10 Essential Topics to Revise for BUSS3
Lots of students have asked for "predictions" about what might come up in the final BUSS3 main paper...
BUSS3 Example of a 34 Mark Answer
The final question in BUSS3 requires students to demonstrate their skills in analysing and evaluating a strategic decision. By providing a small number of relevant points that directly answer the...
BUSS3 Example Answer for an 18 Marker
Here is an example answer for a typical 18 mark question in BUSS3.
Effective Use of Gearing in BUSS3
Gearing is a common calculation that many students use in BUSS3, particularly in the last question where they are looking at arguments for and against a proposed strategy.However, there is often an...
BUSS3 Exam Topic Tracker
There have been ten BUSS3 papers and it is interesting to see the topics in BUSS3 which have been examined and in what way.
BUSS3 Topic Study Notes
We've put together a collection of study notes to support students preparing for AQA BUSS3. And we have linked to two short revision videos available on our You Tube Channel.
BUSS3 Key Term Glossary
Short definitions of key terms for AQA A2 Business (BUSS3) are provided below.Don't forget to also make use of the full range of support for BUSS3 from tutor2u:BUSS3 Revision PresentationsBUSS3...
BUSS3 - the Final Countdown
Students taking AQA BUSS3 on Tuesday afternoon (14 June 2016) are now in the crucial final stages of revision. Here are some essential support resources we hope everyone taking BUSS3 will find useful.
Imagine an App that you hardly ever closed down. Think Twitter, Snapchat, WhatsApp, YouTube and more - all rolled into one.
Is Apple Looking for External Growth - the Media Sector?
Apple is looking for ways to keep growing profits, ideally using its enormous pile of cash. Could the answer be Apple buying "content"?
Leadership? Is Twitter the Solution for CEO's?
Do CEO's need to use Twitter as part of their leadership? Lucy Kellaway takes this tongue-in-cheek look at recent research into the use of Twitter by leading CEOs such as Tim Cook at Apple. Well...
Brexit and UK Business - The Sectors Most Affected
This is a superb two-minute summary from the FT highlighting which UK industries might be most significantly affected by Brexit. Perfect timing for all BUSS4 students!
What the major UK grocery supermarket have long-feared has finally happened. Amazon Fresh has arrived in the UK, with the clear aim to disrupt the market and grab market share from the established...
Wanda v Disney in China's Theme Park Market
Two major theme parks are opening in China in Summer 2016 aiming to take advantage of the opportunity from China's growing middle class. One is global multinational giant Disney, opening in...
Structural Unemployment Hits the UK Oil & Gas Industry
The dramatic effects that a downturn in an entire industry can have on employment are illustrated by the bad news coming out of the UK Oil & Gas industry.
Retrenchment at Ralph Lauren as 1,000 Jobs Cut
There is further retrenchment at Ralph Lauren as some 1,000 jobs will be cut and more than 50 stores closed, as part of a cost-cutting drive and management restructure.
Sainsbury’s has reported a continued fall in sales over the past three months and warned the market remains "challenging".
Watchdog to Examine Sainsbury's Takeover of Home Retail
In a “rather odd” move the competition watchdog is examining Sainsbury's takeover of Argos owner Home Retail Group.
BUSS3 June 2015 - Worked Answer to Question 2 (18 Marks)
Here is a worked answer to one of the 18-mark questions in the June 2015 BUSS3 paper, demonstrating the use of the PAnEL approach to structured answers in BUSS3.
BUSS4 Essay Guide: Internal v External Growth
Which is the better strategy for significantly increasing profits? Internal (organic) or external growth? This revision video explores how you might approach an essay on this topic.