Business Planning and Pitching Activity Pack | GCSE Speed Dating Task Bundle

Designed to support students studying GCSE Business (AQA, Edexcel, OCR) and Level 2 Vocational Business courses covering Enterprise, Marketing, and Financial Planning concepts.

This comprehensive resource bundle transforms the theoretical study of business plans into a high-energy, interactive group activity. Over two lessons, students transition from drafting a detailed business concept to participating in a “Speed Dating” style pitch event, taking on the roles of both visionary entrepreneurs and critical investors. By using the structured evaluation templates, students develop essential skills in SWOT analysis, financial forecasting, and persuasive communication.

The resource provides a seamless pedagogical workflow from Lesson 1 (Drafting) to Lesson 2 (Evaluation). Students are guided by a professional PowerPoint through the complexities of start-up vs. running costs, staffing requirements, and identifying unique selling points (USPs). The included worksheets mirror real-world investment appraisal forms, ensuring that peer marking is focused, objective, and tied directly to the curriculum requirements for business ownership and risk management.

What is Included?

Instructional PowerPoint: A guide for entrepreneurs through the stages of a business plan, including specific examples like mobile units vs. physical restaurants.

Entrepreneur’s Business Plan Template: A structured drafting sheet for students to map out their concept, operations, and financials.

Business Plan Entrepreneurial Pitch Guide: A preparation document to help students refine their 2-minute elevator pitches.

Investor Observation Sheet: A peer-assessment form featuring the “Four Box” evaluation layout (Idea, Strengths, Weaknesses, Investment Decision).