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AQA GCSE · Question 02.2 · Business in the real world
Debbie previously worked full time from 10am to 6pm in a supermarket.
Analyse one benefit to Debbie of operating ODP as a sole trader.
Debbie previously worked full time from 10am to 6pm in a supermarket.
Analyse one benefit to Debbie of operating ODP as a sole trader.
How to approach this question
This is a 6-mark "analyse" question. You need to show depth and use the case study.
1. **Identify** a benefit of being a sole trader (e.g., keeping all profits, being your own boss/flexibility).
2. **Explain** what this benefit means in general terms.
3. **Apply** it directly to Debbie's situation using evidence from Item A. For example, link "flexibility" to her need to pick up her children. Link "keeping profits" to her buying a new car.
4. **Analyse** the impact of this benefit on Debbie. Explain *why* this is a significant advantage for her, connecting it to her motivations and previous job dissatisfaction.
Full Answer
A sole trader is a business owned and run by one person. There are several benefits:
- **Being your own boss:** You have complete control and can make all decisions. This leads to flexibility in working hours and business direction. For Debbie, this means she can work around her family's needs.
- **Keep all profits:** After tax, all profits belong to the owner. This is a powerful financial incentive. Debbie was able to buy a new car with her profits, a significant improvement on her previous minimum wage job.
- **Easy to set up:** There are fewer legal formalities compared to limited companies. The case study notes she was "able to set up the business quickly".
To analyse, you must explain *why* this benefit is important *for Debbie*. For example, the flexibility isn't just a general advantage; for Debbie, it solves the specific problem of her previous job making it "difficult to spend time with her family".
Common mistakes
✗ Discussing more than one benefit. The question asks for "one".
✗ Not using the information from Item A to support the answer.
✗ Describing the benefit but not analysing its impact on Debbie specifically.
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