Level 2 Retail Business WJEC

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Content Overview

39 topics in 8 modules

☑️ Introduction to the Retail Business 5 topics
- Types of retail organisations
- Retail functions and processes
- Customer service
- Market research
- Consumer rights and legal obligations
☑️ Stock Management 4 topics
- Ordering stock
- Receiving and storing stock
- Stock rotation and control
- Stocktaking and reconciliation
☑️ Health and Safety 5 topics
- Individual responsibilities
- Employer responsibilities
- Risk assessments
- Fire safety
- Manual handling
☑️ Financial Management 5 topics
- Financial documents
- Cash handling
- Financial security
- Electronic payment systems
- Budgeting and financial control
☑️ Selling Techniques 5 topics
- Sales targets
- Sales techniques
- Product knowledge
- Closing sales
- After-sales service
☑️ Visual Merchandising 5 topics
- Importance of visual merchandising
- Visual merchandising techniques
- Display materials
- Retail layouts
- Promotional activities
☑️ Human Resources Management 5 topics
- Recruitment and selection
- Training and development
- Performance management
- Employee relations
- Legislation and regulations
☑️ Security and Loss Prevention 5 topics
- Security risks
- Loss prevention strategies
- Stock loss
- Security systems and equipment
- Personal safety in the workplace

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Types of Retail Organisations

Sole Traders

A sole trader is a business owned and operated by one individual.
Sole traders have unlimited liability, meaning they can lose personal assets if the business fails.
The benefits include control over business decisions and a simple set up process.
Challenges include high financial risk and difficulties in raising capital.

Partnerships

A partnership involves two or more people jointly owning and running the business.
Partners have unlimited liability, but the risk is spread among several owners.
They have shared decision-making power which can lead to disagreements.
Partnerships allow for shared skills and resources but can have conflict dynamics.

Private Limited Companies (Ltd)

Private Limited Companies (Ltd) have their shares privately held and not available to the public.
Ownership is divided among shareholders, and each has limited liability.
Ltd provides protection for personal assets and improved credibility.
However, the financial information of the business must be made available for public scrutiny.

Public Limited Companies (Plc)

Public Limited Companies (Plc) have their shares publicly traded on a stock exchange.
Shareholders in a Plc have limited liability.
Plcs have a greater capital raising potential, but risk diluting control over the business.
Transparency requirements and regulatory scrutiny can be challenging.

Franchises

A franchise is where a business owner (franchisee) buys the right to use an existing company's (franchisor's) brand and system.
Franchisees benefit from established brands and corporate support.
However, they have less freedom and control over the business and must share a portion of profits with the franchisor.

Co-operatives

Co-operatives are businesses owned and run by their members, who share the profits.
Members have equal voting rights, promoting fairness and cooperation.
Co-operatives have a strong community focus, but can struggle with decision-making due to democratic processes.

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