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E-commerce

By garikaib|2022-09-15T12:43:26+02:00January 24th, 2023|Notes, O Level Commerce Notes, Ordinary Level Notes|

E commerce. Image credit techniasia.com ZIMSEC O Level Commerce Notes: Retail Trade: E-commerce

It is a system of buying and selling goods and services electronically.
The system operates through a computer connected to the internet or a television which has satellite connections. The products sold should […]

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Informative advertising

By garikaib|2022-09-15T12:43:20+02:00January 24th, 2023|Notes, O Level Commerce Notes, Ordinary Level Notes|

Informative advert. Image credit econet.co.zw ZIMSEC Commerce O Level Notes: Advertising: Informative advertising

This is a form of advertising that provides precise detail of goods and services.
It is especially used when launching new products, changes in prices and to tell where and how to buy the company’s […]

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Streambank cultivation,gold panning and other human activities

By garikaib|2022-09-15T12:43:13+02:00January 24th, 2023|Notes, O Level Geography, Ordinary Level Notes, River Processes|

Bananas growing near a stream. Image credit MediaWiki. ZIMSEC O Level Geography Notes: River Processes: Stream bank cultivation

Stream bank cultivation refers to the practice of growing or cultivation of crops near a wetland, stream or river.
Sub-Saharan Africa has faced political, socio-economic problems […]

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Oil Bulk Ore (O.B.O) Ships

By garikaib|2022-09-15T12:43:06+02:00January 24th, 2023|Notes, O Level Commerce Notes, Ordinary Level Notes, Transport|

Sabrina I, a bulk carrier. Image credit MediaWiki ZIMSEC O Level Commerce Notes: Transport: Oil Bulk Ore (O.B.O) Ships

Bulk Carriers

They are also known as Bulk Carriers.
They are a specialised type of ship (tankers) which carry special types of cargo.
These are bulk carrier […]

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Telex and Videoconferencing

By garikaib|2022-09-15T12:42:56+02:00January 24th, 2023|Notes, O Level Commerce Notes, Ordinary Level Notes|

Video conference room. Image credit colortone-av.com ZIMSEC O Level Commerce Notes: Communication: Telex and Teleconferencing

Telex

Uses a teleprinter and a telephone.
Messages can be received even if the office is closed.
Can operate unattended.
Provides a written record.
Has a telex number
The message can be corrected before sending it.

Video […]

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Marine Insurance

By garikaib|2022-09-15T12:42:46+02:00January 24th, 2023|Notes, O Level Commerce Notes, Ordinary Level Notes|

Image credit nauticalexpo.com Image credit nauticalexpo.com ZIMSEC O Level Commerce Notes: Insurance: Marine Insurance

Marine insurance

Covers against losses occurring at sea.

Cargo insurance

Covers against loss of goods transported by sea or goods transported by ships at sea.
Covers against damages or loss of goods during transportation.
Can be voyage policy ie. Cargo is insured […]

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Differences between Home and International trade

By garikaib|2022-09-15T12:42:39+02:00January 24th, 2023|Notes, O Level Commerce Notes, Ordinary Level Notes|

image credit iccwbo.org ZIMSEC O Level Commerce Notes: Differences between Home and International trade

Home trade is buying is the buying and selling of goods and services between people within a country’s borders ( Zimbabwe).
International trade involves the buying and selling of goods between people in one […]

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Indent document

By garikaib|2022-09-15T12:42:32+02:00January 24th, 2023|Notes, O Level Commerce Notes, Ordinary Level Notes|

Image credit gotomyies.com ZIMSEC O Level Commerce Notes: Indent document

Indent

An order to buy goods abroad.
Sent by an importer (principal) to an agent overseas.
Gives details of:
types, quantities and prices of goods required.
How the goods are to be forwarded.
Marking or numbers on crates […]

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Commerce: Partnership Features

By garikaib|2022-09-15T12:42:22+02:00January 24th, 2023|Notes, O Level Commerce Notes, Ordinary Level Notes|

Image credit adbrain.com ZIMSEC O Level Commerce Notes: Partnership Features

Is formed by written or verbal agreement between partners.
They are formed by 2-10 partners.
Professionals such as lawyers, doctors and accountants can form partnerships of 2 to unlimited members as they are not allowed to form limited liability companies.
Has fewer […]

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Commerce: Shares

By garikaib|2022-09-15T12:42:10+02:00January 24th, 2023|Notes, O Level Commerce Notes, Ordinary Level Notes|

Share certificate. Image credit genafashion.com ZIMSEC O Level Commerce Notes: Shares

January 2023