Ikea, Ansoff's Matrix and Meatballs in Norwich
Ikea's growth strategy for the UK provides a great way to illustrate the power of Ansoff's Matrix and how it links with corporate objectives!
Taylor Swift Meets Michael Porter's Five Forces
You've got to love and admire Taylor Swift. Has there been a better example of the bargaining power of suppliers than Taylor's recent, short-lived dispute with Apple over a proposed royalty-free...
The disruptive force that is Uber
It is estimated that Uber will generate over $10billion by the end of this year. Five years since it was launched in San Fransisco, the driver and passenger matching service has over a million...
BUSS4 Final Preparations for June 2015
BUSS4 is a tough paper and it’s hard for students to feel confident that they are sufficiently prepared for it. How many examples are needed? Which topics should be revised? What will come up? Even...
BUSS4 Manufacturing: Research Bullet 1 - Impact of Technological Change on Businesses Manufacturing in the UK
Ahead of the BUSS4 Section A exam essay on UK Manufacturing, I have created this...
BUSS4 Manufacturing: Research Bullet 2 - Globalisation
BUSS4 Manufacturing: Research Bullet 2 - Impact of Increasing Globalisation on Businesses Manufacturing in the UKHere are some summary notes containing relevant points, examples and issues for the...
Research Bullet 3: Impact of Government Policy on Businesses Manufacturing in the UKHere is a summary of what I think are the key points, issues and examples for BUSS4 research bullet on UK...
BUSS4 Manufacturing: Research Bullet 4 - Location
Research Bullet 4: Factors Affecting UK Location Decisions by Manufacturing BusinessesThese summary notes provide an overview of perhaps the most important of the BUSS4 manufacturing research...
Research Bullet 5: Opportunities and Threats Facing Businesses Manufacturing in the UKThese summary notes highlight some of the key opportunities and threats facing the UK manufacturing sector. You...
BUSS4 FAQs
We've invited students sitting BUSS4 to pose their questions about the exam via our Twitter account. Here are the answers to the most frequently-asked questions!
The results of a comprehensive survey of over 10,000 Business & Economics teachers this week indicates that Edexcel is the main beneficiary of the introduction of new AS & A Level...
Employment legislation: Bosses Beware
The spectacle of the continuing revelations of mis-deeds around FIFA could well be the gift that keeps on giving for Business teachers - I sense that there is much rich material to emerge over...
BUSS2 Exam Technique Advice
In my recent Twitter revision session for BUSS2 students I outlined a series of exam technique tips that in my experience help students perform better in the BUSS2 paper. Here they are!
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BUSS4 Manufacturing: solving the Productivity Puzzle
Everyone preparing for BUSS4 should put aside an hour or so of their revision time to consider two great resources which have appeared this week, analysing why Britain's productivity isn't rising...
BUSS2 Exam Technique - Answering 13/14 Mark Questions
As with all AS & A2 exams, effective technique makes all the difference to a candidate's performance. With fairly narrow grade boundaries, a well-structured answer that answers the question and...
BUSS2 - Exam Technique for an 8 Mark Question
During the tutor2u exam technique and revision workshops we work hard with students on demonstrating the skills required by the BUSS2 examiner.Here is an example answer for a recent 8-mark question...
Pure Gym agrees takeover with LA Fitness
In a class example of horizontal integration in the competitive market for fitness gyms and health clubs, Pure Gym has made an agreed bid for LA Fitness in a deal that will make it the biggest...
Tragedy and Contingency Planning - Thomas Cook Struggle
In 2006 Bobby and Christi Shepherd, who were aged just 6 and 7, died of carbon monoxide poisoning in a Corfu hotel during a holiday sold by Thomas Cook. The holiday firm had no direct...
UK Manufacturing and BREXIT
The general election is over and the British electorate now need to prepare to cast their votes in a simple IN/OUT referendum on the UK's continued membership of the European Union. If 50%+ vote...