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The EDEXCEL/Pearson BTEC Business Unit 7 exam on Business Decision Making can be very difficult for both students and teachers. I am an experienced teacher and Moderator for the Business course and I have put together this Guide, complete with a Model Answer, to a question set a few years ago on a fictitious company called Spick and Span Bathrooms. The Guide will show you, step-by-step, how to disect the data and how to assemble a first-rate answer, helping your students to come up with a framework which can be used when they come to take the Unit 7 examination. An invaluable aid to what can be a tricky assessment!

This is a 26-slide PowerPoint presentation which covers the whole of the 4th of 4 parts of Business Level 2, Unit 4 - Principles of Customer Service. It is designed for the EDEXCEL Specification but could be used with any students of customer service. Please download the FREE activity sheets which accompany these PowerPoints. Search for “Level 2 activity sheets”. This PowerPoint covers: Customer Service: Essential skills include good manners, appropriate dress, and positive attitude. Communication: Effective communication involves both verbal and non-verbal elements. Handling Queries: Always be polite, show empathy, and keep customers informed. Dealing with Complaints: Listen carefully, offer alternatives, and escalate serious issues. Authority Limits: Different roles have specific limits on actions like refunds and free products. This is the 4th of 4 Powerpoints which will, together, cover the whole Unit.

This is a 60-slide PowerPoint which covers the entire LEARNING AIM D of Unit 1 - EXPLORING BUSINESS. There are 5 Learning Aims in total and they are covered in 5 separate PowerPoints, making it easier to put together a teaching programme for the whole Unit. **Teachers will be required to do no other work. These PowerPoints include questions and activities as well as videos and they have been written by a BTEC Moderator and used with hundreds of students across the years. ** There are about 18 hours’ worth of teaching in this PowerPoint. This is a summary of the PowerPoint: Market Structures: This section explains different types of market structures, including perfect competition, imperfect competition, monopoly, oligopoly, and monopolistic competition. It discusses the characteristics of each structure, such as the number of firms, freedom of entry and exit, nature of products, and the competitive environment. The Relationship Between Demand, Supply & Price: This part explores the factors influencing demand and supply, such as affordability, competition, availability of substitutes, GDP levels, and consumer needs. It also covers the concept of price elasticity of demand (PED) and how it affects business decisions. Pricing & Output Decisions: The final section focuses on how businesses make pricing and output decisions in different market structures. It discusses the impact of demand, price elasticity, and market structures on these decisions. It also highlights how businesses respond to competitors’ pricing and output decisions. Overall, the presentation provides a comprehensive overview of key economic concepts relevant to business students. **Please look out for the other PowerPoints which cover the whole of Unit 1. Discounted bundle: buy all PowerPoints and get a discounted rate of 33% off!**

This is a 40-slide PowerPoint presentation which covers the whole of the first of 4 parts of Business Level 2, Unit 4 - Principles of Customer Service. It is designed for the EDEXCEL Specification but could be used with any students of customer service. Please download the FREE activity sheets which accompany these PowerPoints. Search for “Level 2 activity sheets”. The presentation covers the principles and importance of customer service in business. It starts by defining customer service as all the ways a business meets customer expectations to satisfy customers. It highlights various customer service roles, both direct (e.g., receptionists, call centre workers) and indirect (e.g., cleaners, engineers). The presentation also discusses different types of customer service, such as face-to-face service in hotels and restaurants, and remote customer service for online businesses. It emphasises the importance of teamwork in providing good customer service and the need for consistent and reliable service. Customer satisfaction is another key topic, with a focus on how businesses can satisfy customers through techniques like providing extra services, accuracy, and value for money. The presentation also covers the benefits of good customer service, such as increased sales, profit, and customer retention. There are several activities throughout the presentation, including identifying customer service roles, comparing good and bad customer service experiences, and reviewing techniques for providing customer satisfaction. This is the 1st of 4 Powerpoints which will, together, cover the whole Unit.

This is a 30-slide PowerPoint which covers the entire LEARNING AIM D of Unit 5 - INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS. There are 5 Learning Aims in total and they are covered in 5 separate PowerPoints, making it easier to put together a teaching programme for the whole Unit. **Teachers will be required to do no other work. These PowerPoints include questions and activities as well as videos and they have been written by a BTEC Moderator and used with hundreds of students across the years. ** There is about 180 minutes worth of teaching in this PowerPoint. This is a summary of the PowerPoint: **Please look out for the other PowerPoints which cover the whole of Unit 5. Discounted bundle: buy all PowerPoints and get a discounted rate of 33% off!**

This is a 76-slide PowerPoint which covers the entire LEARNING AIM B of Unit 17 - DIGITAL MARKETING. There are 3 Learning Aims in total and they are covered in 3 separate PowerPoints, making it easier to put together a teaching programme for the whole Unit. **Teachers will be required to do no other work. These PowerPoints include questions and activities as well as videos and they have been written by a BTEC Moderator and used with hundreds of students across the years. ** There is about 960 minutes worth of teaching in this PowerPoint. This is a summary of the PowerPoint: Key Sections Introduction to Digital Marketing Objectives and learning outcomes. Case Study: CardShark A business started by John and Marianne Shark, focusing on digital technology to produce and send greeting cards. Activities include setting business aims, generating leads, and creating SMART objectives. Lead Generation Explanation of Marketing Qualified Leads (MQL) and Sales Qualified Leads (SQL). Activities to generate and manage leads. Brand Awareness Using digital marketing tools like social media, online ads, and blogging to create brand awareness. Activities to create engaging posts and SMART objectives for sustained brand awareness. Customer Retention Strategies to retain customers and create a loyal customer base. Digital Marketing Strategies Creating a digital marketing plan for CardShark, including business aims, digital platforms, content creation, and revenue generation. Compensation Models Different models like Cost per Mile, Cost per Click, Cost per Engagement, Cost per View, and Fixed Cost. Activities to evaluate the effectiveness of these models for different types of businesses. Case Study: Netflix Analysis of Netflix’s digital marketing strategies and their effectiveness. Benefits and Concerns of Online Advertising Benefits like cost, targeting, coverage, measurability, formatting, and speed. Concerns like banner blindness, ad blocking, data security, illegal activity, display variations, consumer location tracking, and spam. Impact of Digital Environment on Consumer Choices How digital technology influences consumer choices and the advantages and disadvantages of this. **Please look out for the other PowerPoints which cover the whole of Unit 17. Discounted bundle: buy all PowerPoints and get a discounted rate of 33% off!**

This is a 10-slide PowerPoint which covers the complete Learning Aim C (the 3rd of 3 parts) which make up Unit 20 on Corporate Social Responsibility. **This is not covered by any textbooks for Business and these PowerPoints together mean that teachers will be required to do no other work. ** This is a summary of the presentation: Coursework Focus: Analyse Sainsbury’s CSR policies and their impact on the local community. Community Impact: Sainsbury’s aims to support social cohesion, economic prosperity, and inclusive growth. UN Global Goals: Sainsbury’s is committed to several UN Global Goals, including No Poverty and Zero Hunger. CSR Categories: Sainsbury’s CSR record includes financial, employment, and diversity aspects. Poor CSR Example: Study Sports Direct for an example of a company which has hae issues regarding CSR in the past. **Please look out for PowerPoints covering Learning Aim A and Learning Aim B which together make up the whole Unit. Discounted bundle: buy all 3 PowerPoints and get a discounted rate of 33% off!**

This is a 43-slide PowerPoint which covers the entire LEARNING AIM F of Unit 7 - BUSINESS DECISION MAKING. There are 8 Learning Aims in total and are covered in 8 separate PowerPoints, making it easier to put together a teaching programme for the whole Unit. **Teachers will be required to do no other work. These PowerPoints include questions and activities as well as videos and they have been written by a BTEC Moderator and used with hundreds of students across the years. ** There is about 360 minutes worth of teaching in this PowerPoint. The PowerPoint is divided into five main sections: Creation and Analysis of a Sales Forecast: This section explains how businesses use historical data to predict future sales. It includes activities to analyse sales data for a small florist and Apple Inc. Create and Interpret a Cash Flow Forecast: This section covers the importance of cash flow forecasting for planning and managing business finances. It includes examples and activities to create and analyse cash flow forecasts. Creation and Interpretation of a Break-Even Chart: This section explains how to create and analyse break-even charts to determine the point at which a business neither makes a profit nor a loss. It includes examples and activities to calculate and analyse break-even points. Creation and Interpretation of an Income Statement: This section discusses the creation and analysis of income statements to assess business viability and plan for the future. It includes examples and activities to create and analyse income statements. Creation and Interpretation of a Statement of Financial Position: This section explains how to create and analyze statements of financial position to assess a business’s financial health. It includes examples and activities to create and analyse these statements. The presentation emphasises the importance of using financial data for decision-making and forecasting to ensure business success and sustainability. **Please look out for the other PowerPoints which cover the whole of Unit 7. Discounted bundle: buy all PowerPoints and get a discounted rate of 33% off!**

This is a 45-slide PowerPoint which covers the entire LEARNING AIM A of Unit 5 - INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS. There are 5 Learning Aims in total and they are covered in 5 separate PowerPoints, making it easier to put together a teaching programme for the whole Unit. **Teachers will be required to do no other work. These PowerPoints include questions and activities as well as videos and they have been written by a BTEC Moderator and used with hundreds of students across the years. ** There is about 240 minutes worth of teaching in this PowerPoint. This is a summary of the PowerPoint: Types of business activity: Exporting businesses, importing businesses, multinational enterprises, and associated businesses like logistics and marketing. Reasons for conducting business internationally: Growth, additional revenue streams, brand exploitation, access to new markets, diversification, increasing market share, market leadership, technological dominance, comparative advantage, economies of scale, fiscal benefits, and preferential tax rates. Choice of Markets Types of markets: Developed economies, emerging markets, and less developed economies. Factors influencing market choice: Type of product, costs, and size of the market. Exports and Imports Exports: Selling goods and services to other countries. Imports: Buying goods and services from other countries. Multinational Enterprises Characteristics: Dominant players, complex structures, grown through organic and inorganic growth, heavy investment in R&D, globally recognized brands. Reasons for existence: Economies of scale, growth, dominance, global brand recognition, avoiding protectionist measures, reducing transport costs, benefiting from cheaper labor, tax differences, producing close to materials or market, spreading risk. Associated Businesses Types: Logistics, marketing, human resources, finance. Financing International Business Methods: Prepayment by the importer, letters of credit, export credits, bank loans. Support for International Business Agencies: UK Export Finance, UK Trade and Investment, Chambers of Commerce, regional advisory organizations. Types of support: UK Export Finance Advisors, trade fairs, identifying international partners, grants for international promotions. **Please look out for the other PowerPoints which cover the whole of Unit 5. Discounted bundle: buy all PowerPoints and get a discounted rate of 33% off!**

This is a 53-slide PowerPoint which covers the entire LEARNING AIM B of Unit 5 - INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS. There are 5 Learning Aims in total and they are covered in 5 separate PowerPoints, making it easier to put together a teaching programme for the whole Unit. **Teachers will be required to do no other work. These PowerPoints include questions and activities as well as videos and they have been written by a BTEC Moderator and used with hundreds of students across the years. ** There is about 480 minutes worth of teaching in this PowerPoint. This is a summary of the PowerPoint: The PowerPoint focuses on the concept of globalisation and its various aspects. It begins by defining globalisation as the process of greater integration and inter-connectedness between countries, highlighting the main features such as the growth of international trade, trade liberalisation, enhanced mobility of labour and capital, increased cultural exchange, and the rise of multinational corporations (MNCs). The presentation also covers trading blocs, explaining how groups of countries agree to trade together freely, with examples like the European Union (EU) and the North American Free Trade Area (NAFTA). It discusses the role of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) in promoting free trade and reducing trade barriers. Additionally, the presentation explores the impact of globalisation on businesses and economies, including the benefits such as improved allocation of resources, increased specialisation, and greater competition, as well as the potential downsides like inequality, environmental impacts, and structural unemployment. The role of MNCs in globalisation is also highlighted, noting their influence on capital inflows, economies of scale, employment, and infrastructure development. However, it also points out the negative aspects, such as the profit motive, impact on small firms, environmental impact, and exploitation. Finally, the presentation addresses barriers to international business, including protectionist measures like tariffs, customs duties, quotas, and legal restrictions, as well as other barriers such as exchange rate volatility, legal and regulatory systems, and economic sanctions. **Please look out for the other PowerPoints which cover the whole of Unit 5. Discounted bundle: buy all PowerPoints and get a discounted rate of 33% off!**

This is a 45-slide PowerPoint which covers the entire LEARNING AIM C of Unit 5 - INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS. There are 5 Learning Aims in total and they are covered in 5 separate PowerPoints, making it easier to put together a teaching programme for the whole Unit. **Teachers will be required to do no other work. These PowerPoints include questions and activities as well as videos and they have been written by a BTEC Moderator and used with hundreds of students across the years. ** There is about 240 minutes worth of teaching in this PowerPoint. This is a summary of the PowerPoint: **Please look out for the other PowerPoints which cover the whole of Unit 5. Discounted bundle: buy all PowerPoints and get a discounted rate of 33% off!**

This is a 46-slide PowerPoint which covers the entire LEARNING AIM A of Unit 17 - DIGITAL MARKETING. There are 3 Learning Aims in total and they are covered in 3 separate PowerPoints, making it easier to put together a teaching programme for the whole Unit. **Teachers will be required to do no other work. These PowerPoints include questions and activities as well as videos and they have been written by a BTEC Moderator and used with hundreds of students across the years. ** There is about 4800 minutes worth of teaching in this PowerPoint. This is a summary of the PowerPoint: What is Digital Marketing? Definition by the Digital Marketing Institute (DMI). Types of Digital Marketing Digital Marketing and Objectives How digital marketing can help achieve specific marketing objectives. Digital Marketing as an Extension of the Marketing/Promotional Mix Integration with traditional marketing for maximum exposure. Case Studies Examples like Coca-Cola and Dunsop Grange to illustrate the application of digital marketing strategies. Current Trends in Digital Marketing Importance of mobile devices and targeting specific market segments. Development of Customer Databases How businesses use data to target customers and generate leads. Types of Digital Advertising Different forms of digital ads and their effectiveness. Search Engine Marketing (SEM) Techniques like SEO and sponsored searches to improve visibility. Social Media Marketing Utilization of platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter, and TikTok. Email Marketing Strategies and examples of successful email marketing campaigns. Devices for Displaying Digital Communication Use of personal computers, smartphones, tablets, and game consoles for digital marketing . Activities and Tasks Various activities and tasks are included to engage students and apply the concepts learned, such as investigating marketing strategies, analysing case studies, and devising digital marketing strategies. **Please look out for the other PowerPoints which cover the whole of Unit 17. Discounted bundle: buy all PowerPoints and get a discounted rate of 33% off!**

This is a 29-slide PowerPoint which covers the entire LEARNING AIM C of Unit 17 - DIGITAL MARKETING. There are 3 Learning Aims in total and they are covered in 3 separate PowerPoints, making it easier to put together a teaching programme for the whole Unit. **Teachers will be required to do no other work. These PowerPoints include questions and activities as well as videos and they have been written by a BTEC Moderator and used with hundreds of students across the years. ** There is about 240 minutes worth of teaching in this PowerPoint. This is a summary of the PowerPoint: Learning Outcomes Explore how a business plans its digital marketing campaigns. Analyse the success factors of digital marketing campaigns. Evaluate how a business can effectively use its resources. Assess the campaign against set targets. Key Sections Approach to Learning Aim C: Develop a digital marketing campaign aimed at creating brand loyalty. Include objectives, target segmentation, brand personality, resources, testing effectiveness, and measurements of success. Case Study: Beast Mode Clothing: A new fitness and casual clothing brand based in Manchester. Founded by Robert and Liza Williams, former personal trainers to wealthy clients. Features eco-friendly materials, 100% vegan products, breathable and fashionable designs, and an inclusive culture. Campaign Development: Set SMART objectives for Beast Mode Clothing. Identify target segments (e.g., age, income, community). Define the brand persona and how it will be marketed. Research competitors and their marketing strategies. Outline necessary resources (human, financial, technological). Plan and test digital marketing activities before large-scale implementation. Measure campaign success against specific targets. Integration in Marketing and Promotional Mix: Explore how digital marketing can be integrated into the marketing and promotional mix. Create an extended marketing mix and promotional mix for Beast Mode Clothing. Evaluate the anticipated returns on investment. Conclusion The presentation provides a comprehensive guide to developing a digital marketing campaign, using Beast Mode Clothing as a case study. It emphasises the importance of planning, resource allocation, testing, and measuring success to achieve effective digital marketing outcomes. **Please look out for the other PowerPoints which cover the whole of Unit 17. Discounted bundle: buy all PowerPoints and get a discounted rate of 33% off!**

These FREE activity sheets accompany the 4 PowerPoint presentations which make up the Unit, Principles of Customer Service. These sheets should be downloaded by anyone who purchases ANY of the 4 PowerPoints for this Unit.

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