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Important:
These study notes are revised and updated annually to align with the CAPS curriculum and current
examination requirements. The content is based on past examination papers, tests and typical
assessment question patterns.
The content was adapted and structured for examination preparation purposes. AI tools were used
to assist with formatting, rephrasing and differentiation.
These notes are designed to help learners:
• Understand key concepts
• Practise exam-style questions
• Identify important themes and patterns in assessments
• Revise important content in a structured way
To ensure learners work with the most relevant and up-to-date content, parents and learners are
encouraged to confirm that they are using the latest version of the notes. If you are unsure
whether you have the latest version, please feel free to contact me at:
Please note that these notes are compiled as a structured study aid for examination preparation.
They do not replace the prescribed textbook or classroom instruction.
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Important: Learners can use the Term 3 notes for focused Term 3 preparation. Where
applicable, it is also recommended that learners revise Term 1 and Term 2 notes together with the
Term 3 notes.
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Content
Creative thinking 4
Problem solving 6
Business opportunities and related factors 12
Contracts 18
Presentation of business information 21
Business Plan 25
Contextual questions
TERMS DEFINITIONS
Business opportunity The potential of a business idea to succeed based on the
investigated needs and desires of the potential market
Research A systematic investigation to find facts or to gather
information.
Potential market Customers who want to buy a product / service and have
the cash or credit facilities to do so
Risks Possibilities of loss or damage
Research tool A device / tool that can be used to collect information or to
form a set of guidelines for observation
Respondents People on whom the investigation is carried out / person
who fills in a questionnaire
Feasible Possible and practical to achieve something easy /
convenient
Viable Can work successfully
Strengths Skills and circumstances existing in the business and its staff
that contribute to its success.
Weak points Circumstances that work against the enterprise and its
success
Opportunities Circumstances that make something possible for the benefit
of the enterprise
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Threats Things that can cause the business to fail
Target market A specific group of customers on which a business focuses its
products and services
SWOT Analysis (SWOT) A technique / tool used to evaluate a situation from
different angles to make strategic decisions.
Business report A written document that provides information.
Verbal presentation Delivering a speech to a public audience.
Maps, photos or images that help make a point or enhance
Visual aids
a presentation.
All forms of companies must register with the Companies and
Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC)
New inventions and patents must be registered with CIPC
CIPC Businesses must register with the South African Revenue
Service to comply with their tax obligationsMost businesses
must also register as VAT entrepreneurs
UIF registration can be done on form UF8 at any SARS office
SARS or online.
LOCAL Businesses that sell food or perishable food to eat will need a
MUNICIPALITY license from the local municipality to do so.
Refers to a device that works with both good audible and
Audio - visual aids
visual components.
Data Projector Project images from computer onto a screen
Connected to a projector with special pens that enable the
Interactive
presenter to write on the board.
whiteboard
A conversation between two or more people or in groups
Videoconferencing
where everyone is in different places can be done via
equipment
computer or telephone.
Printed information that provides information to the
Handouts
audience during a presentation.
A sketch representing appearance/structure/operation of
Diagrams
data in a schematic manner.
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Tables A set of facts presented systematically in columns.
A large bound paper such that each page can be turned
Flipcharts
over and written on. It is on a stand.
A document that summarizes the operational and financial
Business plan
objectives of a business.
Name of the entrepreneur, name and logo of the business
Cover page
Address and contact details of the business
Index Page/ Table of
Help the reader find information in the document
Contents
Executive summary Summary of the entire business plan
Description of the Tell the reader exactly what the business does
business
The long-term goal of how you see your business in the
Vision
future and how you want it to grow
Mission Indicate how you hope to achieve your vision
Description of the marketing analysis
Include the target market, customers and competition
Marketing plan
Explain the marketing mix and provide the marketing
strategy
Collecting data to obtain more information about
Market research
consumers' needs and wants.
Every employer is required to provide its employees with a
EMPLOYMENT
written contract to regulate the conditions of employment.
CONTRACT
It is an agreement in terms of which a franchisee purchases
Franchising
the right to use the franchisor’s business name and business
agreement
model .
Creative thinking
Meaning of creative thinking DBE Notes 2021
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IMAGES: Canva and AI-generated images based on typical examination-style questions. These notes were compiled from past examination papersof SACAI NOV 2019, 2020,2021.
JUN 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022. DBE Notes 2021, DBE NOV 2020. BS GR 10 TASK 5_2020 & 2021. TESTS 2023/ 2024/ 2025 IMAGES: CANVA
Important:
These study notes are revised and updated annually to align with the CAPS curriculum and current
examination requirements. The content is based on past examination papers, tests and typical
assessment question patterns.
The content was adapted and structured for examination preparation purposes. AI tools were used
to assist with formatting, rephrasing and differentiation.
These notes are designed to help learners:
• Understand key concepts
• Practise exam-style questions
• Identify important themes and patterns in assessments
• Revise important content in a structured way
To ensure learners work with the most relevant and up-to-date content, parents and learners are
encouraged to confirm that they are using the latest version of the notes. If you are unsure
whether you have the latest version, please feel free to contact me at:
Please note that these notes are compiled as a structured study aid for examination preparation.
They do not replace the prescribed textbook or classroom instruction.
© 2026 Juffrou Ansie Study Notes. Alle regte voorbehou. Hierdie materiaal mag nie sonder skriftelike toestemming gereproduseer of versprei word nie. Kontak
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Important: Learners can use the Term 3 notes for focused Term 3 preparation. Where
applicable, it is also recommended that learners revise Term 1 and Term 2 notes together with the
Term 3 notes.
Good luck
Juffrou Ansie
Content
Creative thinking 4
Problem solving 6
Business opportunities and related factors 12
Contracts 18
Presentation of business information 21
Business Plan 25
Contextual questions
TERMS DEFINITIONS
Business opportunity The potential of a business idea to succeed based on the
investigated needs and desires of the potential market
Research A systematic investigation to find facts or to gather
information.
Potential market Customers who want to buy a product / service and have
the cash or credit facilities to do so
Risks Possibilities of loss or damage
Research tool A device / tool that can be used to collect information or to
form a set of guidelines for observation
Respondents People on whom the investigation is carried out / person
who fills in a questionnaire
Feasible Possible and practical to achieve something easy /
convenient
Viable Can work successfully
Strengths Skills and circumstances existing in the business and its staff
that contribute to its success.
Weak points Circumstances that work against the enterprise and its
success
Opportunities Circumstances that make something possible for the benefit
of the enterprise
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Threats Things that can cause the business to fail
Target market A specific group of customers on which a business focuses its
products and services
SWOT Analysis (SWOT) A technique / tool used to evaluate a situation from
different angles to make strategic decisions.
Business report A written document that provides information.
Verbal presentation Delivering a speech to a public audience.
Maps, photos or images that help make a point or enhance
Visual aids
a presentation.
All forms of companies must register with the Companies and
Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC)
New inventions and patents must be registered with CIPC
CIPC Businesses must register with the South African Revenue
Service to comply with their tax obligationsMost businesses
must also register as VAT entrepreneurs
UIF registration can be done on form UF8 at any SARS office
SARS or online.
LOCAL Businesses that sell food or perishable food to eat will need a
MUNICIPALITY license from the local municipality to do so.
Refers to a device that works with both good audible and
Audio - visual aids
visual components.
Data Projector Project images from computer onto a screen
Connected to a projector with special pens that enable the
Interactive
presenter to write on the board.
whiteboard
A conversation between two or more people or in groups
Videoconferencing
where everyone is in different places can be done via
equipment
computer or telephone.
Printed information that provides information to the
Handouts
audience during a presentation.
A sketch representing appearance/structure/operation of
Diagrams
data in a schematic manner.
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Tables A set of facts presented systematically in columns.
A large bound paper such that each page can be turned
Flipcharts
over and written on. It is on a stand.
A document that summarizes the operational and financial
Business plan
objectives of a business.
Name of the entrepreneur, name and logo of the business
Cover page
Address and contact details of the business
Index Page/ Table of
Help the reader find information in the document
Contents
Executive summary Summary of the entire business plan
Description of the Tell the reader exactly what the business does
business
The long-term goal of how you see your business in the
Vision
future and how you want it to grow
Mission Indicate how you hope to achieve your vision
Description of the marketing analysis
Include the target market, customers and competition
Marketing plan
Explain the marketing mix and provide the marketing
strategy
Collecting data to obtain more information about
Market research
consumers' needs and wants.
Every employer is required to provide its employees with a
EMPLOYMENT
written contract to regulate the conditions of employment.
CONTRACT
It is an agreement in terms of which a franchisee purchases
Franchising
the right to use the franchisor’s business name and business
agreement
model .
Creative thinking
Meaning of creative thinking DBE Notes 2021
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