Economics and Business

Teach your students about earning an income, how to manage money and set financial goals. In addition, develop knowledge of basic business planning and what makes a business successful.

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Explainer

Business structures

One of the first things you do when you start a business is decide on how it will be structured. Businesses are set up…

  • Economics & Business
  • Year 7
  • explainer
 

Worksheet

The pros and cons of different business structures

There are advantages and disadvantages associated with different business structures. Read Business structures –…

  • Economics & Business
  • Year 7
  • worksheets
 

Investigation

What does it take to become an entrepreneur?

Part 1: Deciding on the characteristics of entrepreneurs In groups, decide on the meaning of each quality listed in…

  • Economics & Business
  • Year 7
  • investigation
 

Visualiser

Entrepreneurs and record keeping

  Linked activity: Entrepreneurs and record keeping (AC v9.0) Profit, loss, and record-keeping (AC v8.4)

  • Economics & Business
  • Year 7
  • visualiser
 

Worksheet

Now you’re in business

As entrepreneurs, you are going to open a hypothetical dog-walking business. Entrepreneurs assume risks and then keep…

  • Economics & Business
  • Year 7
  • worksheets
 

Worksheet

Spender or saver?

Everyone is different. Some people are natural savers, some are natural spenders and others are somewhere in between…

  • Economics & Business
  • Year 8
  • worksheets
 

Explainer

Calculating and paying income tax

Income taxAustralia has a progressive tax system. This means that the more people earn, the more tax they pay and the…

  • Economics & Business
  • Year 8
  • explainer
 

Worksheet

Was the correct amount of tax withheld?

Part 1: Calculating taxUse the ATOs weekly tax table or the ATO app Tax withheld calculator to work out how much tax…

  • Economics & Business
  • Year 8
  • worksheets
 

Explainer

Cash wages and tax

Cash wages and tax When you are employed, it’s important you understand your rights in relation to tax. Some…

  • Economics & Business
  • Year 8
  • explainer
 

Worksheet

Who is being robbed?

Decide whether the following individuals should report their employers and why. Scenario Should report…

  • Economics & Business
  • Year 8
  • worksheets
 

Explainer

Your rights and obligations in relation to tax

If you are employed you have both rights and obligations in relation to tax and you should know what these are. The…

  • Economics & Business
  • Year 8
  • explainer
 

Visualiser

Taxpayers charter and honesty

  Linked activity: The taxation system and the principle of honesty (AC v9.0) Using a SWOT analysis to make a…

  • Economics & Business
  • Year 8
  • visualiser