a product stand out through looking at function, cost and aesthetics. The product life cycle is illustrated with plenty of real life examples to help students contextualise their understanding of the topic. Group activity and a 3 and 6 mark question. The 6 mark question has a partially completeted answer for students to finish to improve exam technique. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This lesson introduces learners to competition, competitive advantage and what makes a market competitive. We go through each way a business can gain advantage, then we contextualise each of these ways. Real examples of how businesses compete with each other, rather than competing on price. We then go on to look at what risks businesses face (specific to the AQA spec) such as new competitors, changing legislation and more. We then look at what businesses can do to minimise these risks by completing a business plan, invest in training and also by completing a SWOT analysis.SWOT analysis task included where students use one of the businesses given and look at their strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. Two 3 mark questions with model answers to build exam technique. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This bundle of lessons covers the second assignment and most of the unit, it’s a lot bigger than the 19A bundle and includes P3, P4, P5, P6, M3, D3, M2 & D2. Sections of the business plan such as marketing plan and financial plan are covered in great detail, students learn the topics then use the structured guidance and templates to help them create their own. Plenty of resources to help structure their way around completing the business plan, a lot of structure to ensure they have the best opportunity of achieving Distinctions. Colourful, concise and engaging slides with an adapted assignment brief to follow! Thank you

This double lesson introduces learners to what motivation is, students reflect on what motivates them. Financial and non financial methods are discussed. Two case studies, two 9 mark questions, one with guidance to help write a model answer. I have included Maslow’s hierarchy of needs although they do not need to know this for this particular course, however it helps with understanding motivation and extend their knowledge on the topic. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This lesson introduces students to what market research is and how vital it is to businesses. The different types of research are looked at with their pros and cons. Examples of quantitative and qualitative research is looked at. A 3 mark question with a model answer to self assess. Finally a task to create a questionnaire. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This lesson introduces learners to different target markets by playing songs and asking who they are targeted to, followed by asking who specific products are aimed at (see in preview) engaging examples of different segments shown with benefits. Two 3 mark questions with an answer to self assess. Whole class, group and individual activity on creating market maps for different industries. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This lesson introduces learners to what quality actually means in business, benefits of having good quality. Real life examples of Audi and BMW and their quality assurance processes. 6 mark question on the topic with a model guide for students to use to self assess. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This double lesson introduces learners to what the economy is made up of by discussing GDP and strong/weak economies around the world for a good foundation. We look at the business cycle and see how consumer spending changes at each stage and on the types of goods where there are higher changes, students have plenty of assessment opportunities to consolidate this knowledge. The second lesson looks at exchange rates and interst rates and their effects on consumers and businesses. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This bundle of lessons covers the first assignment of unit 19 including P1, P2, M1 and D1. We start by getting the students inspired to come up with business ideas, a range of activities included to enthuse them for what is going to be a very creative and entrepreneurial unit. Plenty of resources to help structure their way around coming up with business ideas, feeding back to class, considering risks and a lot of structure to ensure they have the best opportunity of achieving Distinctions. Colourful, concise and engaging slides with an adapted assignment brief to follow! Thank you

This resource can be used as a revision lesson for GCSE Business. The aim is to help consolidate key terms by playing a game. This could be used for remote learning if the document is sent out to players but ideally it would be in class with the cards cut out in a deck. 1 In pairs or teams - have at least one describer and one or more guessers 2 Roll the dice and look at the colour the dice lands on 3 The describer picks a card from the deck and demonstrates the key term to the guesser 4 The guesser has 30 seconds to guess the word 5 If correct, team goes again, if not, the next team rolls the dice 6 First team round the board three times wins (Note: the game can be adapted i.e. if no dice, you can just go in order i.e. first card marketing, then external influences etc.) This is an editable version so it can be adapted if you would like to map it to a different specification or course. 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 foundation of good customer services, this starts with learning about the sales process, each stage discussed with examples. Two 3 mark questions with model answers to build exam technique. A hilarious video to highlight the importance of customer service, finally a roleplay activity to bring the topic to life. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This triple lesson introduces learners to the importance of having good relationships with suppliers and what makes a good supplier.Real life examples from Tesco and Vi Spring, a 6 mark context question with a modelled answer to develop exam technique. Plenty of consolidation activities to differentiate between JIT and JIC. In the second lesson, we look at bar gate stock graphs, all broken down so it is easy to understand for students and a few 3 mark questions with answers to self or peer assess. In the third lesson, students are given a scenario and must decide which supplier to pick for a chocolate company, they are given data and must weigh up the pros and cons of each supplier, before coming to a judgement - done well in groups. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! - all files in zip folder. Thank you

This lesson introduces learners to different types of training such as external formal training and informal on the job training, pros and cons of both discussed and two 3 mark questions with model answers for self or peer assessment. Formula for retention rate and performance management is covered here too. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This double lesson introduces learners to the different organisational structures. Real life examples, a group task to assemble an organisational structure to consolidate key terms such as span of control, chain of command. We then look at pros of cons of the different types of structures including centralisation and decentralisation. We look at how communication is impacted through the different types of structures. The second lesson is on job roles and looks at each the different roles include, with a research task to find out what types of jobs, for example a manager, director, assistant might be doing in a business of their choice. Some 3 and 6 mark questions with model answers to build exam skills. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This lesson introduces learners to the stages in the recruitment process, a 3 mark question with a model answer to self assess. An activity to create a job description and person specification. Excellent videos of Lord Sugar asking interview questions which can be asked to the class and then paused to get feedback, then hear answers from Lord Sugar. A 6 mark Discuss question with model answer to help students self assess. In the lesson, students get to carry out a practical interview, students are given roles of interviewer, interviewee and scribe. Interviewer is given sheets to help guide with questions to ask, the interviewees are given different roles for which they are applying to such as an Apple Genius working at Apple. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you