Interactive tools, revision games and simulators mapped to the Edexcel A-Level Business specification (9BS0). Organised by Theme — from entrepreneurship and marketing through to global business.
Primary and secondary research methods, sampling techniques, data interpretation and the role of market research in decision making.
Segmentation, targeting and positioning — map competitors, build perceptual maps and evaluate differentiation strategies.
Price, income and cross elasticity of demand — interactive calculations, graphing tools and real-world applications for pricing strategy.
Classify products across the BCG matrix, analyse portfolio balance and recommend strategies for stars, cash cows, dogs and question marks.
Real-world brand rivalry case study — explore competitive marketing strategy, brand positioning and consumer behaviour through one of the most famous rivalries in business.
Customer relationship management in depth — loyalty strategies, data-driven marketing, lifetime value and the role of digital CRM platforms.
Primary, secondary and tertiary sectors — private, public and voluntary organisations compared with real-world examples and interactive activities.
From mission statements to SMART objectives and SWOT analysis — the full strategic planning toolkit with interactive builder and case studies.
Six interactive tools covering the full marketing mix — theory taught through real case studies, a Product Lifecycle simulation, a Price Calculator built around Edexcel's six named pricing strategies, a Place Simulator, a Campaign Builder and revision games.
Consumer law, employment law, competition law and data protection — real-world legal context for business decision making and ethical trading.
Maslow, Herzberg, Taylor and beyond — explore the key motivation frameworks with interactive activities and exam-style application questions.
The complete HR cycle — recruitment, selection, training, appraisal, redundancy and dismissal, presented as an interactive learning journey.
Hierarchies, span of control, delegation and delayering — compare tall and flat structures with interactive org chart builder and decision scenarios.
Simulate negotiations between management and trade unions — understand collective bargaining, industrial action and the impact on business performance.
Internal and external, short and long-term sources of finance — evaluate suitability for different businesses and contexts with decision tools.
Follow a business from private ownership to public listing — understand equity finance, share issuance, flotation and the implications for stakeholders.
Manage a virtual portfolio — buy, hold and sell shares in response to business news, financial results and market movements.
Interactive calculator covering break-even, contribution, cash flow, investment appraisal and ratio analysis — with step-by-step workings shown.
Every formula you need — ratios, break-even, investment appraisal, cash flow — with annotated examples and common exam mistakes flagged.
Build, complete and analyse a statement of financial position — assets, liabilities, equity and the key ratios that bring the numbers to life.
Current ratio and acid test in an engaging game format — practise calculations, interpret results and recommend actions for businesses in difficulty.
Capacity utilisation, productivity, unit costs and operational efficiency — calculate, interpret and evaluate with interactive worked examples.
Market penetration, development, product development and diversification — interactive Ansoff tool with risk analysis and real-world case examples.
Cost leadership, differentiation and focus strategies — explore competitive advantage with interactive positioning tools and business case studies.
Navigate a hostile takeover bid — mergers, acquisitions, integration challenges and the impact on all stakeholder groups.
Drag economic indicators to the correct phase of the business cycle — boom, recession, slump and recovery — and explore how global cycles affect UK businesses.
A live crisis simulation — manage a cyberattack on a retail PLC under time pressure. Every decision carries stakeholder and reputational consequences.
Analyse industry attractiveness and competitive intensity — interactive Five Forces framework with real business application and evaluation prompts.
Kaizen, JIT, TQM and waste elimination — a revision game exploring lean techniques with timed challenges and application to manufacturing scenarios.
Buffer stock, reorder levels, lead times and JIT — build and interpret stock control charts with interactive tools and scenario-based decision making.