Skill Development

Advantages and
Disadvantages
Some people think that the best way to
run a business is within the family, what
are the advantages and disadvantages of
a family run business?
 Advantages and Disadvantages

Background information Paraphrase

Answer the question This/ Doing this can have both positive and
negative effects
Topic sentence 1 On the one hand, there are some
advantages/benefits which can be reaped from +
N/Ving
Supporting idea 1.1 Advantage 1

Explanation + Example or Result 1.1 Give an explanation + example or result Body 1

Supporting idea 1.2 Advantage 2

Explanation + Example or Result 1.1 Give an explanation + example or result

Topic sentence 2 On the other hand, there are several

disadvantages/downsides which are worth being
considered
Supporting idea 2.1 Disadvantage 1

Explanation + Example or Result 2.1 Give an explanation + example or result

Body 2
Supporting idea 2.2 Disadvantage 2

Explanation + Example or Result 2.2 Give an explanation + example or result

Conclusion In conclusion, while […] can be

beneficial/advantageous, it also has several
drawbacks.
 Introduction Structure

Paraphrase the
background information
It is believed that family – run
businesses have a higher chance of
success. In my opinion, doing this
can have both positive and negative
effects.

Answer the question

 Advantages and Disadvantages

Background information Paraphrase

Answer the question This/ Doing this can have both positive and
negative effects
Topic sentence 1 On the one hand, there are some
advantages/benefits which can be reaped from +
N/Ving
Supporting idea 1.1 Advantage 1

Explanation + Example or Result 1.1 Give an explanation + example or result Body 1

Supporting idea 1.2 Advantage 2

Explanation + Example or Result 1.1 Give an explanation + example or result

Topic sentence 2 On the other hand, there are several

disadvantages/downsides which are worth being
considered
Supporting idea 2.1 Disadvantage 1

Explanation + Example or Result 2.1 Give an explanation + example or result

Body 2
Supporting idea 2.2 Disadvantage 2

Explanation + Example or Result 2.2 Give an explanation + example or result

Conclusion In conclusion, while […] can be

beneficial/advantageous, it also has several
drawbacks.
 Advantages and Disadvantages

Topic sentence 1 On the one hand, there are several benefits

which can be reaped from a family-run
business
Supporting idea 1.1

Example/Result 1.1
 Advantages and Disadvantages

Topic sentence 1 On the one hand, there are several benefits

which can be reaped from a family-run
business
Supporting idea 1.1 Easy to control

Example/Result 1.1 A great benefit to all family members.

 Body 1

On the one hand, there are a number of advantages of

a family – run business. First, since the business is
operated and overseen by family members, such as Advantage 1
children and wife, or relatives, it is difficult for any
outside parties to steal away the control of the
business. This means that the family has an absolute Explanation
power and control over strategic decisions, staffing, or
payroll, which will certainly be of great benefit to all Result
family members.
 Advantages and Disadvantages

Topic sentence 1 On the one hand, there are several benefits

which can be reaped from a family-run
business.
Supporting idea 1.2

Example/Result 1.2
 Advantages and Disadvantages

Topic sentence 1 On the one hand, there are several benefits

which can be reaped from a family-run
business.
Supporting idea 1.2 Don’t need to follow financial reporting
requirements
Example/Result 1.2 Save a great deal of money
 Body 1 – 1st view

Explanation
Second, since family – run businesses are private
Advantage 2
corporations, they are not subject to complex financial
reporting requirements. As a result, the business can
save a great deal of money on hiring a team of
Result
professional accountants to prepare external reports
and deal with government stakeholders.
 Body 1
Topic sentence
On the one hand, there are a number of advantages of a
family – run business. First, since the business is
operated and overseen by family members, such as
children and wife, or relatives, it is difficult for any
outside parties to steal away the control of the business. Advantage 1
This means that the family has an absolute power and
control over strategic decisions, staffing, or payroll,
which will certainly be of great benefit to all family
members. Second, since family – run businesses are
private corporations, they are not subject to complex Advantage 2
financial reporting requirements. As a result, the
business can save a great deal of money on hiring a
team of professional accountants to prepare external
reports and deal with government stakeholders.
 Advantages and Disadvantages

Topic sentence 2 On the other hand, there are several downsides of

family – run businesses which are worth being
considered.
Supporting idea 2.1

Example/Result 2.1

Supporting idea 2.2

Example/Result 2.2
 Advantages and Disadvantages

Topic sentence 2 On the other hand, there are several downsides of

family – run businesses which are worth being
considered.
Supporting idea 2.1 Sabotage family relationship

Example/Result 2.1 Dispute over salaries might lead to family

estrangement.
Supporting idea 2.2 Unfair to other employees

Example/Result 2.2 Their efforts will not be recognized enough

 Body 2
Topic sentence

On the other hand, there are several downsides of

family – run businesses which are worth being
considered. First, business – related conflicts among Disadvantage 1
family members have the potential to sabotage any
family relationships. Fox example, a dispute over
either business ownership or salaries might lead to a
quarrel or even a family estrangement. Second, non –
family employees working for a family – run business
might view this business practice as unfair towards
them. For instance, even if they perform exceptionally Disadvantage 2
well and make enormous contributions to the
company, chances are they will not be recognized
enough compared to those who are family members.
 Agree- disagree

Conclusion In conclusion, while […] can be

beneficial/advantageous, it also has several
drawbacks.

In conclusion, while having a business run by family members can

be beneficial, it also has several drawbacks.
 Skill Development

Advantages &
Disadvantages
Nowadays, more and more people decide
to have children later in their life. What are
the advantages and disadvantages?
 Advantages and Disadvantages

Topic sentence 1 On the one hand, there are some

advantages/benefits which can be
reaped from + N/Ving
Supporting idea 1.1
Explanation + Example or Result
1.1
Supporting idea 1.2

Explanation + Example or Result

1.1
Topic sentence 2 On the other hand, there are several
disadvantages/downsides which are
worth being considered
Supporting idea 2.1

Explanation + Example or Result

2.1
Supporting idea 2.2

Explanation + Example or Result

2.2
 Advantages and Disadvantages
Topic sentence 1
Supporting idea 1.1
Explanation + Example or Result
1.1
Supporting idea 1.2
Explanation + Example or Result
1.1
Topic sentence 2
Supporting idea 2.1
Explanation + Example or Result
2.1
Supporting idea 2.2
Explanation + Example or Result
2.2
On the one hand, there are some
advantages/benefits which can be
reaped from + N/Ving
Have time for work
Climb the career ladder -> successful
life
Acquire more knowledge of children
rearing
Benefit a child development
On the other hand, there are several
disadvantages/downsides which are
worth being considered
Affect a woman’s health as well as
her baby’s health
A baby might suffer from respiratory
problems
Cause an age gap
Parents cannot understand their
offspring