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GCSE Edexcel Business Unit 1.4

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A ​ (a)   is a business that is owned and run by one person. There is only one owner, but they may have ​ (b)   who work for them. Sole traders are usually start-ups or small businesses. Like ​ (c)   they are subject to​ (d)   meaning that the business owner or owners are ​ (e)   for all of the debts of the business, no matter what the value is.

Choose from the below words
sole trader
employees
partnerships
unlimited liability
personally liable
2.

Private Limited Companies and Public Limited have ​ (a)   . This means that the business owner or owners are ​ (b)   up to the value of their financial investment in the business. Having Limited liability ​ (c)   . Sole Traders and Partnerships risk losing ​ (d)   to pay their debts as they have ​ (e)   .

Choose from the below words
Limited Liability
only responsible for business debts
reduces risk
personal 
personal assets
unlimited liability
3.

Same Partnerships may have Limited Liability under the Limited Liability Partnerships Act 2000.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

4.

Organize these options into the right categories

Categorize the following

Retained Profit

Loans

Debentures

Overdraft

Trade Credit

Share Capital

Crowd funding

SHORT TERM FINANCE
LONG TERM
5.

Match the definition to the term.

A business that gives franchisees the right to manufacture, distribute or sell its branded products in return for a fixed sum of money or royalty payment

FRANCHISE

A business that agrees to manufacture, distribute or sell branded products under the licence of a franchisor

FRANCHISOR

The right given by one business to another to sell goods using its name

FRANCHISEE

6.

Organize these options into the right categories

Categorize the following

Hairdressers, Corner Shops and Takeaways tend to be located near their main customers near

People in the Fishing industry tend to live near coastal waters

Farms tend to be located in rural areas as it is easier to produce the materials they need.

Petrol stations tend to be away from rivals but fast food shops are to high footfall

Proximity to the Market
Proximity to Labour
Proximity to Materials
Proximity to Competiton
7.

Put the correct term under the correct heading

Categorize the following

Goods

Services

Discount

Net Cost

Online

Physical Store

Social Media

Paid for Advertising

PRODUCT
PRICE
PLACE
PROMOTION
8.

The Business Plan. Match the label to the description.

9.

The Nature of the Business

Categorize the following

Farmer

Fisherman

Lumberjack

Seamstress

Car workers

Baker

Plumber

Flight Attendant

Hairdresser

PRIMARY (extract raw materials)
SECONDARY (manufacture goods)
TERTIARY (provide services)
10.

One of the key documents used to ​ (a)   is ​a (b)   . There maybe times of the year when they may lose money. They can then use this information to make changes to ​ their​ (c)   .
A good, clear ​ (d)   will also make ​ (e)   easier from lenders such as banks or investors.

Choose from the below words
minimize risk
cash flow forecast
budget
business plan
obtaining finance