Stunning Stats about Samsung
One of the world's most diversified multinationals and also a classic example of a business that has surfed the waves of globalisation. This short video provides some fascinating statistics on...
Can Fitness Gadgets Replace Personal Trainers?
As a keen user of fitness tracking devices I'm intrigued to see whether the increasing sophistication of such products might expand or in other ways change the traditional fitness market.
Premium Pricing and the $3bn Sports Car
A classic example here of ultra-premium pricing for a luxury product.
Data Not Intuition Is Key for Startups in the Digital Age
This is a great video to show when teaching technological change and the science v hunch approach to decision making.
There are now around 57,000 fast-food takeaway outlets in England and the number is rising quickly, according to new research.
Big Bucks in the Business of ESports
A fascinating look into the rapidly-growing business of esports with this video from Mashable.
Uber's Disastrous 2017 - A Video Timeline
2017 has been a pretty terrible year for Uber. Some of its problems were self-made; others outside of its control. But, all have damaged the reputation of the business.
7 Product Failures by Apple
With a stunning reputation for innovation and highly profitable products and services, it's easy to see why why Apple is one of the world's most valuable businesses. But, not every Apple innovation...
Why the iPhone Can't Be Made in the USA
Really interesting short video hear on why Apple chooses to manufacture their iPhones in just two centres in China.
Apple and Ansoff - Will Apple Make the Next Breaking Bad?
Where does this sit in the Ansoff Matrix? Apple is reported to be investing around $1bn in the next year to produce original video content in a strategy of competing with Netflix, Amazon and HBO.
Join us for a tutor2u Business CPD Course in September 2017
Get your new school year off to a flying start by joining us for a resource-packed tutor2u Business CPD course. We're running one more date for our most popular GCSE & A Level courses from...
Lidl overtakes Waitrose
Gold dust for 3.3.2 - Market Share. Lidl has overtaken Waitrose to become the UK's 7th largest food retailer.
New Numerical Assessment for AQA A Level Business
We're pleased to announce the immediate availability (via digital download) of a new Numerical Assessment for AQA A Level Business.
The Job Hopping Workforce in Tech Giants
How long does the average employee last at Uber?
Let's Do This and the Global Endurance Sports Market
The global market for endurance sports continues to grow tremendously quickly.
The Walnut Whip loses the Walnut
American Airlines in 1987 saved $40k by removing an olive from each salad in 1st Class. Could the same cold commercial logic apply to the decision by Nestle to remove walnuts from their Walnut Whip?
Fresh Finance Needed by Tesla to Launch a Mass Market Electric Car
Tesla has launched its first mass-market electric vehicle - the Model 3. However, it now needs a substantial injection of finance to support the higher production capacity required.
How Many Jobs Are Done by Robots?
What percentage of industrial work is currently done by robots rather than humans? What a great question to ask your students. Sit back and watch the discussion as they come up with their estimate.
Snap burns money as competition intensifies
Snapchat now has 173 million daily active users but the business is burning money at a fierce rate as it faces increasing competition from the likes of Facebook's Instagram and WhatsApp.
Amazon's employee share scheme helps to lower their tax bill
Simon Jack's article here is a good clear explanation for why Amazon is paying less tax this year even though revenues continue to grow strongly. Part of the answer is in the staff compensation...