Unit 1 Assignment 1 P1
Businesses are split into different sectors, these include; Public Sector- These are businesses run by the Government. Private Sector- These are businesses set up by a private individual/ group of individuals Voluntary Businesses- These are businesses that are set up to help others.
Within each sector there are a range of different businesses NHS Police Fire Service
The private sector is split into different types of businesses, ranging from small to large. Each type of business has different characteristics. PLCs Sole Traders Ltd Franchise Partnerships
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What is the main reason the business exists? What is the businesses main activity? To make a profit- McDonalds/ garage To provide a service- NHS/ POLICE/ FIRE SERVICE To help others- cancer research/ British heart foundation/ NSPCC
By size By scale/ location By economic sector By industrial sector Using Home bargains as an example, explain each of the above points. Use research and full explanations to support your statements. Reference all of your research with the date accessed and the website.
You will need to choose two contrasting businesses that exist in Folkestone, this could be two businesses in different sectors OR two businesses in the same sectors with different ownerships. Begin your article for the Folkestone Herald by introducing each company. Research using the internet how the company started and some brief history
You then need to describe the ownership of each business. Make sure you clearly describe the ownership and give reasons why. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each type of ownership.