The world's first plug-and-play toolkit for Business Studies
Mapped to 8 exam boards, 28 specifications, and 1,456 lessons. Save 120 hours per year on planning and prep. Free for all UK schools.
Skills-builder simulations, decision challenges, data sets, and quick quizzes that slot straight into lessons or homework. No schemes to write. No training days. Just pick, project, and go.
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Lead the Team
Make leadership decisions and see team impact
Recruitment Decisions
Select candidates for different roles
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Ready-to-use tools that actually work
Drop them straight into what you're already doing. Use as starters, plenaries, extensions, homework, or revision.
Skills-builder simulations
Students make choices and see consequences in realistic business scenarios.
Examples: Run a retail business, manage inventory, lead a team
Decision challenges
Strategic choices with trade-offs. Students justify their thinking.
Examples: Location selection, pricing strategy, investment appraisal
Data sets & profilers
Real numbers to analyse. Segmentation, break-even, cashflow, capacity.
Examples: Market research data, financial statements, competitor analysis
Quick quizzes & scenarios
Immediate feedback, easy to revisit. Perfect for retrieval practice.
Examples: Topic checks, scenario-based questions, exam-style practice
Mapped to your exam board
Search by board, specification, unit, and lesson. Find exactly what you need in seconds.
We've done the alignment work so you don't have to. Every tool shows which specification points it covers, so you can prove curriculum relevance instantly.
Built by teachers, for teachers
Zero to five minutes setup
Works with your slides and projector. No training, no installation, no faff.
Students actually engage
They think, decide, and explain their choices. Not just passive consumption.
Data-driven discussion
Tools give students real data to debate. Beats "guess the answer" every time.
Fits your teaching style
Starters, plenaries, extensions, homework, cover, intervention. Your choice.
Use it your way
Lesson Starters
Open a 5-minute challenge to get students thinking before the main content. Perfect for retrieval practice and engaging attention from the start.
Plenaries
End lessons with a decision scenario that consolidates learning. Students apply what they've just learned to a realistic situation.
Extension Work
Stretch high-ability students with scenario-based tasks that require deeper analysis and evaluation skills.
Homework
Set tools as homework that students complete independently. Built-in feedback means less marking for you.
Cover Lessons
Leave a tool for cover teachers to use. Self-explanatory, engaging, and curriculum-aligned. No detailed instructions needed.
Intervention
Target specific topics where students are struggling. Tools provide scaffolded practice with immediate feedback.
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Your investment
Skills Hub Business
Free for all UK schools
No budget, no procurement, no demo required
Free because schools using the platform contribute to the UK's largest Human Skills Index dataset. Everyone benefits.
Designed with you in mind
You want students to think for themselves, not just copy and recall. These tools help you stretch lessons, challenge learners, and keep engagement high, without adding to your planning load.
What you get:
- Tools mapped to your exact exam board and specification
- 0-5 minute setup time
- Built-in differentiation for mixed-ability classes
- Evidence of engagement for observations
You're managing curriculum coverage, staff time, and student performance. These plug-and-play tools align with key modules, help close knowledge gaps, and keep momentum without extensive planning.
What you get:
- Consistent quality across all teachers in your department
- Reduced planning burden on your team
- Clear specification alignment for curriculum audits
- 120 hours saved per teacher per year
You're focused on improving results, engagement, and student outcomes. These resources support active learning, reinforce curriculum delivery, and give staff flexible tools they actually use.
What you get:
- 91% adoption rate, staff actually use it
- Measurable engagement improvement
- Supports Gatsby Benchmark 4 (curriculum-career links)
- £495 delivers £3,600+ in planning time value
You want your child engaged, challenged, and confident. These are the same tools used in classrooms, practical activities that build understanding, not just memorisation.
What you get:
- Access to classroom-quality resources at home
- Short, practical challenges that fit around life
- Confidence through doing, not just reading
- Progress through the specification at their pace
Try before you subscribe
Explore sample tools, walkthroughs, and how-tos. Perfect for quick testing with your group.
Track Cash Flow
Manage business cash flow through decision scenarios
Inventory Manager
Balance stock levels against demand and costs
Design the Mix
Create and justify marketing mix decisions
Lead the Team
Make leadership decisions and see team impact
Finance Calculator
Investment appraisal and financial calculations
Research Race
Market research data analysis challenge
Supports Gatsby Benchmark 4
Every tool connects curriculum content to career applications. Students see not just what they're learning, but why it matters in the workplace.
For whole-school careers provision across all subjects, see Skills Hub Futures.
What teachers say
"The tools slot straight into my lessons. Five minutes to set up, students engaged for the whole activity, and I can see who's understanding the concepts."
Business Teacher
Harris Academy
"My department uses Skills Hub for starters and plenaries. It's consistent, it's mapped to our board, and it saves us hours of planning."
Head of Business
Comprehensive School
"Students who usually switch off are suddenly making decisions and defending their choices. That's the engagement we needed."
NQT Business Teacher
Secondary School
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Want a fully-facilitated experience?
Our team comes to your school and runs a full-day business simulation. Students work in teams, make real decisions, and see results in real time.
- 73% better comprehension
- Full facilitation included
- Perfect for enrichment days
Need whole-school careers provision?
Skills Hub Futures gives every student a Human Skills Index across 8 capabilities. Automated Gatsby evidence, intervention alerts, and evidence portfolios.
- Meets Benchmarks 3 & 4
- Supports Benchmarks 5 & 6
- 40+ hours saved on careers admin
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between Skills Hub Business and Skills Hub Futures?
Skills Hub Business is for business teachers delivering curriculum. It's mapped to exam boards and designed to fit into your lessons. Skills Hub Futures is for careers leads delivering whole-school careers provision. It gives every student a Human Skills Index and automated Gatsby evidence. Same tools, different contexts.
Which exam boards are covered?
AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, SQA, Cambridge (IGCSE and A-Level), IB, and BTEC. We cover GCSE, A-Level, and vocational qualifications. Search by your specific board and specification to find aligned tools. See full specification alignment for each tool.
How much time does setup take?
Zero to five minutes. Most teachers open a tool, project it, and go. No training required, no installation needed. If you can open a web browser, you can use Skills Hub.
Can students use it at home?
Yes. Students can access tools at home for homework or revision. Parents can also purchase home subscriptions for independent practice.
How does licensing work?
Skills Hub Business is free for all UK schools. No student caps, no tiered pricing, no procurement process. Self-serve onboarding gets your department live in minutes.
Why is it free?
Schools using the platform contribute to the UK's largest Human Skills Index dataset. The more schools use it, the more useful the dataset becomes for everyone. Tour the platform with the link in the top menu, or sign up and get started.
Ready to save 120 hours this year?
Skills Hub Business is free. Sign up and onboard your department in minutes.
Or email paddy@enterpriseskills.co.uk with questions