Resource information: A 5 minute video that investigates the costs involved in producing a product or providing a service. This video covers fixed & variable costs and how to calculate total costs. The downloadable worksheet contains a variety of questions that are based on the knowledge gained from the video. It gets students to understand how to calculate total costs using both variable and fixed costs, along with why total costs are important to a business and its decision making process. The download also comes with a teacher answer sheet. Suitable for: This resource is ideal to set as homework or could be used as a task in class.

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 5 minute video that investigates 5 tactics Amazon uses to get you to spend more money when shopping online. The video explains each tactic they use and the impact this has on spending behaviour. The downloadable worksheet contains an activity where students need to create a social media infographic that explains how a business of their choice encourages customers to spend more online or in store. The worksheet also comes with an example of what students could create for the activity. Suitable for: This resource is ideal to set as homework or 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.

Resource information: An eight minute video that investigates 5 key benefits a business can get from utilising social media. The video explains each benefit with examples from Nike, BooHoo and Dollar Shave Club. The downloadable worksheet contains a task which allows students to apply their knowledge of the benefits of social media that they have gained from watching the video. It also comes with an answer sheet. Suitable for: This resource is ideal to set as homework or 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.

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 what geographic segmentation is and how McDonald’s have used this market segmentation strategy to grow their global fast food business. The 3 minute explainer video covers the basics of geographic segmentation and then provides real world examples of how it can be used by businesses. The supporting activity worksheet contains a creative task where students need to create a new menu item for McDonald’s and then promote it via a social media post. This resource does not include an answer sheet as it is a creative task and has many possible outcomes.

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 what economy pricing is and how easyJet uses economy pricing to help it gain market share. The 3 minute explainer video explains what economy pricing is and provides a business example form easyJet about how they have used this pricing strategy to gain customers in a crowded market. The supporting activity worksheet contains a gap fill exercise for students to apply their understanding of economy pricing. The resource also includes suggested answers and is ideal to be used in class to introduce the topic or as a homework task.

Investigate how job production is used in business with this video and activity worksheet combination. The 2 minute explainer video covers the key advantages and disadvantages of job production alongside how it can benefit small business owners and manufacturers. The supporting activity worksheet contains a case study which requires students to apply their knowledge of job production to support a business owner who is thinking of using job production. 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 penetration pricing is and how Disney+ used penetration pricing to gain market share. The 3 minute explainer video covers how Disney+ entered a crowded market, but through their pricing strategy, they were able to capture the attention of consumers and quickly gain traction. The supporting activity worksheet contains a gap fill exercise for students to apply their understanding of penetration pricing. 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 psychographic segmentation is and how Coca-Cola have used this market segmentation strategy to target customers with adverts that resonate with them. The 3 minute explainer video covers the basics of psychographic segmentation and then provides real world examples of how it can be used by businesses. The supporting activity worksheet contains a creative task where students need to create an email marketing campaign for a business using their knowledge gained from the video. This resource includes a model answer and is ideal to set as a homework task.

Investigate the different job roles and responsibilities in business with this video and activity worksheet combination. The 8 minute explainer explores the key differences between Directors, Senior Managers, Supervisors/ Team Leaders, Operational, and Support staff. The supporting activity worksheet contains a task for students to apply their knowledge of the different job roles and responsibilities whilst watching the video and also includes suggested answers.

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.

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.

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.

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.