Amazon, now one of the world's most diversified businesses, is making a success of entering a substantial existing market - again! This time, it is connecting householders with professional trades...
A terrific video here from the WSJ exploring the competitive strategies of fast-food multinationals in India.
The sell-out launch of Shanghai Disneyland this week provides students with a superb example of how a multinational can execute a strategy of market development in China.
E-commerce: The Rise of Netflix
Netflix is one of the very best case studies for students to look at when it comes to understanding the disruptive impact of e-commerce and how this can enable rapid and significant expansion into...
Brexit: A Failure of Contingency Planning?
Are UK businesses taking the risk of Brexit sufficiently seriously? Is so, you might expect a large proportion of them to have completed basic contingency planning in the event that the UK decides...
IB Business Management - May 2016 Case Study Exam Briefing
We're pleased to be offering a free revision webinar for IB Business Management students as they complete their preparations for the Paper 1 exam on 19 May featuring the Todos os Mercados case study.
We're delighted to be investing in a comprehensive suite of new teaching & learning resources to support teachers and students following the IB Diploma in Business Management. As part of this...
With technology advancing at a rapid pace companies, are stepping-up their game to stay ahead in the market. The fitness market is a great example of a traditional business model being adapted to...
Alphabet Ditches a (Robot) Dog from its Business Portfolio
Alphabet Inc is perhaps the best example for students to explore when it comes to a diversified business portfolio. The holding company of Google (amongst many other businesses) has decided to put...
The Factors that Explain Growth in Demand for Premium Pet Food
As I write this, my beloved black labrador is sat under the table grazing gently on some organic, gluten-free kale and spinach nibbles, to be washed down with a craft lemon and kipper sorbet....
Surprise move from Nike as they restrict sales of HyperAdapt to its app users - but why do it?
In 2013 Nike started delving into the realms of wearable technology, recently unveiling its much anticipated footwear with self-tightening laces - welcome the Nike HyperAdapt 1.0! But Nike will...
The Biz Quiz - 18 March 2016
The last Biz Quiz before the Easter break! Good luck and have a great easter holiday!
Retrenchment – An Unexamined BUSS4 Topic
A great article on retrenchment for BUSS4 students - includes some really useful links on RBS.
AQA BUSS4 Students - Could this Business Model Shake Things Up in the Secondhand Fashion Market?
This is a great read for AQA BUSS4 students! Taking you through the story of Vestiaire Collective - an online marketplace for secondhand fashion very focused on its core business model.
Domino’s Pizza sees a further increase in sales through e-commerce with online orders up 29% on last year. And with 11.5 million people having downloaded the Domino’s app and app-based orders up by...
Greggs Growth Strategy - The Key Ingredients
An excellent analysis here of how Greggs has grown its UK business to a size where it is now has more outlets than both McDonald's and Starbucks.
Ryanair Meets Ansoff with Corporate Jet Service
A new product for a new market. Where does Ryanair's launch of a private corporate jet service sit in the Ansoff Matrix?
Kiddee Beats Trunki at the Supreme Court
After a longstanding legal dispute costing over £500,000, the makers of Trunki have lost their battle to claim IP infringement by the makers of Kiddee.
My favourite chocolate shop has announced plans to raise significant new share capital by floating on a stock market.
The Biz Quiz - 11 March 2016
The latest edition of the Biz Quiz is now ready for you to attempt!