Blog and updates
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13 Jul 2016
The Business Impact of Brexit
What impact is Brexit going to have on UK businesses now that it seems highly likely Brexit will occur?
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7 Jul 2016
Will M&S Follow BHS?
It has been known that M&S have struggled with their clothing sales and this core part of their business has been their weak link.
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1 Jul 2016
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...
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29 Jun 2016
Glocalisation Illustrated: The Marketing Mix at Disneyland Shanghai
The recent opening of Disney's $5.5bn theme park at Shanghai is a classic example of the concept of glocalisation.
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22 Jun 2016
BUSS4 Essay Questions to Practice
Practising essay planning in BUSS4 is a really effective revision method, particularly as a warmup on the day.
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21 Jun 2016
BUSS4 - The Section B Essay Questions So Far
We've had many BUSS4 exam papers now and we're hours away from the last main sitting. It is always interesting looking at the choice of essay titles for Section B to get a feel for the style and...
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21 Jun 2016
BUSS4 Example Essay - Leadership & Change
Here is a final example BUSS4 essay using the PAnEL (paragraph) and AJIM (conclusion) approach to structuring BUSS4 essays.
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21 Jun 2016
BUSS4 - Final Preparations
Help here for students preparing to take BUSS4 on Wednesday 22 June.
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20 Jun 2016
Essay Writing: Creating a 'Bank of Consequences'
When writing essays, if you struggle to move beyond standard responses when asked to consider the consequences of a business action – read this post.
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20 Jun 2016
BUSS4 Example Essay - Retrenchment
Here is an example BUSS4 essay - this one is on retrenchment
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20 Jun 2016
The Jelly Bean Factory and the Productivity Puzzle
A great video clip showing the productivity of gourmet Jelly Beans. The video clip links to the Economic phenomenon the "Productivity Puzzle" where the UK has experienced a sharp fall in...
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20 Jun 2016
BUSS4 Example Essay - UK Economic Environment
Here is an example essay for BUSS4 students - this one is for Section B on the UK economic environment.
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19 Jun 2016
BUSS4 Essay Technique - Signposting
Signposting is a simple technique that helps your BUSS4 essay examiner spot (and hopefully reward) the exam skills you are demonstrating in each PAnEL paragraph point.
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19 Jun 2016
BUSS4 Essay Technique - the AJIM Conclusion
A fully-justified and supported conclusion is essential for each of the two BUSS4 essays. Here is an overview of the AJIM approach which was developed by Mark Mitchell and Joe Cocorran.
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18 Jun 2016
Leadership: CEO Satya Nadella’s Vision for Microsoft
This 10 minute interview by the Verge with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella provides a terrific overview of Microsoft's strategy as well as providing insights into the leadership style of Satya Nadella.
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18 Jun 2016
John Lewis Reaps a High Return on Investment in E-commerce
There was much for A Level Business students to glean from the Christmas 2015 trading update by John Lewis Partnership - particularly the continued and rapid growth in its e-commerce sales.
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18 Jun 2016
Dave Lewis, Food Waste and Elkington's Triple Bottom Line
What a fantastic example of how to apply Elkington's Triple Bottom Line (Profit, Planet and People) to a real-life business.
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18 Jun 2016
A Beautiful Takeover?
It's a red lipstick day for shareholders in Elizabeth Arden after it agreed to a £620m takeover yesterday by fellow global cosmetics giant Revlon.
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17 Jun 2016
More Focus and Retrenchment from Dave Lewis at Tesco
Dave Lewis is continuing with his strategy of focusing Tesco on its core retail activities with a series of business disposals.
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17 Jun 2016
BUSS4 Section A E-commerce Summary 2016
This is a recording of the BUSS4 Section A Revision Webinars (without the attendee Q&A). Jim Riley explores the key features of the Section A research bullets on e-commerce, the main business...
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