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Letter inquiry and Order Note

By garikaib|2025-02-12T09:08:13+02:00February 12th, 2025|Notes, O Level Commerce Notes, Ordinary Level Notes|

An Order form. Image credit sru.edu An Order form. Image credit sru.edu ZIMSEC O Level Commerce Notes: Letter of Inquiry

Letter of inquiry

It is a letter written by a buyer/potential buyer to a supplier or to several suppliers.
It shows the names and addresses of both the buyer and the seller.
It has […]

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Hire Purchase

By garikaib|2025-02-12T09:28:33+02:00February 12th, 2025|Notes, O Level Commerce Notes, Ordinary Level Notes|

TV Sales and Hire offers Hire Purchases. ZIMSEC O Level Commerce Notes: Hire Purchase

Is a method of buying consumer durables such as Television sets on credit.

Characteristics

A written agreement between the buyer and seller is required.
A deposit is paid followed by installments (usually on a […]

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The hydrological / Water cycle

By garikaib|2025-02-12T09:00:59+02:00February 12th, 2025|Notes, O Level Geography, Ordinary Level Notes, River Processes|

The hydrological cycle. Image credit BBC ZIMSEC O Level Geography Notes: The hydrological cycle.

Water does not leave or enter the planet earth.
It is instead continuously transferred between the atmosphere and the oceans.
The system of inputs, storages,flows and outputs is known as the water or hydrological […]

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Advantages and disadvantages of small scale retailers

By garikaib|2025-02-12T09:19:10+02:00February 12th, 2025|Notes, O Level Commerce Notes, Ordinary Level Notes|

Small scale traders at Mbare Musika. Image credit skyscapercity.com ZIMSEC O Level Commerce Notes: Retail Trade: Advantages and Disadvantages of small scale retailers

Advantages of small scale retailers to Consumers

open for long hours or even during holidays
sell a variety of goods
cater for individual tastes
sell […]

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Send a basket

By garikaib|2025-02-12T09:36:48+02:00February 12th, 2025|Notes, O Level Commerce Notes, Ordinary Level Notes|

Ecoshopper. Image credit techzim.co.zw ZIMSEC O Level Commerce Notes: Retail Trade: Send a Basket.

Send a basket

the service is offered by cash and carry wholesalers with many branches throughout the country
used when a sender wants to purchase for someone located in in another area
the service is provided […]

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Radio Media

By garikaib|2025-02-12T09:02:53+02:00February 12th, 2025|Notes, O Level Commerce Notes, Ordinary Level Notes|

Radio. Image credit sony.com ZIMSEC O Level Commerce Notes: Advertising: Radio

Radio

Provides sound
Has a personal impact on people’s emotions
Has a wide (usually national) coverage.
Advertisements can be repeated and timed.
The producer can target specific audiences for example certain advertisements can be flighted during certain programs that can appeal […]

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Factors which affect the mode of transport

By garikaib|2025-02-12T09:16:31+02:00February 12th, 2025|Notes, O Level Commerce Notes, Ordinary Level Notes, Transport|

A goods truck. Image credit continental-truck-tires.com ZIMSEC O Level Commerce Notes: Transport: Factors which affect the mode of transport

Factors which determine the mode of transport to carry goods

The nature of the goods:
For example perishable goods such as bread and meat needs fast transport e.g. […]

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Surface and Airmail

By garikaib|2025-02-12T09:31:54+02:00February 12th, 2025|Notes, O Level Commerce Notes, Ordinary Level Notes|

An Airmail envelope. Image credit prexie-era.org ZIMSEC O Level Commerce Notes: Communication: Surface and Airmail

Both forms of mail are often colloquially referred to as snail mail.

Surface mail

mail is sent by land to its destination.
Ordinary envelopes are used.
The postage cost is low.
The delivery time is […]

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Importance of statistics to insurance

By garikaib|2025-02-12T08:58:26+02:00February 12th, 2025|Notes, O Level Commerce Notes, Ordinary Level Notes|

Image credit dhariya.com ZIMSEC O Level Commerce Notes: Insurance: Importance of statistics to insurance

Importance of statistical records in insurance.

Actuaries make extensive use of statistics in insurance
Insurance contracts are based on the statistics.
Risk is asses to determine whether:
It can be accepted or not.
Help in determining a fair premium.
At […]

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Functions of insurance underwriters

By garikaib|2025-02-12T09:11:57+02:00February 12th, 2025|Notes, O Level Commerce Notes, Ordinary Level Notes|

Old Mutual. Image credit thezimbabwedaily.com ZIMSEC O Level Commerce Notes: Insurance: Functions of insurance underwriters

Functions of underwriters.

Are insurers (insurance companies) who provide insurance cover.
Assess risks (examine details in the proposal form)
Cover or accept risks by:
Singing their names against risks they have agreed to cover.
Charge and […]

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