Blog and updates
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18 Sept 2017
GCSE Business (9-1) Grade Descriptors (Ofqual)
Ofqual have published the following grade descriptors for GCSE Business (9-1).
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17 Sept 2017
Entrepreneurs - How to Make Money the Instagram Way
The use of Instagram by entrepreneurs to build their businesses in niche markets is illustrated in this BBC Technology article.
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17 Sept 2017
Ashes of Disaster - Lehman Brothers whiskey!
Launching a new product into a crowded market place requires a well thought out marketing mix, and a brand name that sticks in the memory. Lehman Brothers is a name that most people recognise as...
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17 Sept 2017
Profit Maximising Behaviour by Ryanair Angers Customers - Again!
A classic example of how human resource management decisions can have damaging consequences for customer service.
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15 Sept 2017
External recruitment, and the impact of a new leader
With apologies to Crystal Palace fans - the hasty sacking of Frank de Boer as manager of Crystal Palace after only four games can give an example of various features of external recruitment, and...
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15 Sept 2017
Nestle develops the coffee market
It feels as if the market for coffee is following many other food and drinks markets, developing and becoming ever more sophisticated, with consumers seeking more rarefied and exotic coffees....
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14 Sept 2017
Disruptive Technology - Things the iPhone Has Helped Destroy!
Few products have proved as disruptive as the smartphone and the iPhone was the start of the revolution.
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14 Sept 2017
Fast-track your Preparation for BTEC National Business ( Year 1 )
We are looking forward to meeting BTEC Business teachers at our forthcoming Fast-track your Preparation for BTEC National Business (Year1) events. We’ve got a packed day planned!
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14 Sept 2017
Brexit Blamed for Dramatic Fall in John Lewis Profits
A dramatic announcement from the John Lewis Partnership that might have wider implications than just for the JLP partners whose bonuses are likely to be slashed.
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14 Sept 2017
The Gig Economy Explained
A fantastic short video here from the FT that explains what is meant by the Gig Economy.
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14 Sept 2017
Product Innovation - Clothes that "Grow" on You
What do you think of this innovative - and now award-winning - idea for clothing?
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14 Sept 2017
easyJet goes Worldwide
If you were running a business, and knew that there was an opportunity to expand your services to 70mn potential customers who were passing your door, you would try to find a way to offer that...
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14 Sept 2017
Where is Your T-Shirt Made? Possibly in North Korea!
North Korea's textile industry is relatively small compared with the major garment-making nations such as China and Vietnam.
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14 Sept 2017
Butter Prices On The Rise - The Effect on Business Costs
We all love butter - which makes it an essential product for many of us. But, there is a problem. The cost of making butter is rising fast, largely due to a shortage in the supply of cream.
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13 Sept 2017
The Biz Quiz - 13 September 2017
Here is the latest Biz Quiz challenge with 10 questions on the news over the last 7 days.
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13 Sept 2017
New Edexcel A Level Business (Year 1) Numerical Assessment
We're pleased to announce the immediate availability (via digital download) of a new Numerical Assessment for Edexcel A Level Business.
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12 Sept 2017
Trade Unions and Younger Workers
An interesting TUC reflection on the continued relevance of trade unions, and the need for young workers to join unions. The headline is a bit misleading: it should read "Unions need young workers...
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12 Sept 2017
Bookshops and their contribution to the economy
There is precious little love lost between traditional "bricks and mortar" booksellers and their giant retail rival Amazon. A new report estimates that booksellers make a sizeable contribution to...
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11 Sept 2017
Introducing Topic Plus PowerPoints for Edxcel GCSE Business (9-1) - Theme 1
We’ve introduced a brand new resource genre to our portfolio of GCSE teaching and learning resources to support the new specification – the Topic Plus PowerPoint Presentations.
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8 Sept 2017
Introducing 'Context Shorts' for AQA and Edexcel A Level Business
Context Shorts are a brand new teaching resource from tutor2u. The idea is simple. A series of topical exam-practice questions that can be used within a lesson, for homework, or for revision.
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