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GCSE Business Studies Resource Pack – Topic: Business Ownership Structures
Ideal for:
Revision
Homework
Cover Lessons
Supports:
Students studying GCSE Business (OCR or compatible specifications)
Designed to be used alongside textbook pages, knowledge organisers, or study guides.
A recommended companion resource is the CGP GCSE Business book – Topic: Business Ownership Structures

What’s Included:
A structured series of six question sets (A–F), each increasing in complexity and literacy demand. Every set includes:

Skim and Scan Questions – Quick factual recall based on the scenario and knowledge organiser
Multiple-Choice Questions – Concept checks with three options
Extended Questions – 4–6 mark exam-style responses with prompts
Deeper Learning Questions – 9-mark analytical and evaluative tasks (Sets E & F only)

Key Features:
Covers core business ownership concepts including:
Sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies
Legal structure and liability
Control, profit, and risk
Decision-making and sustainability
Based on the fictional business “Bakes & Bites”, run by Sophie and Ben, to make learning relatable and engaging
Model answers available for all question types to support self-assessment and parental guidance
Supports literacy progression across sets, from simple recall to analytical writing
Suitable for:
Independent learning
Classroom use
Remote study
Independent or supported study in alternative provisions, both internal and external.

Scenario Summary: Bakes & Bites
Sophie and her brother Ben run a successful bakery as a partnership. As they plan to expand by opening a second shop, they worry about financial risks. After speaking to a business advisor, they learn that becoming a private limited company (Ltd) could protect their personal finances and help them secure a loan. Sophie values keeping control within the family, while Ben is focused on long-term financial security. They must weigh the advantages and disadvantages of changing their business structure before

Note: This resource was created with the support of CoPilot to ensure clarity, accessibility, and alignment with GCSE assessment objectives.deciding whether to remain a partnership or become a Ltd.