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Explain how availability of raw materials and labour can influence business location.

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Business location

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Location factors

AQA GCSE BusinessBusiness in the real world

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A strong answer here, Explain how availability of raw materials and labour can influence business location sits within Location factors and Business location for AQA GCSE Business 8132. Use a business such as RiverRun Catering serves online shoppers while training staff; the case evidence includes customer retention of ?10,865, sales of 150 units, and a 44% change in costs or demand to keep the explanation applied. The important reasoning is to connect location, labour, raw materials with the business objective, the financial implication, and the effect on shareholders. Avoid treating internal and external finance as the same thing. A high-quality answer should explain the commercial trade-off, use precise evidence, and finish with a judgement that depends on the context rather than a generic definition.

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  • Location factors common mistake 1: Answer by clearly explaining how to explain how availability of raw materials and labour can influence business location..
  • Avoid confusing revenue and profit in Location factors: Use the scenario first, then explain how location / labour / raw materials affects the business objective, financial outcome, and employees. Make the final judgement depend on the specific context.

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