What is Business? Interactive Notes
Grade 9 Business Studies Building Your Business Knowledge Interactive Notebook Edition
Quick Business Brainstorm
In your notebook, create a mind map Center: 'BUSINESS' Add 5 words you think relate to business Share with a partner - add 3 more ideas
What is a Business?
An organization that provides goods or services Aims to satisfy customer needs and wants Operates to make a profit Creates value for society
Goods vs Services - Note Taking
{"left":"GOODS: Physical products you can touch\nExamples: smartphones, shoes, food\nCan be stored and transported\nTangible items","right":"SERVICES: Activities done for others\nExamples: haircuts, education, banking\nCannot be stored or touched\nIntangible experiences"}
Business Around You Challenge
Look around your school/community List 10 different businesses Identify if each provides goods or services Star your top 3 favorites and explain why
Business Wisdom
'The purpose of business is to create and keep a customer.' - Peter Drucker, Management Expert
Think and Discuss
Why do you think some businesses succeed while others fail? What makes a business valuable to customers? How do businesses impact your daily life?
Your Business Knowledge Summary
Complete this sentence in your notebook: 'A business is...' Draw one example of a good and one service Write 3 ways businesses help your community Set a goal: What business topic interests you most?