Investigate Porter’s Five Forces with this video and activity worksheet combination. Porter’s Five Forces is a framework which was developed in 1979 by Michael Porter which identifies the nature of competition through 5 competitive forces, helping businesses to determine the potential for profitability within a given market. Porter’s Five Forces are: Threat of Entry Buyer Bargaining Power Threat of Substitutes Supplier Bargaining Power Rivalry The video explores each of these forces in detail and applies the model to the UK supermarket industry, providing you with examples along the way. The supporting activity worksheet contains 6 separate tasks for students to apply their knowledge of Porter’s Five Forces. The resource includes an extension task and suggestive answers.

Investigate Market Segmentation with this video and activity worksheet combination. This video explores the common types of Market Segmentation which include: Location Demographics Behaviour Lifestyle Income Applying each segment to Gymshark along the way to investigate how the fitness apparel business went from a start up between high school friends in 2012 to a $1.4 billion brand in 2020. The benefits and drawbacks of Market Segmentation are also explained towards the end of the video. The supporting activity worksheet contains 5 separate tasks for students to apply their knowledge of Market Segmentation. The resource includes an extension task and suggestive answers.

This activity resource is based on CNBC’s YouTube video case study on Domino’s and how it has unsuccessfully expanded into Northern Europe, with the exception of Iceland. It examines the businesses past, present and what the future holds for this international business. The activity sheet has 7 questions for students to answer that are all directly linked to the video. They link mainly to social reasons why Northern Europe has not responded well to Domino’s but also wider PESTLE factors that have negatively impacted on their efforts to expand to the region.

Investigate the key differences between a debit card and a credit card with this video and activity worksheet combination. The 2 minute explainer video explores and explains the key details about both debit cards and credit cards, alongside the benefits and drawbacks of each one. The supporting activity worksheet contains a tasks for students to apply their knowledge after watching the explainer video. The resource also includes suggested answers and is ideal to be used in class to introduce the subject or as a homework task.

Watch this video if you want to understand the impact tariffs and trading blocs have on international trade. This video is 10 minutes in length and covers the two main barriers to international trade. It explains how both tariffs and trading blocs impact trade along with their advantages and disadvantages. Download the free supporting worksheet above to help you apply your knowledge of barriers to international trade. The supporting activity worksheet contains a variety of activities for students to apply their knowledge from the video and also has a creative task for them to create their own trading bloc. The resource also includes an extension task and suggested answers. ​

A fun and thought provoking induction activity resource for Business Studies students which is based on logos, slogans and interesting facts about famous businesses around the world. The resource is free to download, contains four separate activities and comes complete with answers. The first two activities are focused on famous logos, starting with a recognition game which then progresses onto students critiquing the logos and re-designing a logo for a business of their choice. Following this, students are provided with a series of business slogans and are challenged to link these to their respective business. The final activity provides students with 10 interesting business facts and requires them to match them to the business they are based upon. We wish you all the best during induction and for the upcoming academic year.

Resource information: A 5 minute video that explores the different types of technology used in business. This video covers e-commerce, social media, digital communication & payment methods. The downloadable worksheet contains a scenario based activity that gives students the opportunity to apply knowledge gained from the video. The download also comes with a teacher answer sheet that has suggested answers for the scenario activity. Suitable for: This resource is ideal to set as homework as it can be completed independently by using the video as a source of information to complete the activity. Alternatively it could be used as a task in class.

Investigate the impact of the economic climate on businesses with this video and activity worksheet combination. This video explores the concept of the economic climate and the six key ways it impacts businesses which include: Unemployment Changing levels of consumer income Inflation Changes in interest rates Government taxation Changes in exchange rates The supporting activity worksheet contains a series of activities for students to apply their knowledge of the economic climate and its impact on businesses. The resource also includes suggested answers.

Explore what a mortgage is with this video and free worksheet covering the basics of a mortgage. This 3 minute explainer video covers the basics of what a mortgage is and some key terminology used when discussing mortgages. The accompanying worksheet has a number of questions that are designed to check a student’s understanding of the key terms used about mortgages. The resource also includes suggested answers and is ideal to be used in class to introduce the subject or as a homework task.

Explore how businesses manage quality through quality assurance and quality control. The video and worksheet also covers how businesses use quality management to gain a competitive advantage. This explainer video covers: What is quality? How to measure the quality of goods & services Why does quality matter? What is quality control? What is quality assurance? How managing quality is a competitive advantage The accompanying worksheet has a number of questions designed to check a student’s understanding of the key terms used throughout the video. The resource also includes answers and is ideal to be used as a homework task.

Investigate franchising with this video and activity worksheet combination. What is a Franchise? This video explains what is the difference between a franchisor and franchisee, along with the advantages and disadvantages of operating a franchise. Examples are provided throughout from McDonald’s to show the benefits and drawbacks of running a successful franchise. The cost of running a franchise along with the fees involved are also discussed. The supporting activity worksheet contains questions about franchising and a keyword crossword as an extension task. The resource includes an answer sheet.

Investigate the recruitment and selection process with this video and activity worksheet combination. The video explores the recruitment and selection process from start to finish, covering the key differences between the two stages. The supporting activity worksheet contains 7 separate tasks for students to apply their knowledge of the recruitment and selection process. The resource also includes an extension task and suggested answers.

Investigate the average rate of return (ARR) and how it is calculated in business with this video and activity worksheet combination. The video covers: What is the average rate of return? How to calculate the average rate of return ARR calculation example ARR calculation question Advantages vs disadvantages of using the ARR in business The supporting activity worksheet contains 4 separate tasks for students to apply their knowledge of the ARR whilst watching the video and also includes suggested answers.

Resource information: A 4 minute video that explains how and why businesses expand globally? Globalisation has allowed businesses to expand globally and make billions in the process. Non have done it better than McDonald’s. This video covers the key concepts of globalisation, with example from McDonald’s. The downloadable worksheet contains a crossword that gives students the opportunity to apply knowledge gained from the video. The download also comes with a teacher answer sheet. Suitable for: This resource is ideal to set as homework as it can be completed independently by using the video as a source of information to complete the activity. Alternatively it could be used as a task in class.

A statement of comprehensive income is one of the most important financial statements used by businesses. It shows the business owners whether the business is making a profit or a loss. This 3 minute video explores what a statement of comprehensive income is and how one can be created. Each section of the statement is talked through with a visual example making it easy to follow. The supporting activity worksheet contains questions on the key terminology used in the video, along with an activity where students need to fill in a blank statement of comprehensive income by using the financial information provided.

Explore the different ways of working, the types of employment contract and work arrangements. This explainer video covers: What is full-time and part-time work? What are flexible and zero hours contracts? What do freelancers do? How is technology impacting work? What are the advantages and disadvantages of remote working? The accompanying worksheet has a number of questions designed to check a student’s understanding of the key terms used in relation to the different ways of working. The resource also includes answers and is ideal to be used as a homework task.

Explore how businesses manage their stock using bar gate stock graphs, Just-in-Time (JIT) stock control, procurement and logistics. This explainer video covers: What is stock? How to use a bar gate stock graph How supermarkets manage stock How to use Just-in-Time (JIT) What is procurement? What is the role of logistics? The accompanying worksheet has a number of questions designed to check a student’s understanding of the key terms used in relation to how businesses manage stock. The resource also includes answers and is ideal to be used as a homework task.

Investigate the common methods of non-financial motivation with this video and activity worksheet combination. The video covers the top 10 methods of non-financial motivation, including: job rotation, job enrichment, and empowerment. The supporting activity worksheet contains 5 separate tasks for students to apply their knowledge of non-financial motivators after watching the video. Starting off with a table requiring students to explain each factor alongside its associated advantages and disadvantages whilst watching the video. Students are then required to act as consultant to a Store Manager to compare and recommend which methods of non-financial motivation they should use based on the scenario provided. The activity then finishes off with a quick fire word search activity, where students have to work against the clock to try and find all 10 in under 5 minutes.

Resource information: A 4 minute video which provides an insight into the common types of promotion used in business. A free supporting activity worksheet is also included which allows students to apply their knowledge (inc. suggested answers). Suitable for: This resource is suitable for use in class, as homework, or as part of a blended learning approach.

Explore what price skimming is and how Microsoft used price skimming to launch the Xbox One. The 3 minute explainer video covers how Microsoft used the pricing strategy of price skimming to launch the Xbox One and make money from their early adopters. The supporting activity worksheet contains a multiple choice quiz for students to apply their understanding of price skimming. The resource also includes suggested answers and is ideal to be used in class to introduce the subject or as a homework task.