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 \n• You will always find the most up-to-date version of this specification on our website at  \n[aqa.org.uk/8132](aqa.org.uk/8132)  \n• We will write to you if there are significant changes to the specification.  \n[4](4 Visit aqa.org.uk/8132 for the most up-to-date specification)[ Visit](4 Visit aqa.org.uk/8132 for the most up-to-date specification)[ ](4 Visit aqa.org.uk/8132 for the most up-to-date specification)[aqa.org.uk/8132](4 Visit aqa.org.uk/8132 for the most up-to-date specification)[ for the most up-to-date specification](4 Visit aqa.org.uk/8132 for the most up-to-date specification), resources, support and administration  \n1 Introduction  \n1.1 Why choose AQA for GCSE Business  \nOur new specification will give you and your students the opportunity to explore real business issues and how businesses work. The clear and straightforward structure to our new specification will support your teaching and students’ learning.  \nWhilst refreshing the content, you’ll also see familiar topics from our previous qualification. You can find out about all our Business [qualifications at](qualifications at aqa.org.uk/business)[ ](qualifications at aqa.org.uk/business)[aqa.org.uk/business](qualifications at aqa.org.uk/business)  \n1.1.1 A relevant and diverse specification  \nStudents will consider the practical application of business concepts. 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