Enterprise: Starting a business

Money themes:

  • Budgeting
  • Enterprise
  • Careers, work & income

This topic looks at starting a new business and putting together a business plan. View all the resources below. You can download the printouts and presentation in one go using this button.

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A business plan on a desk

Flipped learning bundle

Set your pupils the interactive activity as homework then follow up in class with the activity sheet and presentation. Use the lesson plan below to support delivery.
Interactive resource for Enterprise: Starting a business
  • Interactive activity:

  • Start-up guide

  • Guide and tips on the steps involved in starting a business.
Lesson plan for Enterprise: Starting a business
  • Lesson plan:

  • Enterprise: Starting a business (flipped learning resources)

  • Use this lesson plan within the Enterprise: Starting a business flipped learning bundle.
Activity sheet for Enterprise: Starting a business
  • Activity sheet:

  • Your business plan

  • Students use this activity sheet to record planning and costs for their business.
Presentation for Enterprise: Starting a business
  • Presentation:

  • Start-up guide

  • Use this presentation alongside the Enterprise: Starting a business (flipped learning resources) lesson plan

Standalone resources

Use these additional resources to reinforce the topic’s learning outcomes. Refer to the lesson plan below for guidance.
Video for Enterprise: Starting a business
  • Video:

  • Enterprise: Starting a business

  • Entrepreneurs share their experience of starting a business.
Lesson plan for Enterprise: Starting a business
  • Lesson plan:

  • Enterprise: Starting a business (standalone resources)

  • Plan your lesson using the Enterprise: Starting a business standalone resources.
Interactive resource for Enterprise: Starting a business
  • Interactive activity:

  • Start-up costs simulator

  • Find out about options and costs involved in setting up a business.

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