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How Fit is the Fitness Industry?
This short two-minute video from The Economist would make a great lesson starter to introduce students to some key data on the fast-growing global fitness industry.
Training staff to meet customer expectations
A new study by the Institute of Customer Service suggests that businesses which put customer service at the heart of their staff training will gain a competitive advantage. This is particularly...
The Prisoner’s Solution – Podcast and Question Sheet
This NPR podcast from Planet Money (question sheet below) tells the story of Frederick, whose first business enterprise landed him in prison for 5 years. His next venture, which involved...
Global poverty, and the world's richest 8 people
Does it matter that, according to Oxfam, the world's richest 8 people have as much wealth as the 3.6 billion people who make up the poorest half of the world?
'Is Free Trade' good or bad?
Is Free Trade a good thing or a bad thing? On the one hand, in her Brexit speech this week Theresa May promised to push for the "freest possible trade" with European countries and to sign new deals...
Strategy After the Takeover: DW Fitness and Fitness First
The integration process between two businesses following a takeover is crucial to making a success of an external growth strategy. How is the management of DW Fitness dealing with the challenges of...
Curing Corporate Culture at VW
There is an interesting article in the FT written by Robert Armstrong who admits that, despite having huge experience as a corporate analyst with capacity for reaching 'economic conclusions', he is...
A Level Business Assessment Update
We've just uploaded the following new resources to the digital download store on the tutor2u Business Channel:
Join our AQA and Edexcel A Level Business Teacher Facebook Groups!
Late in 2016 ago we launched our closed AQA and Edexcel A Level Business Teacher Facebook Groups and they are proving a bit hit!
A superb, short video here featuring an interview with the CEO of Lego who explains how careful choice of international production location helps Lego address highly seasonable and unpredictable...
Edexcel A Level Business Research Context for June 2017
Edexcel has released details of the context for Paper 3 June 2017.
The Biz Quiz - 28 November 2016
The latest version of the Biz Quiz is now ready to attempt!
Judge, Jury & Evaluator - Should E-cigarettes be banned?
A differentiated, student-centred and ready-to-go lesson in which students analyse many types of information to decide if e-cigarettes should be banned in public and heavily taxed.
The Biz Quiz - 21 November 2016
Here is the latest edition of The Biz Quiz.
The Biz Quiz - 14 November 2016
Another busy week in the business news is covered by this edition of the Biz Quiz.
Do Socially-Responsible Businesses Perform Better?
15 minutes of A Level & IB Business gold-dust here for all students who want to develop their understanding of corporate social responsibility.
Save the baby or the painting?! A great starter on short-termism!
Courtesy of the Will MacAskill, Professor of Philosophy at Oxford University and author of Doing Good Better, this is an excellent way to introduce decision-making, short-termism and CSR. The...
Exchange Rates and Inflation: The Impact of Brexit on Business Costs
Bad news for fish finger-loving, crisp munching, Marmite-craving students and teachers. The significant fall in the value of the Pound compared with the Euro and Dollar is starting to create cost...
Global Strategy: Netflix and Amazon Take Different Approaches to Expansion into India
This is a terrific short video that is perfect for all students wanting to compare and contrast different strategies for entering international markets.
The Biz Quiz - 6 November 2016
The Biz Quiz returns from its half-term break with 10 more questions on business news stories over the holidays.