What careers are there in small businesses and why work for one?

Activity 2

Use this activity to give students insight into the kind of careers available in small businesses and the benefits of working for one.

Slide Deck

This slide deck includes a short film, then explains the activity, which can be done with or without the worksheet below. Answers to the questions in the task are included in the slide deck.

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Worksheet & Answer Sheet

Share printed copies of this worksheet with students for them to complete. Answer sheet included.

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Film

This short film (also embedded in the slide deck) covers the kind of careers available in small businesses and the benefits of working for one.

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