Summary: This revision guide has been written specifically for students following the AQA GCSE Business Studies course. It has been designed to help students understand what they need to know topic-by-topic, and how to prepare effectively and successfully for their GCSE exams. The guide covers the content needed for both the Business Studies and Applied Business qualifications.Key features for each topic include: What the specification requires -- what students need to know, and show their understanding of in the exam In brief -- a simple introduction to the topic to highlight key points Revision notes -- clear, concise and memorable notes to kick-start revision Speak the language -- key terms and phrases that students need to use correctly In a nutshell -- a succinct summary of the topic Boost your grade -- what students need to do, according to the Assessment Objectives, to achieve the best possible grades Test yourself -- a range of different exercises to test and improve understanding, including multiple-choice or short-answer questions, cloze exercises and matching pairs Examination practice -- exam-style section tests and practice exams Controlled assessment -- advice on how to prepare for and complete this new area of assessmentAnswers to all the tests are provided at online at www.hodderplus.co.uk/philipallan.
Understand your specificationSee how you can gain the most marksTest your knowledge and prepare for success!
Table of Contents: PART 1 How to use this bookPART 2 Examined UnitsUnit 1 Setting up a businessSection 1 Starting a businessSection 2 MarketingSection 3 FinanceSection 4 People in BusinessSection 5 Operations managementUnit 1 Examination Practice Mock PaperUnit 2 Growing as a businessSection 1 Business OrganisationSection 2 The Marketing MixSection 3 FinanceSection 4 People in BusinessSection 5 Operations managementUnit 2 Examination Practice Mock PaperUnit 7 Business Finance for Applied BusinessSection 1. Costs and breakevenSection 2 Using financial accountsSection 3 Financial planning and forecastingUnit 7 Examination Practice Mock PaperPART 3 Controlled AssessmentPART 4 Answers, marks and commentsIndex
About the Author(s): Neil Denby is Principal Moderator for a major examining board and is Senior Lecturer at Huddersfield University. He is a highly experienced examiner and author who has written widely for Hodder Education and Philip Allan Updates. His previous titles include the popular AQA GCSE Business Studies B (Hodder Education).
