The three sectors of production
The three sectors of production

Businesses can be classified by their main activity into three sectors. The primary sector extracts raw materials, the secondary sector processes raw materials into goods, and the tertiary sector provides services.
Step-by-step lessons on AQA GCSE Business 1.1.3 Basic functions and types of business. Each one builds up to exam-style questions. Start by mastering business terminology and the functional areas (marketing, finance, operations, HR) before moving on to the extended, evaluation-heavy questions that carry the most marks.