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1.1.3 Basic functions and types of business
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The three sectors of production

The three sectors of production

Three labelled boxes showing primary extraction, secondary manufacturing, and tertiary services

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.

1.1.3 Basic functions and types of business Lesson

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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.

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