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For P7, learners must describe the processes to be followed when clearing and vacating the event. They must include how the event evaluation should be coordinated, the preparation and circulation of materials, and any budgetary reconciliation. Evidence can be in the form of a report or presentation.

For P5, learners must demonstrate how they have provided support such as greeting delegates, checking equipment is working, taking notes and recording attendance and cancellations. Evidence can be in the form of observation records or witness testimonials, together with a written account.

For P5, learners must demonstrate how they have provided support such as greeting delegates, checking equipment is working, taking notes and recording attendance and cancellations. Evidence can be in the form of observation records or witness testimonials, together with a written account.

For P3 and P4, learners must provide evidence of planning the business event which includes tasks such as booking a venue, identifying resources, arranging travel and accommodation, organising materials, health, safety and security of the venue and equipment, etc. The plan should identify estimated timescales and budget allocations.

For M3, learners can build on P5 and identify different methods of evaluation, for example a questionnaire for delegates or a debriefing session, explaining how they contribute to identifying problems and providing solutions for future events.

For M2, learners can build on P2 and identify the event, for example an in-house training seminar or an off-site exhibition, explaining the similarities and differences of the key planning activities they will need to undertake.

For P5, the promotional campaign learners design should follow from its associated campaign/creative brief. In designing the campaign learners should apply what they have learned about target marketing and promotional mix. For M3, learners should provide a rationale for their promotional campaign, explaining why it is expected to achieve its goals.

For M1, learners should comment on the cash flow, highlighting any problems that are evident, such as a shortage of cash as a result of costly capital expenditure in one month. For D1, learners will make appropriate recommendations to solve the cash flow problems, such as retiming large payments or arranging an overdraft. Learners should show awareness of the dangers and costs of poor financial planning.

For P4, learners will describe the purpose and use of the trading, profit and loss account and balance sheet. They will also explain how gross profit and net profit are calculated by indicating the kinds of income and expenditure that are included. Learners will be presented with a trading and profit and loss account and a balance sheet for a business organisation, which should be set out using the vertical style. Learners will label the ‘cost of goods sold’ section and the ‘overheads’ s...

The unit enables learners to explore the various types of information used in business organisations which will develop their understanding as the unit progresses. By discussing the variety of communication media available and drawing on their work experience or part-time employment, learners will gain a broad introduction to the study of business communication and information. Learners can then expand these ideas to consider the purpose and variety of sources of information.