Summary:
This new book, specially written for students of Edexcel GCSE in Business Unit 2, will provide an accessible introduction to the fundamental functions a business needs to perform and will put business concepts into context by making use of 'household names' in the business world.

Written by experienced teachers, this colourful book will focus on how a business develops beyond the start-up stage and what it needs to do in order to stay afloat and succeed. In addition to encouraging students to analyse and address common situations which arise in the business world, it puts business into the wider social and economic context. It is written in short units that contain:

- stimulating case studies to bring the subject to life
- a wealth of interesting activities and exercises
- clear explanations of key business concepts
- full-colour and attractive layout
- suggestions for lively and interesting tasks and activities.

• The only series published specifically for the new Edexcel GCSE course
• Full of interesting and fun activities
• Endorsed by Edexcel
• Lively case studies are integral to the book
• Encourages students to research business in their local area
• Colourful and highly illustrated

About the Author(s):

Michelle Billington is Senior Learning Manager for Business, ICT and Enterprise at Moor Park Business and Enterprise School, Preston.

Ian Marcousé is a consultant to QCA and the BBC and Founding Editor of Business Review magazine. A leading author, his titles include the best-selling text book Business Studies.

Louise Stubbs is Assistant Headteacher at Great Sankey High School, Warrington.

Readership:
Students taking Edexcel GCSE Business units