The Jelly Bean Factory and the Productivity Puzzle
A great video clip showing the productivity of gourmet Jelly Beans. The video clip links to the Economic phenomenon the "Productivity Puzzle" where the UK has experienced a sharp fall in...
BUSS4 Example Essay - UK Economic Environment
Here is an example essay for BUSS4 students - this one is for Section B on the UK economic environment.
BUSS4 Essay Technique - Signposting
Signposting is a simple technique that helps your BUSS4 essay examiner spot (and hopefully reward) the exam skills you are demonstrating in each PAnEL paragraph point.
BUSS4 Essay Technique - the AJIM Conclusion
A fully-justified and supported conclusion is essential for each of the two BUSS4 essays. Here is an overview of the AJIM approach which was developed by Mark Mitchell and Joe Cocorran.
Leadership: CEO Satya Nadella’s Vision for Microsoft
This 10 minute interview by the Verge with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella provides a terrific overview of Microsoft's strategy as well as providing insights into the leadership style of Satya Nadella.
John Lewis Reaps a High Return on Investment in E-commerce
There was much for A Level Business students to glean from the Christmas 2015 trading update by John Lewis Partnership - particularly the continued and rapid growth in its e-commerce sales.
Dave Lewis, Food Waste and Elkington's Triple Bottom Line
What a fantastic example of how to apply Elkington's Triple Bottom Line (Profit, Planet and People) to a real-life business.
A Beautiful Takeover?
It's a red lipstick day for shareholders in Elizabeth Arden after it agreed to a £620m takeover yesterday by fellow global cosmetics giant Revlon.
More Focus and Retrenchment from Dave Lewis at Tesco
Dave Lewis is continuing with his strategy of focusing Tesco on its core retail activities with a series of business disposals.
BUSS4 Section A E-commerce Summary 2016
This is a recording of the BUSS4 Section A Revision Webinars (without the attendee Q&A). Jim Riley explores the key features of the Section A research bullets on e-commerce, the main business...
BUSS4 Section B Blast 2016
Here is a recording (without the attendee Q&A) of the quick-fire BUSS4 Section B revision webinar run by Jim Riley , helping students prepare for the BUSS4 exam on 22 June 2016.
BUSS3 (Very) Unofficial Mark Scheme for June 2016
Lots of students have been in touch asking for some thoughts on that BUSS3 case study and exam. With the important caveat that these are very unofficial notes, here you go.
Are Free Returns Damaging the Returns from E-Commerce?
Some interesting data here on UK e-commerce businesses whose profitability is being adversely affected by offering free returns for e-commerce orders.
Some really useful data here for students wanting a topical statistic to illustrate the strong recent growth of the e-commerce market in Europe (including the UK).
Uber Diversifies Into Takeaway Food Delivery
Five year after launching its ride-hailing app, Uber is launching a second app targeting customers who want to order takeaway food.
In one of the largest technology takeovers ever, Microsoft has agreed to buy social networking site LinkedIn for $26bn in cash.
Uber Increases Gearing to Finance Global Expansion
Uber - already the best-financed startup in the world - is raising further finance to help accelerate its global expansion.
BUSS4 Section B Key Topics & Theory Videos
This BUSS4 revision video playlist features a series of key topic briefings together with the most important theory models that can be used effectively to achieve good analysis in each essay...
BUSS4 Section B Video Essay Guides
This playlist features worked examples of how you might structure a selection of AQA BUSS4 Section B essays. We don't write the whole essay out. Instead we consider what the essay title is asking,...
BUSS4 Section A E-Commerce Video Essay Guides
The videos in the playlist below show worked examples of how you might structure a selection of AQA BUSS4 Section A essays on E-commerce. We don't write the whole essay out. Instead we consider...