Business is the world around us. None of us can live without interacting with business. From the manufacturing of the bed we sleep in, to the food we eat and the clothes we wear, everything has been touched by business. In A Level Business we try to understand organisations. We find out how they operate, the relationships they have with each other and the world around them and why some are profitable while others aren’t. As a Business pupil you will gain a broad overview of many different topics ranging from understanding the financial aspects of a business, the psychology of working with others, the numerical concepts behind operational decisions and the impact of the external environment on any business decision. You will develop a variety of skills – numerical, analytical and evaluative – and learn to apply theoretical concepts to real business examples. Business is such a broad subject and it is relevant for many different degrees. The content of the course and skills developed will help in any Business, Economics or Financial courses in Higher Education. If becoming an entrepreneur is your dream then the course will give you the background knowledge on how to avoid the major difficulties that cause the majority of small businesses to fail. If your ambition is to work in a large multinational organisation then a Business related degree will be vital in gaining a place on graduate training schemes. If you decide not to go to university, then many organisations, both large and small, offer apprenticeships. These apprenticeships allow you to work and study at the same time.