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The Biz Quiz - 1 February 2018
Here is the latest edition of The Biz Quiz with 10 more questions on a typically busy week in the business news! Good luck!
Super-fast growth, and the risk of over-trading
Here is a useful little video with a classic example of a small business which has really taken off, and fears growing so fast that the founders cannot keep up with it.
Pizza Delivery Robots On the Way - Slowly...
Fancy a cold pizza? That's what you might get from pizza outlets that use this new robotic delivery system - until that is they solve the numerous logistical challenges.
A simply stunning video here that takes you behind the scenes of the Heinz factory in Wigan, Lancashire that makes around 3 million cans per day.
The Biz Quiz - 24 January 2018
Another busy 7 days in the business world are covered by these 10 questions. Good luck!
The Biz Quiz - 18 January 2018
The second Biz Quiz of 2018 features 10 stories in a really busy week for business news!
Innovation: Alexa and her Smart-Fridge
Oh come on! Who has a fridge as organised as this?
Adding Value by Building A Product that Lasts a Lifetime
How different this manufacturer is from a mass-market producer! Sven Cycles in Dorset designs and manufactures hand-crafted, premium-priced bicycles. This evocative video from Bloomberg meets the...
Where Next for the Smart Speaker and Assistant Market?
Alexa, will sales of smart speakers continue to grow fast or are these products about to enter a maturity phase of their product life cycle?
I love this video about US entrepreneur Ryan Grant who abandoned his career as an accountant when he discovered he could buy clearance aisle items from the likes of Walmart and ToysRus and sell...
The Biz Quiz - 10 January 2018
Welcome to the first Biz Quiz of 2018! 10 questions on the business news so far this year!
How Stakeholders are Affected by Bank Closures
One stakeholder group that has been significantly affected by the large number of bank branch closures is the focus of this fascinating short video.
Hair Removal Entrepreneurs
I’ve always though waxing was a bit of a rip-off. But, apparently I’m in the minority. Waxing is big business!
Market in Focus - UK Bicycle Market
The UK bicycle market is one we have featured many times on our student revision workshops and here on the Business Blog. Here is an update on some interesting developments in the market. We've...
Business Christmas Lesson Activities for 2017
Here is Present Drop Challenge - the tutor2u Business Christmas game for 2017! We've provided a version with 30 Festive Trivia questions and a Business version based on 20 questions from the recent...
The 10 Largest Global Confectionery Businesses
Here are links to enable students to research more about the 10 largest global confectionery businesses (based on turnover in 2016/17).
The Spectacular Woolworths Christmas Show!!
This would make a fantastic starter with students as we 'approach' the festive season.
Profit Budgets - AQA/ Edexcel A Level Business Bellwork / Revision Activity
Here is a quick activity that would be ideal at the start of a Year 13 lesson to ensure that students are re-capping Year 1 content or as a revision activity.
Business Bellwork Activity: Equation
Equation is a great activity that can be used for bellwork, as a starter or as a plenary. The concept is extremely simple. Students need to write an equation to demonstrate a specific subject topic...
Teaching Business with the Chuckle Brothers
I'm a huge fan of the Chuckle Brothers, especially Chucklevision. One of their 'better' episodes out of their 'back catalogue' of 292 shows is I Scream Men' and the first 7 minutes is pure Business...