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Factors to be considered when choosing business location:
Close to
raw materials
- to reduce
transport
cost
availability of
land
- room to
expand facilities
The location does not have any
competition
nearby -
sales
are likely to
increase
close to
labour market
- to attract staff with necessary
skills
Justify the use of ethical production:
better for the
environment
improves
the image of an organisation - leading to
increased sales
Can give a
competitive edge
May help the organisation
win
awards
Attracts a quality
workforce
Advantages/disadvantages of packaging
Provides protection during
transport
- decreasing
waste
provides easy
recognition
of a
product
/brand
Provides
customer
appeal - increasing
sales
cost of producing
packaging
- reducing
profit
environmental
impact
Describe sectors of economy
Private Sector
organisations owned by
private
individuals
financed by owners
personal savings
key aim to make a
profit
Public Sector
Organisations owned by the
Government
Financed through
taxpayer money
Key aim to provide
services
for the
public
Third Sector
Owned by
private individuals
Social enterprises
reinvest
profit
financed through
donations
/
subscriptions
Stakeholder influences on a charity
Volunteers
may refuse to work - cant provide its
services
donors
may stop donation money to the cause - leaves the charity with
no money
to fund its work
Government
can provide funding or
support
for the charity - means it can survive/expand its work
Managers
may make
poor
decisions - means a loss of
reputation
for a charity
Benefits of staff training
Higher quality products - which will improve customer
satisfaction
Reduce staff
turnover
- which will reduce the cost of
recruitment
and selection
Staff develop
new skills
- higher chance of
promotion
Good
reputation
- attract new
customers
Purpose of a cash budget
Can be used as a
target
- this means the business may be
able
to
plan
Highlights any
period
of
shortfall
- allows business to
arrange
a
source
of
finance
Highlights any
increases
in
expenses
over a period of time - this means the business is able to take corrective action
Promotes better
decision
making - this means the business is able to
plan
future
direction
of the business
Overstocking
/understocking
UNDERSTOCKING
Harder to cope with
unexpected
changes
in demand -
customers
may go
elsewhere
Production may
stop
or
slow
down
- paying for
employees
who aren't
producing
any
goods
Continually
ordering
or restocking can mean
increased
administration
costs
OVERSTOCKING
Increase the cost of
storage
- decrease
profits
Capital
is tied up in
stocks
-
money
cannot be
used
elsewhere
Stock may
deteriorate
- larger
wastage
costs
Changes in
trends
and fashion - stock might
become
obsolete
Higher risk of
theft
- increase in
security
costs
Advantages of branding
Brands are easily
recognised
- customers may buy
more
due to them being
familiar
- easier to
launch
new
products
- reduces
advertising costs
Brand loyalty can
develop
- which could lead to
repeat
purchases
Customers willing to
pay
more
for branded product - increase in
profits
Justify methods of advertising
Social Media
Direct
customers to
websites
to allow
immediate
purchases
Target the
advert
to
specific
groups
Attracts customers
worldwide
24
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advertising
Magazines
Can persuade consumers as many believe what they read
Use of
colour
and
graphics
can make the advert more
appealing
Tap
into
loyalty
of a newspaper/magazine
Television
Often
easier
to
remember
these types of adverts
Can target specific
market
segments
Can target specific
geographical
locations
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