9 External Environmental Factors That Affect Business

• Discusses what external environmental factors are, their importance and lists nine factors that may affect a business

15 Examples of Business Functions (With Definitions)

• Explores the definition of business functions and gives 15 examples of various types of business functions

21 Common Business Documents Used in the Workplace

• Discusses what business documents are and lists some of the most widely encountered business documents.

BusinessBalls

• Accessible business resources – articles, templates, tools, and more – for both individuals and organisations

Citizens Information: Employment

• Employment section of Citizens Information site with lots of useful information

Consumer Information - Insurance Ireland

• General information around Insurance for the consumer (and learner!)

Fundamentals of Business

• It's American, but this a free online textbook introducing the fundamentals of business to learners (just disregard the US-specific material) 

Introduction to Business

• Free Lumen Learning course introducing business fundamentals

Introduction to Human Resources Management

• Article introducing the roles and responsibilities of an HR department

Introduction to Quality Management

• The basic concepts and definitions in Quality Management

Irish Limited Company Types

• CRO page detailing the different types of Limited Companies

Managing Business Finance

• Local Enterprise Board publication aimed at small business owners but useful for learners

Principles of Management

• Free Lumen Learning course. Module 1 is a good introduction to management and its functions

Quality management systems: An introduction

• An ISO page discussing quality management systems

Standards for Business

• Short video from the National Standards Authority of Ireland on why standards are important

Understanding Business

• BBC Bitesize module with useful information

What Is a PESTLE Analysis? Factors, Examples and Uses

• Defines PESTLE analysis, explains the details of each of its components and offers some examples of its applications