Leadership Lessons from the PepsiCo CEO
A sensational article here which provides a great synoptic example of so many core A Level Business concepts, particularly those relating to , leadership, business strategy and organisational culture.
Business Opportunities from Electric Car Expansion
Whilst much media attention on the surge in demand for electric vehicles has focused on the likes of Tesla Motors, Nissan and Volkswagen, there are numerous businesses looking to take advantage....
Mock Chocs - Poundland takes on shrinkflation
The discount retailer Poundland budget is launching lookalike versions of several confectionery favourites, all costing £1, yet containing more chocolate than the brand originals. Although their...
Meet the entrepreneur who is allergic to bureaucracy
For Nick Wheeler, Founder of the shirt company Charles Tyrwhitt, it is often better for an entrepreneur to be a tortoise rather than a hare. A telling contrast to the ferocious pace of growth that...
This BBC video explains how tighter regulation of advertising is to be introduced in the UK - which will affect some well-known consumer brands!
New Leadership at GSK Means Changes to the Product Portfolio
The new CEO of pharmaceutical multinational GSK, Emma Walmsley, has completed her "strategic review". As usually happens when such a review is carried out by a new CEO, the result is changes to the...
Last October, we released the very first AQA A Level Business Unit Assessment.
The Minimum Wage Machine
This sculpture by artist Blake Fall-Conroy was designed to show people what it is like to work for the minimum wage. When a participant turns a metal crank a penny will come out every five seconds...
Emerging Markets Are the Target for Global Tobacco Giants
Legislation and changing social attitudes towards tobacco consumption in developed economies like the UK and USA had significantly reduced market attractiveness for multinational tobacco companies.
A great example here of how multinationals can tailor their product to take account of local market tastes and traditions.
The Secret Team Who Developed the iPhone
A fascinating series of short interviews here with the developers of the first iPhone.
Apple has entered into a joint venture in China to open a new data centre to serve iCloud users there.
EasyJet boss Carolyn McCall named new ITV CEO
From flights to schedules, one of Britain's most admired CEOs has landed a new role.
A Level Business is a Star, But AS Looks Like a Dog
The latest A Level entry data from summer 2017 suggests that A Level Business is an increasingly popular option. However, like other reformed A Levels, the AS qualification is being abandoned by...
Top Ten Business Pivots of All Time
Play-Doh began life in the post-depression 1930s as a wall cleaner. Nintendo began life as a playing card company way back in the 1880s. Two of ten great examples of business pivots over the years.
Workers 'exploited' at UK cosmetics chain Soap and Co
An important BBC Newsnight investigation into so-called "bogus self-employment" at retailer Soap and Co which has stores across London including Westfield.
Corporate Claptrap - The Gift That Keeps on Giving!
This is a stunning article from Lucy Kellaway who is leaving the FT after more than 25 years.
Coca-Cola bottles to be made from 50% recycled plastic
A good example to use of businesses responding to growing awareness of the impact of non- recyclable plastics on the natural environment.
Managing Director Does the Trolley Service
David Horne, Managing Director of Virgin Trains was spotted doing the trolley service this afternoon. A good example to use of senior management experiencing a little of life at the coal face.
Reshoring: Clarks moves shoe manufacturing back to the UK
Here is a really good contextual example of reshoring. The shoe manufacturer Clarks is moving some of their production back to the UK from China.