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HSIE - Commerce - Year 9 - Running a Business: Home

A selection of resources to support Year 9 Commerce students

Running a Business

Key Terms

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Resource Key

When accessing content use the numbers below to guide you:

brief, basic information laid out in an easy-to-read format. May use informal language. (Includes most news articles)

provides additional background information and further reading. Introduces some subject-specific language.

lengthy, detailed information. Frequently uses technical/subject-specific language. (Includes most analytical articles)

Useful websites

How to identify your target market  

 

Tutorial - How to research your market  

Market research is a valuable tool for all businesses. Use it to understand your market, including potential customers and their needs. Learn how to research your market, including goods and services, customers and your competitors.


How to create an effective small business advertisement 

What to include in every advertisement & design guidelines.

How to create an Advertisement

Click here for tools to use when creating an advertisement 

Logo Makers

Need to create a logo for your business or website?

Use these free Logo Maker tools:

Canva Free Logo Maker

Free Logo Design 

Logo Maker 

Looka 

Books in the College Library

These books are available in the Library in the Closed Reserve section. Ask Library staff for assistance.

References

References

Australian Government - Department of Business. (2021, August 3). Identify your Target Market. https://business.gov.au/marketing/identify-your-target-market
Australian Government - Department of Business. (2021, August 3). Research Your Market. https://business.gov.au/marketing/research-your-market
De Luce, I. (2019, July 19). From 'Got milk?' to 'Where's the beef?', here are 15 of the best slogans and taglines in advertising history. Business Insider. https://www.businessinsider.com/the-greatest-slogans-and-taglines-in-advertising-history-2019-7
Monash Business School. (n.d.). Promotional strategy. https://www.monash.edu/business/marketing/marketing-dictionary/p/promotional-strategy
OGS Capital. (n.d.). Graphic design business plan template [Image]. https://www.ogscapital.com/article/graphic-design-business-plan/

Vertical Response. (2019, January 14). How to create an effective small business advertisement. https://www.verticalresponse.com/blog/how-to-create-effective-small-business-advertising/