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Stocks and Shares Explained - Lesson Resource
This is a really simple and clear explanation of how stocks and shares work - from the point of view of a shareholder.
Brilliant Starter Activity - What Happens in an Internet Minute!
I saw this amazing infographic on twitter over the weekend that shows what happens in an internet minute. Its absolutely staggering!
What's It Like to be an Uber Driver
This investigative video from Channel 4 explores the issues facing some of the 30,000 Uber driversmaking themselves available in London. Lots of interesting issues raised, including business ethics!
The new academic year is nearly upon as and Edexcel centres will soon be tackling Theme 3 and Theme 4.
AQA A Level Business (Year 1) Scheme of Work
Below is a fully editable scheme of work for the AQA Business A Level Year 1.
AQA A Level (Year 2) Scheme of Work
The new academic year is nearly upon us and for AQA centres Year 2 has lots and lots of new models and theories to keep everyone entertained!
Blake Mouton in the Office
This is an excellent activity that can be used when teaching Blake Mouton (AQA A Level Year 1).
Blockbuster and Strategic Drift
There are lots of excellent examples to use when teaching strategic drift but one of my favourites is Blockbuster.
Reshoring for Frog Bikes
A terrific example here to use with students as they study the reasons for and choice of production location.
Competitive advantage involves looking for ways of developing and sustaining a significant difference with competitors in often fast-changing markets. How important is taking a long-term...
Long-term Strategy & The Mittelstand - Sennheiser
The Mittelstand - Germany's group of thousands of privately-owned and often world-beating companies - is often used as an example of the benefits of long-term business thinking.
We are delighted to announce the completion and immediate availability of the our topic worksheets and case studies for Year 2 of the AQA Level Business specification. This superb resource is an...
AQA A Level Business (Year 2) Calculation Practice Sheets
Our first collection of Calculation Practice Sheets for Year 1 (AS) proved incredibly popular and we're delighted to announce that the first volume of calculation practice sheets for Year 2 of AQA...
Could You Make a Profit From a Cardboard Box?
In the Business Studies department we are setting our new recruits an induction task over the summer holidays to show us what they can do. This years task is to turn a cardboard box into a...
The recent opening of Disney's $5.5bn theme park at Shanghai is a classic example of the concept of glocalisation.
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.
BUSS4 Essay Plan Template
Well structured BUSS4 essays which answer the question set and demonstrate the required skills invariably score very highly. This BUSS4 essay planning template follows the approach we encourage in...
BUSS3 Practice Case Studies
Teachers and students looking for some extra case study practice for BUSS3 are welcome to make full use of these four case studies which we developed for previous BUSS3 exam coaching workshops.
Revising Ratios - Video Playlist
Need to understand ratio analysis? This playlist has you covered. We explain the uses and limitations of ratio analysis, then guide you through how to calculate and interpret each one!
Try the Stakeholder Game – an ideal group activity to engage and challenge students upon their return to A Level/IB Business classroom.