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Business planning
Study why businesses plan, what plans contain and how cost, revenue, profit and loss support business decisions.
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90 min
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AqaGcseBusinessBusiness in the real world
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Purpose and sections of business planning3 objectives
- Explain why businesses create plans, including setting up a new business, raising finance, setting objectives and organising business functions.
- Identify the main sections of a business plan.
- Analyse the benefits and drawbacks of business planning.
Basic financial terms2 objectives
- Distinguish variable costs, fixed costs and total costs.
- Explain revenue, costs, profit and loss in a business planning context.
Key terms
ObjectivesBusiness PlanBusiness planTotal costProfit
Exam tips
- Time Management for Business Plan Questions: Read the question carefully, identify the key requirement, and structure your answer with an introduction, body, and conclusion.
- Structure your answer clearly: Use headings for each section and bullet points to show you understand the purpose of each part.
Common mistakes
- Assuming a business plan guarantees success: A business plan is a tool that outlines strategy and risks; success depends on execution, market conditions and ongoing management.
- Treating all business plans as the same template: Explain that each business plan must reflect the unique market, product, and management structure of the business.
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