Skip to content
Marlbridge
Free trial

Pearson Edexcel · GCSE

Pearson Edexcel GCSE Business

Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9-1) in Business (1BS0). What it covers, how it is assessed, a link to the official specification, and the free study material Marlbridge publishes for it.

Syllabus
1BS0
Board
Pearson Edexcel
Qualification
GCSE
Not your course?
Change course

Topics and resources

54 free resources, 10 of 10 topics covered

Each topic below is from the official Pearson Edexcel document for Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9-1) in Business (1BS0), with its study guides, revision notes and practice questions together. Everything here is for Pearson Edexcel GCSE Business (1BS0) only.

  • Learn with study guides
  • Revise with revision notes
  • Practise with practice questions
  1. Topic 1.1 3 resources

    Enterprise and entrepreneurship

    Covers The dynamic nature of business, Risk and reward, The role of business enterprise

    16 flashcards for this topic

    Study guides

    Revision notes

    Practice questions

  2. Topic 1.2 3 resources

    Spotting a business opportunity

    Covers Customer needs, Market research, Market segmentation, The competitive environment

    20 flashcards for this topic

    Study guides

    Revision notes

    Practice questions

  3. Topic 1.3 6 resources

    Putting a business idea into practice

    Covers Business aims and objectives, Business revenues, costs and profits, Cash and cash-flow, Sources of business finance

    23 flashcards for this topic

    Study guides 2

    Revision notes 2

    Practice questions 2

  4. Topic 1.4 6 resources

    Making the business effective

    Covers Options for start-up and small businesses, Business location, The marketing mix, Business plans

    20 flashcards for this topic

    Study guides 2

    Revision notes 2

    Practice questions 2

  5. Topic 1.5 6 resources

    Understanding external influences on business

    Covers Business stakeholders, Technology and business, Legislation and business, The economy and business, External influences

    26 flashcards for this topic

    Study guides 2

    Revision notes 2

    Practice questions 2

  6. Topic 2.1 6 resources

    Growing the business

    Covers Business growth, Changes in business aims, Business and globalisation, Ethics, the environment and business

    21 flashcards for this topic

    Study guides 2

    Revision notes 2

    Practice questions 2

  7. Topic 2.2 6 resources

    Making marketing decisions

    Covers Product, Price, Promotion, Place, Using the marketing mix

    23 flashcards for this topic

    Study guides 2

    Revision notes 2

    Practice questions 2

  8. Topic 2.3 6 resources

    Making operational decisions

    Covers Business operations, Managing stock and working with suppliers, Managing quality, The sales process

    20 flashcards for this topic

    Study guides 2

    Revision notes 2

    Practice questions 2

  9. Topic 2.4 6 resources

    Making financial decisions

    Covers Business calculations, Understanding business data

    11 flashcards for this topic

    Study guides 2

    Revision notes 2

    Practice questions 2

  10. Topic 2.5 6 resources

    Making human resource decisions

    Covers Organisational structures, Effective recruitment, Effective training and development, Motivation

    20 flashcards for this topic

    Study guides 2

    Revision notes 2

    Practice questions 2

Source: Pearson Edexcel – official GCSE (9-1) in Business (1BS0) specification PDF (Issue 2, July 2022) — Issue 2, July 2022. Verified 2026-10-27. Subtopics are shown where Marlbridge has entered them; a topic may have more in the official document. A topic listed here is part of the syllabus; it does not mean Marlbridge has published material for it. Always check the current syllabus for your examination year.

About this course

Qualification
Pearson Edexcel GCSE Business
Spec code
1BS0
Does Marlbridge teach it?
Not at the moment — free study resources only
Are resources available?
Yes — 54 published
Is enrolment open?
No — classes are not currently offered in this subject
Official specification
Pearson Edexcel specification
Topic checklist
Printable 1BS0 checklist
Where was this verified?
2026-10-27, official Pearson Edexcel specification

Compiled and maintained by the Marlbridge Academic Team, checked against the official Pearson Edexcel specification on 2026-10-27.

Spotted something wrong on this page? Report an error — see the corrections policy.

The qualification

Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9-1) in Business (1BS0)

Marlbridge's summary of the course

Students investigate small businesses (Theme 1) and then how businesses build and grow (Theme 2), covering enterprise, marketing, finance, operations and people, and apply them to business contexts.

The board's own description is on the official Pearson Edexcel syllabus page.

Specification Issue 2 (July 2022), first teaching September 2017, first assessment 2019; linear, all assessment in a single May/June series. Theme 1 Investigating small business (1 hour 45 minutes, 90 marks, 50%) and Theme 2 Building a business (1 hour 45 minutes, 90 marks, 50%). Added as a free-resources course on 2026-10-27 (no classes offered).

Specifications change between examination series. Always confirm the current syllabus and assessment structure on the Pearson Edexcel syllabus page for your examination year.

Assessment structure

Linear qualification

Assessment components for Pearson Edexcel Business 1BS0
Component Duration Marks Weighting Type
1BS0/01: Theme 1: Investigating small business 1h 45m 90 50% Written exam
1BS0/02: Theme 2: Building a business 1h 45m 90 50% Written exam

Source: official Pearson Edexcel specification, verified 2026-10-27. Confirmed against the Pearson specification (Issue 2, July 2022; first teaching September 2017, first assessment 2019): two externally assessed written papers, each 1 hour 45 minutes and 90 marks (50%), each in three sections (A 35 marks, B 30 marks, C 25 marks) of calculations, multiple-choice, short-answer and extended-writing questions; calculators may be used; all assessment in a single May/June series; linear. Added 2026-10-27.

Questions about this course

How is Pearson Edexcel Business (1BS0) assessed?

Pearson Edexcel Business (1BS0) is assessed through: 1BS0/01 (Theme 1: Investigating small business) — 1h 45m, 90 marks, 50% of the qualification; 1BS0/02 (Theme 2: Building a business) — 1h 45m, 90 marks, 50% of the qualification. It is a linear qualification. Source: official Pearson Edexcel specification, verified 2026-10-27.

What topics does Pearson Edexcel GCSE Business (1BS0) cover?

10 topics in the current syllabus: Enterprise and entrepreneurship; Spotting a business opportunity; Putting a business idea into practice; Making the business effective; Understanding external influences on business; Growing the business; Making marketing decisions; Making operational decisions; Making financial decisions; Making human resource decisions. The printable topic checklist lists every topic and subtopic on one page.

Can I get a tutor for Pearson Edexcel GCSE Business (1BS0)?

Not at the moment. Marlbridge publishes free study resources for Pearson Edexcel GCSE Business (1BS0) but is not offering classes in it.

Are there free Pearson Edexcel GCSE Business (1BS0) revision notes and practice questions?

Yes. Marlbridge has published 54 free resources for this course (study guides, practice questions, revision notes), free to read with no sign-up.

The subject

Business teaching and study resources, organised by level and topic.

All Business at Marlbridge

Business at other qualifications

These are separate qualifications with different syllabuses and assessments — not different names for the same course. Check which one your school enters you for.

Related articles

Marlbridge is not offering Pearson Edexcel GCSE Business classes at the moment. The free study resources stay open to everyone.

Browse free resources