Pearson BTEC • Business studies

A* Student's FULL notes on Theme 1 of A-Level Edexcel Business from 1.1 to 1.5, with headings, bullet points and examples, pro's and con's.

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Pearson Edexcel in International A Level (IAL) in Business WBS13/01 January 2026 (MS) Using the data in Extract B, calculate the simple payback period for a new chocolate-bar machine for Mars. You are advised to show your working. Knowledge 1, Application 2, Analysis 1 Quantitative skills assessed: QS6: Calculate investment appraisal outcomes and interpret results. Knowledge 1 mark for knowledge and understanding ofthe simple payback formula: Simple payback = cost of initial invest...

Pearson Edexcel in International A Level (IAL) in Business WBS12/01A January 2026 (MS) Define the term 'market share'. (Extract A, line 5) Mark Answer 1(a) Knowledge 2 Up to 2 marks for defining the term 'market share', e.g. The sales/revenue of a business (1) as a percentage/proportion of the (whole) market (1)

Pearson Edexcel in International A Level (IAL)in Business WBS12/01 January 2026 (MS) Define the term 'market share'. (Extract A, line 5) Mark Answer 1(a) Knowledge 2 Up to 2 marks for defining the term 'market share', e.g. The sales/revenue of a business (1) as a percentage/proportion of the (whole) market (1)

Pearson Edexcel in International A Level (IAL) in Business WBS11/01A January 2026 (MS)

Pearson Edexcel in International A Level (IAL) in Business WBS11/01 January 2026 (MS) Define the term 'competition. Answer 1(a) Knowledge 2 Up to 2 marks for defining the term 'competition' e.g. Question Rivalry between businesses (1) for products/services in the same market/selling the same products (1)

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In depth notes for Business Studies Edexcel A level spec Theme 1, covers all the topics giving definitions, explanations, advantages/disadvantages and evaluation points where applicable. Covers all the areas and topics for whole theme 1 giving the best over review and information needed to be ready for the exam.

This note covers all the content related to business theme 1 and can be useful during exam period.