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 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 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 factors which have led to a more connected world economy. We start by looking at the the great depression to understand the protectionism that eventually failed the world, and the process of trade liberalisation which picked it back up. We briefly look at free trade and the EU (as this is another lesson in the spec), then look at the various factors that have increased trade such as reduced cost of transport/containersation. A concise case study on CEFTA which students can attempt a 4 mark question on, a model answer to self assess. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This set of resources (1x PPT and 8x word docs) can be delivered over 3-4 lessons and introduces learners to the importance of business planning with an emphasis on cash flow forecasting. We start by looking at what’s included in a business plan and the purpose of creating one, a group matching cards activity to consolidate the contents of the business plan. We then go on to looking at the importance of a positive cash flow, and how to construct a cash flow forecast from scratch step by step (although this isn’t required it helps understand the topic well). 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. This is followed by 2 x 12 mark questions, one on business planning and one on cash flow forecasting based on Ian Beale’s forecast. Both comes with structure guidance and concise model answers for students to peer assess with. Two links to kahoot quizzes on the topic and a box plenary to finish with. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

An engaging activity to introduce learners to Entrepreneurs - based on the original Guess Who game by Hasbro. The Entrepreneurs can be edited to suit your class. Enjoy!

This four 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. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This lesson introduces learners to the competitive environment in which businesses operate in, we start by looking at a list of different markets/industries, to gain an insight to the different levels of competitiveness in each. We also look at factors that determine the competitiveness of a business before identifying ways a business can compete. Students have the opportunity to learn about the gaming market with a case study and exam style question, balancing the benefits and costs of operating in a large, competitive market like gaming. Structure guidance and model answer provided for students to look at before peer assessing and making improvements. A big kahoot quiz on all of theme 2 consisting of 47 questions to end on a high! 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 set of resources includes 1x ppt and 4 word files and introduces learners to the different types of profit. We start by looking at a step by step animated example of a pizza shop’s income statement. This is followed by an engaging consolidation activity of completing an income statement for Ian Beale’s fish and chip shop, answers are provided on the board for students to self assess. We then look at some 4 mark exam style calculation questions, answers provided. We then go on to looking at gross and net profit margins and plenty of calculation practice here with answers popping in on the slide for students to self assess. Students also consider the difference between cash and profit (a very common misconception where students lose marks in their essays). A link to a kahoot quiz on profit and a box plenary to finish with. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This lesson introduces learners to ethics and corporate social responsibility - this is also covered in theme 4, although with some differences such as the focus on pay and rewards. We start by looking at what is involved in ethics, with real examples of a number of unethical actions, for example the Primark factory in Bangladesh which collapsed and killed many workers, or the suicides that were committed in Foxconn in Shezhen due to the horrid working conditions. We look at the advantages of being a socially responsible company before looking at some facts into CEOs pay. A case study on CEOs salaries and bonus makes for an interesting discussion where students can prepare arguments for and against the very high bonus’ CEOs receive. Students can present their findings back in groups, and then answer a 12 mark question on the case study in class or for homework. Structure guidance and a concise model answer provided for students to identify WWW and EBI with their response.A box plenary to finish with. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This double lesson introduces learners to the range of sources of finances available to businesses. We start with looking at why businesses need finance, then go through the different types of finance with their pros and cons, followed by a consolidation activity. A 9 mark question with a case study on an oil company, with guidance on how to structure. The second lesson is a more engaging and interactive group lesson where students look at different scenarios and work in groups to provide one source of finance each with a justification, the weakest link gets voted out. 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

Three lessons here to introduces learner to the impact of multinational companies, we start by looking at Nike as a MNC, then go on to look at Foxconn (usually a company students haven’t heard of until they realise all their electronics are made there). We look at the pros and cons of MNCs, then go on to read a concise case study on a proposed Dam project by two MNCs in Chile which is met with protests. Structure guidance is given and a model answer to help students with peer assessment and exam technique development. In the third lesson, we look at GlaxoSmithKline and their role in developing the economies of Africa, a case study showing how they have invested and what their committments are is looked at and disucssed, students have a debate task for and against the effects of GSK on Africa, this is in a 12 mark question form too with a concise model answer to compare debate points with. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you (note: the first part of this bundle is a free lesson in the shop)

This lesson introduces learners to factors that affect the success or failure of a business, financial and non-financial. 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. We finish off by looking at ways to interpret the performance of a business before two kahoot quizzes (one on SWOT and one on unit 1) to end the unit! Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you