Enterprise Skills Solutions
Three ways to build commercial awareness
Simulations for live experiences. Skills Hub Business for curriculum. Skills Hub Futures for whole-school careers provision. Each works independently or together.
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Business Simulations
- Delivery
- One-day event
- Perfect For
- Enrichment days
- Gatsby
- Supports BM5 & BM6
- Investment
- From £2,000
Skills Hub Futures
- Delivery
- Year-round platform
- Perfect For
- Careers leads
- Gatsby
- Meets BM3 & BM4
- Investment
- £795/year group
Skills Hub Business
- Delivery
- Year-round platform
- Perfect For
- Business teachers
- Gatsby
- Supports BM4
- Investment
- £495/year
Quick maths: 200 students = £3.98 per student for Futures | Time saved valued at £30/hour
Students run virtual businesses
Teams compete, make decisions, and experience a full business year in one day.
Business Simulation Days
We come to you and run it.
Students run virtual businesses in teams, making real decisions about pricing, staffing, marketing, and operations. They compete against peers, see consequences in real-time, and develop genuine commercial understanding.
One day. Fully facilitated. Optional inter-school competition.
- Fully facilitated on your site, no teacher prep
- Works for business students AND whole year groups
- 73% better comprehension than traditional methods
- Supports Gatsby Benchmarks 5 & 6
- Optional inter-school competition format
"The students were buzzing. They told me they would never have thought they would have access to something like this."
— Miranda Wells, The Grocers' Charity
Investment: From £2,000 per event | Approximately £10 per student for 200 students
Skills Hub Futures
Every student gets a Workplace Readiness Score.
Zero-prep 45-minute sessions for whole-school careers provision. Your dashboard flags students who need support. They leave with evidence portfolios ready for UCAS and job applications.
Measurable skill development across 8 competencies employers actually hire for.
- Workplace Readiness Score (0-100) tracking 8 competencies
- Automatic intervention alerts for struggling students
- Meets Gatsby Benchmarks 3 & 4, supports 5 & 6
- Zero-prep 45-minute sessions
- Exportable portfolios for UCAS and job applications
The 8 Competencies
Investment: £795 per year group | Less than £4 per student for 200 students
ROI: 40+ hours saved (£1,200 value) + Ofsted evidence prep (£600 value) = £2,000+ value for £795
Already using Springpod?
Keep using it. Springpod helps students discover careers. Skills Hub Futures helps them build workplace skills. Different purposes, both valuable.
Supply and Demand
3 tools available
Business Objectives
5 tools available
Break-even Analysis
4 tools available
Exam Boards Covered
Skills Hub Business
Mapped to your exam board. Every tool, every lesson.
Plug-and-play activities for AQA, OCR, Edexcel, WJEC, SQA, IB, and Cambridge at GCSE, A-Level, and BTEC. Bring business theory to life without extra planning.
Search by board, syllabus, and unit. Find the perfect tool in seconds.
- 8 exam boards, 28 syllabuses, 1,456 lessons mapped
- Zero to 5 minutes setup time
- Saves 120 hours per year in planning
- 91% teacher adoption rate
- Works as starters, plenaries, extensions, or homework
Investment: £495 per year for 50 student licences | ~£9.90 per student
ROI: 120 hours saved × £30/hour = £3,600+ value for £495
Why this works
Students don't just memorise, they do.
And when they do, they understand.
That's the difference between ticking a box and building real knowledge. Between surface recall and deeper thinking.
Our tools and simulations shift learning from passive to active, building commercial awareness for every student, not just those studying business.
They apply what they've learned, not just repeat it.
That's why 56% of our simulation users aren't even business students.
Who uses what
Find the right product for your role
For Careers Leads
You need whole-school careers provision with Gatsby compliance and minimal prep.
We recommend:
- Skills Hub Futures (primary) - Year-round platform
- + Business Simulations (optional) - Enrichment days
Together, you cover Gatsby Benchmarks 3, 4, 5, and 6.
Explore FuturesFor Business Teachers
You need curriculum-aligned tools that save planning time and increase engagement.
We recommend:
- Skills Hub Business (primary) - Mapped to your exam board
- + Business Simulations (optional) - Enrichment experiences
Students who do both show the strongest outcomes.
Explore BusinessFor Enrichment Coordinators
You need memorable, engaging experiences for whole year groups without extensive planning.
We recommend:
- Business Simulations (primary) - We come to you and run it
- + Skills Hub Futures (optional) - Ongoing skill tracking
Use one or both depending on your goals.
Get more infoFrequently asked questions
Can we use more than one product?
Absolutely. Many schools use Business Simulations for enrichment days, Skills Hub Futures for whole-school careers provision, and Skills Hub Business for the business studies department. They complement each other perfectly.
What's the difference between Skills Hub Futures and Skills Hub Business?
Futures is designed for careers leads delivering to ALL students across the school. Business is designed for business/economics teachers delivering curriculum content. Futures includes Workplace Readiness Scores and Gatsby evidence. Business includes exam board mapping and syllabus alignment.
We already use Springpod. Do we need Skills Hub Futures?
Springpod is excellent for career exploration and employer encounters (Gatsby Benchmark 5). Skills Hub Futures measures skill development through a Workplace Readiness Score. Springpod shows "explored 10 careers." We show "scored 78/100 on commercial awareness." They serve different purposes, use both for comprehensive provision.
What Gatsby Benchmarks do you cover?
- Skills Hub Futures: Meets Benchmarks 3 (individual needs/tracking) and 4 (curriculum links). Supports Benchmarks 5 and 6.
- Business Simulations: Support Benchmarks 5 (employer encounters via virtual challenges) and 6 (workplace experiences via simulation).
- Skills Hub Business: Supports Benchmark 4 (curriculum links for business subjects).
How much teacher training is required?
Minimal. Business Simulations are fully facilitated, we run everything. Skills Hub tools require zero to five minutes setup. Most teachers are confidently using the platform within their first session.
Can students access this from home?
Yes. All Skills Hub tools work on any device with a browser. Parents can also purchase direct B2C access for £10/month.
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