Investigate the impact of technology on production with this video and activity worksheet combination. The 6 minute explainer video explore how technology has impacted production in business with a specific focus on balancing cost, productivity, quality, and flexibility with some examples from Tesla along the way. The supporting activity worksheet contains two tasks with one of them taking your students 20 years in the future. The resource also includes suggested answers and is ideal to be used in class to introduce the subject or as a homework task.

Discover the contrasting approaches of cosmetics company Lush and multinational food and beverage company Nestle. The 3 minute explainer video covers how Lush prioritises ethics and fairness, while Nestle prioritises profit at the expense of their suppliers, customers, and employees. Learn about the impact of these approaches on their profits and which side aligns with your moral values. The supporting activity worksheet contains a case study on a fictional company that has changed its approach to business. There are questions at the end of the case study to assess their understanding of the text. The resource also includes suggested answers and is ideal to be used in class to introduce the subject or as a homework task.

Investigate the importance of having a budget in business and the 3 key types of budget which are used to increase the chances of financial success with this free video and activity worksheet combination.

Resource information: A 4 minute video which provides an insight into the concept of profit and loss in business with supporting examples of how it is calculated in business. A supporting task is also included which allows students to apply their knowledge of calculating profit and loss based on a scenario for ‘Chloe’s Coffee’ once they have watched the video (inc. suggested answers). Suitable for: This resource is suitable for use in class, as homework, or as part of a blended learning approach.

Resource information: An eight minute video which provides an insight into the importance of employment law and covers the key principles of employment law, which are: Recruitment Pay Discrimination Health and safety A supporting task is also included which allows students to apply their knowledge of employment law and the nine protected characteristics once they have watched the video (inc. suggested answers). Suitable for: This resource is suitable for use in class, as homework, or as part of a blended learning approach.

Resource information: A 5 minute video that explains how legislation impacts businesses in terms of the costs involved and the positive and negative consequences of following and not following legislation. The downloadable worksheet contains a research task 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 research 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 Just-in-Time method of production with this video and activity worksheet combination. The 9 minute explainer video covers: What is Just-in-Time Production? Why Businesses Use Just-in-Time Production Implementing Just-in-Time Production Criticisms of Just-in-Time Production How Toyota, Dell, and Walmart use Just-in-Time Production The supporting activity worksheet contains 3 separate tasks for students to apply their knowledge of JIT whilst watching the video and also includes suggested answers.

Investigate the key recruitment documentation used in business with this video and activity worksheet combination. The 9 minute explainer video covers the following four recruitment documents: Person Specification Job Description Application Form CV The supporting activity worksheet contains a scenario which requires business students to act as a HR consultant for a business owner who is looking to hire someone for the first time.

Investigate the key differences between a direct debit and a standing order with this video and activity worksheet combination. The 2 minute explainer video explores and explains the key details about both direct debits and standing orders, alongside the benefits and drawbacks of each one. The supporting activity worksheet contains a series of multiple choice questions for students to complete and test 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.

Investigate how batch production is used in business with this video and activity worksheet combination. The 3 minute explainer video covers the key advantages and disadvantages of batch production alongside how it is used by businesses such as Nike and bakeries. The supporting activity worksheet contains a gap fill activity which requires students to apply their knowledge of batch. The resource also includes suggested answers and is ideal to be used in class to introduce the subject or as a homework task.

Investigate how the environment is impacting how businesses such as; Patagonia, Tesla and Sainsbury’s operate. The 3 minute explainer video covers how Patagonia, Lush, Sainsbury’s and Tesla have changed the way they operate because of the environment and how they are tackling climate change, waste and pollution in their businesses. The supporting activity worksheet contains a crossword for students to apply their understanding of green business practices. The resource also includes suggested answers and is ideal to be used in class to introduce the subject or as a homework task.

Resource information: An 8 minute video which explores the concept of measuring efficiency in business and covers three key efficiency ratios: Trade receivable days Trade payable days Inventory turnover A supporting task is also included which allows students to apply their knowledge of these efficiency rations whilst watching the video (inc. suggested answers). Suitable for: This resource is suitable for use in class, as homework, or as part of a blended learning approach.

Resource information: A 5 minute video which provides an insight into the different types of saving and investment available to people. A free supporting activity worksheet is also included which allows students to apply their knowledge of the different types of saving and investment (inc. suggested answers). Suitable for: This resource is suitable for use in class, as homework, or as part of a blended learning approach.

Explore the different types of income a business can have. This explainer video covers: What is income? What is capital income? The different types of capital income How does Apple use capital income? What is revenue income? The different types of revenue income How does McDonalds use revenue income? 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 types of income. The resource also includes answers and is ideal to be used as a homework task.

Mark-up is an important calculation that most businesses use. The 3 minute video explores what mark-up is and how it can be calculated. There is an example of how mark-up is calculated along with a section of the video where students can attempt a question themselves and then watch an explanation of how it is calculated afterwards. The supporting activity worksheet contains practice questions on mark-up to help students apply their knowledge of what they have covered in the video.

Explore what market share is and how market share is calculated. This 3 minute explainer video covers the basics of what market share is and the calculation used by companies to workout their market share. The supporting activity worksheet contains a number of market share calculation that will help students practice how to calculate a company’s market share. The resource also includes suggested answers and is ideal to be used in class to introduce the subject or as a homework task.

Explore what behavioural segmentation is and how Nike uses behavioural segmentation to target customers with different buying habits and behaviours. The 3 minute explainer video explains what behavioural segmentation is and provides a business example form Nike about how Nike uses information about their customers behaviour to target them with personalised emails marketing. The supporting activity worksheet contains a crossword that covers key parts of behavioural segmentation. The resource also includes suggested answers and is ideal to be used in class to introduce the topic or as a homework task.

Resource information: A 5 minute video which provides an explores some of the most common sources of finance used by growing and established businesses. A supporting task is also included which provides students with the opportunity to apply their knowledge of the various sources of internal and external finance once they have watched the video (inc. suggested answers for guidance). Suitable for: This resource is suitable for use in class, as homework, or as part of a blended learning approach.

Resource information: A 5 minute video that explains what a Public Limited Company (PLC) is, the advantages and disadvantages and how it can be used to grow a business. The downloadable worksheet contains a task 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 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.

Resource information: A four minute video provides an insight into the importance of motivation in the workplace and explains three key benefits of having a motivated workforce. A supporting task which allows students to apply their knowledge of the importance of motivation in the workplace once they have watched the video (inc. suggested answers). Suitable for: This resource is suitable for use in class, as homework, or as part of a blended learning approach.