Topic: Using PEST(LE) Analysis, explain the main external factors that can influence a business, using concrete examples where appropriate.

Order Description
Foundation Programme
CW1: 1000 words(+/-10%)
Standard 11-point font; e.g., Calibri or Corbel
SINGLE line spacing
NO paragraph indentation. Instead, Leave a line between paragraphs.
NO BOLD text
NO section headings
Citations must be used including author’s last name, date of publication and page number)
All direct quotes must be quoted in speech marks and sourced.

****You may use any sources but you MUST use at least THREE of the following sources:

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