January 2023

Expedited Mail Service

By |2022-09-15T12:42:58+02:00January 24th, 2023|Notes, O Level Commerce Notes, Ordinary Level Notes|

USPS EMS packages. Image credit usps.com USPS EMS packages. Image credit usps.com ZIMSEC O Level Commerce Notes: Communication: Expedited Mail Service

Expedited Mail Service.

  • Used when items need to reach their destination quickly and safely.
  • I used to send valuable articles e.g. certificates or documents.
  • The sender hands the parcel over the post office counter.
  • The EMS […]
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Business Insurance

By |2022-09-15T12:42:48+02:00January 24th, 2023|Notes, O Level Commerce Notes, Ordinary Level Notes|

Business Insurance. Image credit vitasinsurance.com Business Insurance. Image credit vitasinsurance.com ZIMSEC O Level Commerce Notes: Insurance: Business Insurance

Transit insurance.

  • Covers goods during the transportation from the time they are loaded onto the transport vehicle until the time they are offloaded at their destination.
  • The policy may be specific e.g. it states the […]
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Reasons for the elimination of wholesalers

By |2022-09-15T12:42:40+02:00January 24th, 2023|Notes, O Level Commerce Notes, Ordinary Level Notes|

Large retail shop. Image credit siemens.com Large retail shop. Image credit siemens.com ZIMSEC O Level Commerce Notes: Wholesale Trade: Reasons for the elimination of wholesalers

Reasons for the elimination of the wholesaler.

  • Bulk buying by large scale retail organisations such as multiple shops, hypermarkets and department stores who have:
  • Adequate capital to buy on cash
  • Have […]
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Forwarding agents/Freight Forwarders

By |2022-09-15T12:42:33+02:00January 24th, 2023|Notes, O Level Commerce Notes, Ordinary Level Notes|

image credit destinyman.com image credit destinyman.com ZIMSEC O Level Commerce Notes: International trade:Forwarding Agents/Freight Forwarders

Forwarding agents also known as Freight forwarders.

  • Collect goods from consignors’ premises.
  • Carry goods to their warehouses.
  • Warehouse/Store the goods.
  • Send goods to consignee.
  • Provide facilities for export packing.
  • Arrange insurance for the goods.
  • Fill in the necessary documents used when goods are transported by […]
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The Consumer Council of Zimbabwe (CCZ)

By |2022-09-15T12:42:03+02:00January 24th, 2023|Notes, O Level Commerce Notes, Ordinary Level Notes|

ZIMSEC O Level Commerce Notes: The Consumer Council of Zimbabwe (CCZ)

  • Receives complaints from consumers and then investigates them.
  • Settles disputes via arbitration between consumers and traders.
  • Files lawsuits on behalf of consumers.
  • Educates consumers on their rights.
  • Provides advice to consumers, ie. advises consumers to buy wisely by comparing prices and quality of products.
  • Conducts spot checks to […]
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The Cold Storage Commission

By |2022-09-15T12:42:12+02:00January 24th, 2023|Notes, O Level Commerce Notes, Ordinary Level Notes|

Cold Storage Comission. Image credit nehandaradio.com Cold Storage Comission. Image credit nehandaradio.com ZIMSEC O Level Commerce Notes: Business Organisations: Cold Storage Commission

Cold Storage Commission

  • Buys cattle, sheep and goats from farmers.
  • Sells meat and meat products.
  • Operates ranches for beef cattle.
  • Operates slaughter houses.
  • Carries out research on beef production.
  • Sores beef and beef products in […]
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Public and Private enterprises

By |2022-09-15T12:42:04+02:00January 24th, 2023|Notes, O Level Commerce Notes, Ordinary Level Notes|

Image credit freedesignfile.com Image credit freedesignfile.com ZIMSEC O Level Commerce Notes: Public and Private enterprises

Private enterprises

  • Businesses owned by private individuals or a group of individuals.
  • Found under the private sector.
  • Formed in order to make profit.
  • Include sole traders, partnerships, private limited companies, multinational corporations and trade associations.

Public enterprises

  • businesses organised and controlled by […]
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Commerce: Barriers To Effective Communication

By |2022-09-15T12:30:26+02:00January 24th, 2023|Notes, O Level Commerce Notes, Ordinary Level Notes|

ZIMSEC O Level Commerce Notes:  Communication: Barriers To Effective Communication

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Advantages and disadvantages of Hire Purchase to the buyer

By |2022-09-15T12:43:48+02:00January 24th, 2023|Notes, O Level Commerce Notes, Ordinary Level Notes|

A furniture store. Image credit householddesigns.rock A furniture store. Image credit householddesigns.rock ZIMSEC O Level Commerce Notes: Hire Purchase

Advantages to buyer

  • There is no need for the buyer to raise the full purchase amount at once.
  • The buyer can use the goods while paying for them.
  • The profits generated from using the good(s) […]
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