The sugar tax and minimum pricing for alcohol: how are businesses affected by government policy?
This important aspect of External Influences comes into sharp focus this week, as the new Sugar Tax comes into force on April 6th, and Scotland introduces a minimum price for alcohol of 50p per...
A Level & GCSE Business Exam Board Market Shares for 2017
Here is our analysis of the DfE data which shows the number of candidates entered for A Level and GCSE Business in England in summer 2017 and the resulting exam board market share.
The Secret Leaders Podcast
Here is a terrific enrichment resource from Dan Murray and Rich Martell - two of the UK's most dynamic web entrepreneurs. Their podcast series has a growing collection of interviews with business...
Sears - The Slow Decline of a Retail Giant
Here is a superb video on the decline of a retail giant. Sears, once the largest retailer in the United States, is struggling to stay afloat.
Trade Wars
After the US imposed tariffs on imports of steel and aluminium, it was inevitable that China would retaliate fast. They have introduced duties of up to 25% on 128 American imports worth $3bn...
Making motorway services pay
While it seems as if the wet Easter weather kept us away from the shops, plenty of people were on the road over the long weekend, and it's quite likely that the poor driving conditions will have...
Thorntons worries over Brexit delays and shortages
A fair sprinkling of business gold in here for Edexcel Paper 3 - the potential impact of tariff and non-tariff barriers on chocolate confectionery imported into the UK (5,000 truck loads each year...
Poorly pup inspires pet food business success story
This is superb - jam-packed (or should that be (blueberry and vegetable-packed) with core business concepts. Sources of finance; dealing with suppliers; niche v mass. It's got the lot - we'd be...
Good exam results are made in the Easter holidays
This is I feel a timely and well-judged blog on habits for effective revision during the Easter holidays.
The Biz Quiz - 19 March 2018
The last Biz Quiz before the Easter break is now live to attempt!
Nestlé's Gold Blend gambit
Consumer demand for premium coffee has grown strongly in recent years. How is Nescafe responding to changing market preferences for soluble coffee granules?
The Biz Quiz - 1 March 2018
A blizzard of great business stories feature in this week's Biz Quiz!
Bira 91 - An Indian brand aiming high in craft beer
Here is a tremendous case study article on the rapid expansion of Bira 91, an Indian craft beer manufacturer with big ambitions! Pick as many business concepts as you can out of this!
The Failure of ToysRUs
Stunning analysis and pure, 900 carat gold, for strategic drift - The BBC reports on the failure of Toys R Us
Ethical business doesn't guarantee success
A good example here of how operating an award-winning ethical business doesn't guarantee business success - particularly if your costs are too high, profit margins too low and consumer demand weakens.
The casual dining crunch
Fantastic article here analysing the reasons for the increasing number of business closures in the UK restaurant market. The importance of rent as a fixed cost which significantly increases the...
The Biz Quiz - 22 February 2018
Back from our half-term break, but the business world never stands still. Here are the latest 10 questions on the business & economics news from the last 7 days.
A cautionary tale here for multinationals wanting to grow in international markets using external growth strategies. Australian firm Wesfarmers have admitted they made a pretty disastrous decision...
Can Nestle Succeed With a Market Development Strategy in the Indian Pet Food Market?
Multinational pet food giant Nestle has spotted an opportunity in India. Would it be barking mad to ignore the opportunity, or should it paws before making an investment in this market development...