Start up a retail business such as a sports, electronics or clothes shop. Investigate the spending habits of local people, the location of competitors and shop sites available for rent. Choose the business type and location most likely to succeed. This learning object is one in a series of three objects.
Objective
1. Students explore how retail profitability is related to customer demand and unit costs.
2. Students analyse sales results and adjust production volumes and prices accordingly.
3. Students test business ideas and respond to market feedback.
Curriculum Information
Education Type
K to 12
Grade Level
Grade 7, Grade 8
Learning Area
TLE - Industrial Arts Technical Drafting, Technology and Livelihood Education
Content/Topic
AgriFishery Arts Agricultural Crop Production
AgriFishery Arts Animal Production
AgriFishery Arts Aquaculture
AgriFishery Arts Food Fish Processing
Home Economics Front Office Services
Home Economics Household Services
Information and Communications Technology Computer Hardware Servicing
Information and Communications Technology Contact Center Services
Information and Communications Technology Technical Drawing
Information and Communications Technology Technical Drafting
Home Economics Beauty Care Nail Care Services
Home Economics Caregiving
Home Economics Cookery
Home Economics Handicraft
Home Economics Dressmaking
Curriculum Guide
AgriFishery Arts Horticulture
Industrial Arts Consumer Electronics Servicing
Industrial Arts Automotive Servicing
Industrial Arts Masonry
Industrial Arts Plumbing
Industrial Arts Carpentry
Industrial Arts Electrical Installation and Maintenance
Industrial Arts RAC Servicing
Industrial Arts Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Intended Users
Students
Competencies
Copyright Information
Copyright
Yes
Copyright Owner
Education Services Australia
Conditions of Use
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