Streets Ahead

​Streets Ahead - Business

By E Ward

​Learning Intentions

I can describe the main business sectors in the economy.

I can generate business ideas that meet different community needs.

I can explain how a mix of business types supports a successful, sustainable high street.

What Makes a Great High Street?”



Think about the best high streets you’ve visited — what makes them busy, interesting, and useful?



Who uses them?

​Understanding Business Sectors

Primary
Using natural resources
Local produce market, florist using locally grown flowers, sustainable seafood stall

Secondary
Making or producing goods
Bakery making local goods, bike repair and upcycling shop, local crafts workshop

Tertiary
Providing a service
Hairdresser, café, fitness studio, restaurant, retail shop, bank, post office

​Questions:


“Why might Troon benefit from businesses in each of these sectors?”



“Which sector do you think is most missing right now?”

Split into 2 groups of 3.

Fill in the worksheet in front of you.

Try to include at least one idea from each business sector.

For each idea, write who it benefits (e.g. families, tourists, young people, older residents).

Questions to think about...

“What problems or needs exist in Troon right now?”
“What kind of shop or service could help solve that?”
“How could it make the High Street more sustainable or accessible?”

​Questions to end with...

“Which sector do you think is most important for Troon’s future?”

“How could your mix of businesses make the High Street more sustainable?”