http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/news/bottomlineInsight into business from the people at the top. Evan Davis meets influential business leaders for a round table conversation about the issues that matter to their companies and their customers. The BBC produces two radio versions of this programme - one for the UK audience that can be heard on BBC Radio 4 on Thursday evenings at 20:30 GMT, and one for the international audience that can be heard on BBC World Service on Fridays at 22:06 GMT.Insight into business from the people at the top. Evan Davis meets influential business leaders for a round table conversation about the issues that matter to their companies and their customers. The BBC produces two radio versions of this programme - one for the UK audience that can be heard on BBC Radio 4 on Thursday evenings at 20:30 GMT, and one for the international audience that can be heard on BBC World Service on Fridays at 22:06 GMT.BBC Radio 4BBCpodcast.support@bbc.co.uken-gbhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/assets/artwork/bottomline.jpghttp://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/news/bottomline(C) BBC 2013Thu, 13 Jun 2013 21:00:18 +0100Business, Evan Davis, investment, stockmarkets, economics, CEO, financeBusiness, Evan Davis, investment, stockmarkets, economics, CEO, financenononadultTravel companies have had to deal with upheaval in popular destinations and recession for their customers at home recently so how do they plan their seasonal business for places in crisis and political unrest such as Greece and Egypt? Evan Davis discusses this and the future of tourism in Greece with his guests Peter Long, CEO TUI Travel; Carolyn McCall, CEO Easyjet and Andreas Andreadis CEO SANI ResortTravel companies have had to deal with upheaval in popular destinations and recession for their customers at home recently so how do they plan their seasonal business for places in crisis and political unrest such as Greece and Egypt? Evan Davis...Travel companies have had to deal with upheaval in popular destinations and recession for their customers at home recently so how do they plan their seasonal business for places in crisis and political unrest such as Greece and Egypt? Evan Davis discusses this and the future of tourism in Greece with his guests Peter Long, CEO TUI Travel; Carolyn McCall, CEO Easyjet and Andreas Andreadis CEO SANI ResortThu, 13 Jun 2013 21:00:00 +010028:01http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20130613-2100.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20130613-2100a.mp3BBC Radio 4What permanent marks has the recession made on the recruitment business and the job market? And how have companies caught in the eye of the storm adapted to survive? Evan Davis speaks to three recruiters from different ends of the market - the shop floor to the top floor. . Guests : Virginia Bottomley, Odgers Berndtson Matthew Sanders, CEO de Poel Ian Temple, chair Hydrogen Group Producer : Rosamund JonesWhat permanent marks has the recession made on the recruitment business and the job market? And how have companies caught in the eye of the storm adapted to survive? Evan Davis speaks to three recruiters from different ends of the market - the shop...What permanent marks has the recession made on the recruitment business and the job market? And how have companies caught in the eye of the storm adapted to survive? Evan Davis speaks to three recruiters from different ends of the market - the shop floor to the top floor. . Guests : Virginia Bottomley, Odgers Berndtson Matthew Sanders, CEO de Poel Ian Temple, chair Hydrogen Group Producer : Rosamund JonesThu, 06 Jun 2013 21:00:00 +010027:51http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20130606-2100.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20130606-2100a.mp3BBC Radio 4The App industry has a global marketplace and "appreneurs" are trying to make money in markets where traditional business rules do not apply. Evan Davis meets appreneurs and asks how they make a living if their product is free? And how do they market to customers if they don’t know who they are? Guests : Barry Meade, co-founder Fireproof Studios Professor Anthony Steed, co-founder Animal Systems Max Whitby, co-founder & CEO Touch PressThe App industry has a global marketplace and "appreneurs" are trying to make money in markets where traditional business rules do not apply. Evan Davis meets appreneurs and asks how they make a living if their product is free? And how do they...The App industry has a global marketplace and "appreneurs" are trying to make money in markets where traditional business rules do not apply. Evan Davis meets appreneurs and asks how they make a living if their product is free? And how do they market to customers if they don’t know who they are? Guests : Barry Meade, co-founder Fireproof Studios Professor Anthony Steed, co-founder Animal Systems Max Whitby, co-founder & CEO Touch PressThu, 30 May 2013 21:00:00 +010027:46http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20130530-2100.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20130530-2100a.mp3BBC Radio 4Evan Davis chairs a round table discussion with business people who make money from education - from running low cost schools in Africa to training the next generation of lawyers.Evan Davis chairs a round table discussion with business people who make money from education - from running low cost schools in Africa to training the next generation of lawyers....Evan Davis chairs a round table discussion with business people who make money from education - from running low cost schools in Africa to training the next generation of lawyers.Thu, 28 Mar 2013 21:00:00 +000028:10http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20130328-2100.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20130328-2100a.mp3BBC Radio 4Evan Davis and guests explore the challenges and pitfalls of the wine trade.Evan Davis and guests explore the challenges and pitfalls of the wine trade....Evan Davis and guests explore the challenges and pitfalls of the wine trade.Thu, 21 Mar 2013 21:00:00 +000028:07http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20130321-2100.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20130321-2100a.mp3BBC Radio 4Evan Davis asks his guests about their tales of corporate turnarounds and explores what it takes to rescue a sinking company.Evan Davis asks his guests about their tales of corporate turnarounds and explores what it takes to rescue a sinking company....Evan Davis asks his guests about their tales of corporate turnarounds and explores what it takes to rescue a sinking company.Thu, 14 Mar 2013 21:00:00 +000027:41http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20130314-2100.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20130314-2100a.mp3BBC Radio 4Evan Davis meets three business leaders who sell goods and services to governments. How hard is it to win contracts and what are the challenges of doing business with the state?Evan Davis meets three business leaders who sell goods and services to governments. How hard is it to win contracts and what are the challenges of doing business with the state?...Evan Davis meets three business leaders who sell goods and services to governments. How hard is it to win contracts and what are the challenges of doing business with the state?Thu, 07 Mar 2013 21:00:00 +000028:01http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20130307-2100.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20130307-2100a.mp3BBC Radio 4Evan Davis and three top names from the world of retail swap thoughts on how to save bricks and mortar shopping. They also consider what makes a good shop assistant.Evan Davis and three top names from the world of retail swap thoughts on how to save bricks and mortar shopping. They also consider what makes a good shop assistant....Evan Davis and three top names from the world of retail swap thoughts on how to save bricks and mortar shopping. They also consider what makes a good shop assistant.Thu, 28 Feb 2013 21:00:00 +000027:58http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20130228-2100.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20130228-2100a.mp3BBC Radio 4Evan Davis cuts through confusion and spin to present a clearer view of the business world. This week his guests talk about the challenges of doing business in and out of Africa.Evan Davis cuts through confusion and spin to present a clearer view of the business world. This week his guests talk about the challenges of doing business in and out of Africa....Evan Davis cuts through confusion and spin to present a clearer view of the business world. This week his guests talk about the challenges of doing business in and out of Africa.Thu, 21 Feb 2013 21:00:00 +000027:47http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20130221-2100.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20130221-2100a.mp3BBC Radio 4Evan Davis chairs a discussion providing insight into business from people at the top. This week, he meets three pioneers of alternative finance and asks - can they beat the banks?Evan Davis chairs a discussion providing insight into business from people at the top. This week, he meets three pioneers of alternative finance and asks - can they beat the banks?...Evan Davis chairs a discussion providing insight into business from people at the top. This week, he meets three pioneers of alternative finance and asks - can they beat the banks?Thu, 14 Feb 2013 21:00:00 +000027:50http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20130214-2100.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20130214-2100b.mp3BBC Radio 4The traditional print book industry is being shaken up by the digital revolution. Evan Davis and guests examine what the publishing landscape might look like once the dust settles.The traditional print book industry is being shaken up by the digital revolution. Evan Davis and guests examine what the publishing landscape might look like once the dust settles....The traditional print book industry is being shaken up by the digital revolution. Evan Davis and guests examine what the publishing landscape might look like once the dust settles.Thu, 07 Feb 2013 21:00:00 +000027:54http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20130207-2100.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20130207-2100a.mp3BBC Radio 4Evan Davis cuts through confusion and spin to present a clearer view of the business world. This week he explores the gambling industry and how it's being tranformed by technology.Evan Davis cuts through confusion and spin to present a clearer view of the business world. This week he explores the gambling industry and how it's being tranformed by technology....Evan Davis cuts through confusion and spin to present a clearer view of the business world. This week he explores the gambling industry and how it's being tranformed by technology.Thu, 31 Jan 2013 21:00:00 +000027:50http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20130131-2100.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20130131-2100a.mp3BBC Radio 4Family firms are the backbone of the world's economies, but only a third survive to the second generation. Evan Davis and guests explore the ups and downs of running a business with your relatives.Family firms are the backbone of the world's economies, but only a third survive to the second generation. Evan Davis and guests explore the ups and downs of running a business with your relatives....Family firms are the backbone of the world's economies, but only a third survive to the second generation. Evan Davis and guests explore the ups and downs of running a business with your relatives.Thu, 24 Jan 2013 21:00:00 +000027:52http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20130124-2100.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20130124-2100a.mp3BBC Radio 4Planet New – the world of wonderfully innovative ideas that give rise to new products. There are many arguments about how to solve the world’s economic problems. But if there’s one solution that most will agree on it’s that we need more new products to drive capitalism and make us richer. Evan Davis and guests discuss the importance of innovation for the global economy and the impediments to this kind of creativity. They also swap thoughts on the ‘pivot’ – when to change your mind in business.Planet New – the world of wonderfully innovative ideas that give rise to new products. There are many arguments about how to solve the world’s economic problems. But if there’s one solution that most will agree on it’s that we need more new products...Planet New – the world of wonderfully innovative ideas that give rise to new products. There are many arguments about how to solve the world’s economic problems. But if there’s one solution that most will agree on it’s that we need more new products to drive capitalism and make us richer. Evan Davis and guests discuss the importance of innovation for the global economy and the impediments to this kind of creativity. They also swap thoughts on the ‘pivot’ – when to change your mind in business.Thu, 15 Nov 2012 20:30:00 +000028:07http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20121115-2030.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20121115-2030a.mp3BBC Radio 4Financial services have the power to enrich an economy – or to ruin it completely. But what kind of reform is required to get them fit for the 21st century? Evan Davis and a panel of top business brains discuss.Financial services have the power to enrich an economy – or to ruin it completely. But what kind of reform is required to get them fit for the 21st century? Evan Davis and a panel of top business brains discuss....Financial services have the power to enrich an economy – or to ruin it completely. But what kind of reform is required to get them fit for the 21st century? Evan Davis and a panel of top business brains discuss.Thu, 08 Nov 2012 21:00:00 +000027:59http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20121108-2100.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20121108-2100b.mp3BBC Radio 4What is the right price for a product or service? Evan Davis and guests discuss the different strategies companies use to decide what to charge. How much of it is educated guesswork as to what they can get away with?What is the right price for a product or service? Evan Davis and guests discuss the different strategies companies use to decide what to charge. How much of it is educated guesswork as to what they can get away with?...What is the right price for a product or service? Evan Davis and guests discuss the different strategies companies use to decide what to charge. How much of it is educated guesswork as to what they can get away with?Thu, 01 Nov 2012 21:00:00 +000028:01http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20121101-2100.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20121101-2100a.mp3BBC Radio 4The Business of sport – Evan Davis speaks to the top business brains in the industry. How did they re-invent their sports and bring in new and bigger audiences?The Business of sport – Evan Davis speaks to the top business brains in the industry. How did they re-invent their sports and bring in new and bigger audiences?...The Business of sport – Evan Davis speaks to the top business brains in the industry. How did they re-invent their sports and bring in new and bigger audiences?Thu, 25 Oct 2012 21:00:00 +010028:06http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20121025-2100.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20121025-2100b.mp3BBC Radio 4There's competition - and then there's super-competition. Evan's guests consider the perils and possibilities of doing business in an overcrowded market. And, ahead of the latest James Bond film, they swap thoughts on product placement and celebrity endorsement. How do you ensure your products are seen in all the right places and none of the wrong ones?There's competition - and then there's super-competition. Evan's guests consider the perils and possibilities of doing business in an overcrowded market. And, ahead of the latest James Bond film, they swap thoughts on product placement and celebrity...There's competition - and then there's super-competition. Evan's guests consider the perils and possibilities of doing business in an overcrowded market. And, ahead of the latest James Bond film, they swap thoughts on product placement and celebrity endorsement. How do you ensure your products are seen in all the right places and none of the wrong ones?Thu, 18 Oct 2012 21:00:00 +010027:48http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20121018-2100.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20121018-2100a.mp3BBC Radio 4Business is obsessed with quality - but does it really mean? Evan guests swap thoughts on how to get it high, and why might it end up low. They also compare notes on their respective weaknesses.Business is obsessed with quality - but does it really mean? Evan guests swap thoughts on how to get it high, and why might it end up low. They also compare notes on their respective weaknesses....Business is obsessed with quality - but does it really mean? Evan guests swap thoughts on how to get it high, and why might it end up low. They also compare notes on their respective weaknesses.Thu, 11 Oct 2012 21:00:00 +010027:46http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20121011-2100.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20121011-2100a.mp3BBC Radio 4Handling the company board is a delicate art. Stephanie Flanders' three guests have spent many years around the top table – they share their tips for mastering the hidden agendas and clashing egos. They also swap thoughts on the risks and rewards of running large incumbent companies as opposed to smaller startups.Handling the company board is a delicate art. Stephanie Flanders' three guests have spent many years around the top table – they share their tips for mastering the hidden agendas and clashing egos. They also swap thoughts on the risks and rewards of...Handling the company board is a delicate art. Stephanie Flanders' three guests have spent many years around the top table – they share their tips for mastering the hidden agendas and clashing egos. They also swap thoughts on the risks and rewards of running large incumbent companies as opposed to smaller startups.Thu, 04 Oct 2012 21:00:00 +010027:50http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20121004-2100.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20121004-2100a.mp3BBC Radio 4The product that made us: Evan Davis’s guests tell the stories of a product that has shaped the fortunes of their companies. They also discuss firing people - how easy should it be to dismiss an employee?The product that made us: Evan Davis’s guests tell the stories of a product that has shaped the fortunes of their companies. They also discuss firing people - how easy should it be to dismiss an employee?...The product that made us: Evan Davis’s guests tell the stories of a product that has shaped the fortunes of their companies. They also discuss firing people - how easy should it be to dismiss an employee?Thu, 27 Sep 2012 21:00:00 +010027:54http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20120927-2100.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20120927-2100a.mp3BBC Radio 4Is Europe in decline? Or are its current woes mere bumps on the road to greater prosperity? Evan Davis and guests also debate the pros and cons of silos, those invisible barriers that can develop in almost any organisation.Is Europe in decline? Or are its current woes mere bumps on the road to greater prosperity? Evan Davis and guests also debate the pros and cons of silos, those invisible barriers that can develop in almost any organisation....Is Europe in decline? Or are its current woes mere bumps on the road to greater prosperity? Evan Davis and guests also debate the pros and cons of silos, those invisible barriers that can develop in almost any organisation.Thu, 20 Sep 2012 21:00:00 +010027:43http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20120920-2100.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20120920-2100a.mp3BBC Radio 4Roads, bridges, tunnels, pipelines, runways, cables - Evan Davis and guests examine the costly business of building and running infrastructure. They also debate the pros and cons of media training.Roads, bridges, tunnels, pipelines, runways, cables - Evan Davis and guests examine the costly business of building and running infrastructure. They also debate the pros and cons of media training....Roads, bridges, tunnels, pipelines, runways, cables - Evan Davis and guests examine the costly business of building and running infrastructure. They also debate the pros and cons of media training.Thu, 12 Jul 2012 21:00:00 +010027:51http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20120712-2100.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20120712-2100a.mp3BBC Radio 4Big brands vs own-labels. Evan Davis and guests swap thoughts on the evolution and hierarchy of brands. Who has the upper hand in the many battles being fought between big consumer brands and shops’ own-labels? They also consider consumer tastes – do their own customers have good taste, or do they just buy what they’re given?Big brands vs own-labels. Evan Davis and guests swap thoughts on the evolution and hierarchy of brands. Who has the upper hand in the many battles being fought between big consumer brands and shops’ own-labels? They also consider consumer tastes – do...Big brands vs own-labels. Evan Davis and guests swap thoughts on the evolution and hierarchy of brands. Who has the upper hand in the many battles being fought between big consumer brands and shops’ own-labels? They also consider consumer tastes – do their own customers have good taste, or do they just buy what they’re given?Thu, 05 Jul 2012 21:00:00 +010027:47http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20120705-2100.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20120705-2100a.mp3BBC Radio 4Capital allocation - do deserving companies get the money they need for investment, or do the undeserving get more than they should? Evan Davis asks his executive panel how well the market distributes capital to the right businesses.Capital allocation - do deserving companies get the money they need for investment, or do the undeserving get more than they should? Evan Davis asks his executive panel how well the market distributes capital to the right businesses....Capital allocation - do deserving companies get the money they need for investment, or do the undeserving get more than they should? Evan Davis asks his executive panel how well the market distributes capital to the right businesses.Thu, 28 Jun 2012 21:00:00 +010027:52http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20120628-2100.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20120628-2100a.mp3BBC Radio 4How do top executives spend their time each day? What does running a company actually involve? Evan Davis asks his guests to reveal the inner secrets of their diaries. They also consider the so-called Shareholder Spring – how investors are rebelling against corporate pay.How do top executives spend their time each day? What does running a company actually involve? Evan Davis asks his guests to reveal the inner secrets of their diaries. They also consider the so-called Shareholder Spring – how investors are rebelling...How do top executives spend their time each day? What does running a company actually involve? Evan Davis asks his guests to reveal the inner secrets of their diaries. They also consider the so-called Shareholder Spring – how investors are rebelling against corporate pay.Thu, 21 Jun 2012 21:00:00 +010027:59http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20120621-2100.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20120621-2100a.mp3BBC Radio 4How restrained should business be when selling products to customers that aren't necessarily that good for them? Plus, the psychology of competition - how focussed are companies on their rivals? Evan Davis and a panel of top executive guests debate the issues.How restrained should business be when selling products to customers that aren't necessarily that good for them? Plus, the psychology of competition - how focussed are companies on their rivals? Evan Davis and a panel of top executive guests debate...How restrained should business be when selling products to customers that aren't necessarily that good for them? Plus, the psychology of competition - how focussed are companies on their rivals? Evan Davis and a panel of top executive guests debate the issues.Thu, 14 Jun 2012 21:00:00 +010027:54http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20120614-2100.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20120614-2100a.mp3BBC Radio 4Evan Davis and his guests discuss different types of employment contracts and ask how far employers should go in checking their employees' behaviour. Featuring Nick Buckles, CEO, G4S, Eric Born, CEO, Wincanton and Jason Iftakhar, Co-founder, Swifty Scooters.Evan Davis and his guests discuss different types of employment contracts and ask how far employers should go in checking their employees' behaviour. Featuring Nick Buckles, CEO, G4S, Eric Born, CEO, Wincanton and Jason Iftakhar, Co-founder, Swifty...Evan Davis and his guests discuss different types of employment contracts and ask how far employers should go in checking their employees' behaviour. Featuring Nick Buckles, CEO, G4S, Eric Born, CEO, Wincanton and Jason Iftakhar, Co-founder, Swifty Scooters.Thu, 07 Jun 2012 20:30:00 +010027:50http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20120607-2030.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20120607-2030d.mp3BBC Radio 4Europe is top of the agenda as Evan Davis asks his executive guests about the outlook for the Euro, and the risks and opportunities in the global economy more generally.Europe is top of the agenda as Evan Davis asks his executive guests about the outlook for the Euro, and the risks and opportunities in the global economy more generally....Europe is top of the agenda as Evan Davis asks his executive guests about the outlook for the Euro, and the risks and opportunities in the global economy more generally.Thu, 31 May 2012 21:00:00 +010027:48http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20120531-2100.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20120531-2100a.mp3BBC Radio 4Hard-boiled or soft-hearted - when is it right to be tough at the top? Evan Davis and his executive guests debate ruthlessness in business. Plus, capitalism in places that business overlooks - they also talk about investing and selling in deprived areas.Hard-boiled or soft-hearted - when is it right to be tough at the top? Evan Davis and his executive guests debate ruthlessness in business. Plus, capitalism in places that business overlooks - they also talk about investing and selling in deprived...Hard-boiled or soft-hearted - when is it right to be tough at the top? Evan Davis and his executive guests debate ruthlessness in business. Plus, capitalism in places that business overlooks - they also talk about investing and selling in deprived areas.Thu, 29 Mar 2012 21:00:00 +010027:45http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20120329-2100.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20120329-2100a.mp3BBC Radio 4Anatomy of a decision. Evan Davis and guests discuss executive decision making using examples from their professional life. They also swap thoughts on stress – their own and that of their employees.Anatomy of a decision. Evan Davis and guests discuss executive decision making using examples from their professional life. They also swap thoughts on stress – their own and that of their employees....Anatomy of a decision. Evan Davis and guests discuss executive decision making using examples from their professional life. They also swap thoughts on stress – their own and that of their employees.Thu, 22 Mar 2012 21:00:00 +000027:48http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20120322-2100.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20120322-2100a.mp3BBC Radio 4Good leadership - can you turn a mediocre manager into a brilliant boss? Self-help books and management courses may try, but good leaders are still hard to come by. So what does great leadership consist of, and do Evan's three guests have it? They also discuss dematerialisation - could their companies survive using 20% less of everything?Good leadership - can you turn a mediocre manager into a brilliant boss? Self-help books and management courses may try, but good leaders are still hard to come by. So what does great leadership consist of, and do Evan's three guests have it? They...Good leadership - can you turn a mediocre manager into a brilliant boss? Self-help books and management courses may try, but good leaders are still hard to come by. So what does great leadership consist of, and do Evan's three guests have it? They also discuss dematerialisation - could their companies survive using 20% less of everything?Thu, 15 Mar 2012 21:00:00 +000027:49http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20120315-2100.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20120315-2100a.mp3BBC Radio 4Cock-up or conspiracy? Evan Davis asks his executive guests about mistakes and malpractice in business - why they occur and how best to avoid them.Cock-up or conspiracy? Evan Davis asks his executive guests about mistakes and malpractice in business - why they occur and how best to avoid them....Cock-up or conspiracy? Evan Davis asks his executive guests about mistakes and malpractice in business - why they occur and how best to avoid them.Thu, 08 Mar 2012 21:00:00 +000027:47http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20120308-2100.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20120308-2100a.mp3BBC Radio 4Reinventing a business is something this week's panel have all had some experience of - they work in pubs, cinemas and telecom services. But what are the possibilities and pitfalls of reinvention? They also swap ideas on what they think our children should be taught at school.Reinventing a business is something this week's panel have all had some experience of - they work in pubs, cinemas and telecom services. But what are the possibilities and pitfalls of reinvention? They also swap ideas on what they think our children...Reinventing a business is something this week's panel have all had some experience of - they work in pubs, cinemas and telecom services. But what are the possibilities and pitfalls of reinvention? They also swap ideas on what they think our children should be taught at school.Thu, 01 Mar 2012 21:00:00 +000027:55http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20120301-2100.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20120301-2100a.mp3BBC Radio 4The curious business of expert advice. Evan Davis's guests this week come from very different industry sectors, but have one thing in common - they're to some extent selling expertise, knowledge that the customer doesn't have. If consumers are in a state of relative ignorance, how can they shop around? What stops them getting ripped off? They also swap thoughts on religion in the workplace.The curious business of expert advice. Evan Davis's guests this week come from very different industry sectors, but have one thing in common - they're to some extent selling expertise, knowledge that the customer doesn't have. If consumers are in a...The curious business of expert advice. Evan Davis's guests this week come from very different industry sectors, but have one thing in common - they're to some extent selling expertise, knowledge that the customer doesn't have. If consumers are in a state of relative ignorance, how can they shop around? What stops them getting ripped off? They also swap thoughts on religion in the workplace.Thu, 23 Feb 2012 21:00:00 +000027:52http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20120223-2100.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20120223-2100a.mp3BBC Radio 4Three young entrepreneurs share their headaches and hopes as they discuss the challenges of creating and running a business. Presented by Evan Davis.Three young entrepreneurs share their headaches and hopes as they discuss the challenges of creating and running a business. Presented by Evan Davis....Three young entrepreneurs share their headaches and hopes as they discuss the challenges of creating and running a business. Presented by Evan Davis.Thu, 16 Feb 2012 21:00:00 +000027:58http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20120216-2100.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20120216-2100a.mp3BBC Radio 4Does it really take a big ego to be successful in business? Evan Davis asks his panel about egos and narcissicm. And what's so special about the US when it comes to successful startups?Does it really take a big ego to be successful in business? Evan Davis asks his panel about egos and narcissicm. And what's so special about the US when it comes to successful startups?...Does it really take a big ego to be successful in business? Evan Davis asks his panel about egos and narcissicm. And what's so special about the US when it comes to successful startups?Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:00:00 +000027:44http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20120209-2100.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20120209-2100a.mp3BBC Radio 4Evan Davis and his panel talk cars. What road is the automotive industry on? Just where is it headed? They also consider whether it’s best to be a wage slave, with a regular salary, or to take a share of the profits of a business.Evan Davis and his panel talk cars. What road is the automotive industry on? Just where is it headed? They also consider whether it’s best to be a wage slave, with a regular salary, or to take a share of the profits of a business....Evan Davis and his panel talk cars. What road is the automotive industry on? Just where is it headed? They also consider whether it’s best to be a wage slave, with a regular salary, or to take a share of the profits of a business.Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:00:00 +000028:02http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20120202-2100.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20120202-2100a.mp3BBC Radio 4It's become a dirty word, often associated with negatives like 'crony' and 'crisis'. Evan Davis asks his executive panel how they would redesign and rebrand capitalism. They also swap thoughts on when you reach your prime in business. First in a new series.It's become a dirty word, often associated with negatives like 'crony' and 'crisis'. Evan Davis asks his executive panel how they would redesign and rebrand capitalism. They also swap thoughts on when you reach your prime in business. First in a new...It's become a dirty word, often associated with negatives like 'crony' and 'crisis'. Evan Davis asks his executive panel how they would redesign and rebrand capitalism. They also swap thoughts on when you reach your prime in business. First in a new series.Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:00:00 +000027:57http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20120126-2100.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20120126-2100a.mp3BBC Radio 4Evan Davis and his panel consider whether now’s the time for companies to pursue big, ambitious ideas – or is it a time for more modest aspirations? They also discuss banking with the boss of retail banking at Royal Bank of Scotland, and take stock of the consumer sector in the run-up to Christmas. Last in the current series.Evan Davis and his panel consider whether now’s the time for companies to pursue big, ambitious ideas – or is it a time for more modest aspirations? They also discuss banking with the boss of retail banking at Royal Bank of Scotland, and take stock of...Evan Davis and his panel consider whether now’s the time for companies to pursue big, ambitious ideas – or is it a time for more modest aspirations? They also discuss banking with the boss of retail banking at Royal Bank of Scotland, and take stock of the consumer sector in the run-up to Christmas. Last in the current series.Thu, 17 Nov 2011 21:00:00 +000027:56http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20111117-2100.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20111117-2100a.mp3BBC Radio 4Evan Davis asks his panel about the importance of bonds to business. The boss of Heathrow reveals the trials of running an airport. And the panel considers whether a good manager can run any company of any type.Evan Davis asks his panel about the importance of bonds to business. The boss of Heathrow reveals the trials of running an airport. And the panel considers whether a good manager can run any company of any type....Evan Davis asks his panel about the importance of bonds to business. The boss of Heathrow reveals the trials of running an airport. And the panel considers whether a good manager can run any company of any type.Thu, 10 Nov 2011 21:00:00 +000027:59http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20111110-2100.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20111110-2100a.mp3BBC Radio 4What's the secret of a happy business marriage? Evan Davis asks his panel about the key partnerships they have with other companies. They also consider whether flat organisations work best.What's the secret of a happy business marriage? Evan Davis asks his panel about the key partnerships they have with other companies. They also consider whether flat organisations work best....What's the secret of a happy business marriage? Evan Davis asks his panel about the key partnerships they have with other companies. They also consider whether flat organisations work best.Thu, 03 Nov 2011 21:00:00 +000027:57http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20111103-2100.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20111103-2100a.mp3BBC Radio 4In the third programme in her series of debates about the financial crisis, Stephanie Flanders asks a panel of top economic thinkers whether the world has the institutions it needs to confront today's problems. Stephanie is joined in the studio by Willem Buiter, Chief Economist at Citigroup, Jim O'Neill Chairman of the asset management division of Goldman Sachs and Katinka Barysch, Deputy Director of the Centre for European Reform in London. They'll also discuss whether the lesson of the last few years - especially in the eurozone - is that national democracies and global markets simply don't mix. Producer: Caroline Bayley Editor: Stephen ChilcottIn the third programme in her series of debates about the financial crisis, Stephanie Flanders asks a panel of top economic thinkers whether the world has the institutions it needs to confront today's problems. Stephanie is joined in the studio by...In the third programme in her series of debates about the financial crisis, Stephanie Flanders asks a panel of top economic thinkers whether the world has the institutions it needs to confront today's problems. Stephanie is joined in the studio by Willem Buiter, Chief Economist at Citigroup, Jim O'Neill Chairman of the asset management division of Goldman Sachs and Katinka Barysch, Deputy Director of the Centre for European Reform in London. They'll also discuss whether the lesson of the last few years - especially in the eurozone - is that national democracies and global markets simply don't mix. Producer: Caroline Bayley Editor: Stephen ChilcottWed, 02 Nov 2011 15:30:00 +000028:28http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20111102-1530.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20111102-1530a.mp3BBC Radio 4A smorgasbord of topics as Evan Davis and his panel of guests discuss everything from Swedish business and Ikea, to the Eurozone crisis and product proliferation.A smorgasbord of topics as Evan Davis and his panel of guests discuss everything from Swedish business and Ikea, to the Eurozone crisis and product proliferation....A smorgasbord of topics as Evan Davis and his panel of guests discuss everything from Swedish business and Ikea, to the Eurozone crisis and product proliferation.Thu, 27 Oct 2011 21:00:00 +010027:50http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20111027-2100.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20111027-2100a.mp3BBC Radio 4Should we blame the bankers or the economists when it comes to the global financial crisis? And what can we learn from the current crisis? In the second of three programmes, BBC Economics Editor Stephanie Flanders discusses the global economy with high-profile economic thinkers, including billionaire investor George Soros; Sir Howard Davies, former director of the London School of Economics and Dr DeAnne Julius, chair of Chatham House and a former member of the Bank of England's monetary policy committee.Should we blame the bankers or the economists when it comes to the global financial crisis? And what can we learn from the current crisis? In the second of three programmes, BBC Economics Editor Stephanie Flanders discusses the global economy with...Should we blame the bankers or the economists when it comes to the global financial crisis? And what can we learn from the current crisis? In the second of three programmes, BBC Economics Editor Stephanie Flanders discusses the global economy with high-profile economic thinkers, including billionaire investor George Soros; Sir Howard Davies, former director of the London School of Economics and Dr DeAnne Julius, chair of Chatham House and a former member of the Bank of England's monetary policy committee.Wed, 26 Oct 2011 15:30:00 +010028:25http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20111026-1530.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20111026-1530b.mp3BBC Radio 4As protests continue around the world against the financial sector, Evan Davis and three guests from that industry consider a fundamental question: does the sector create genuine wealth, or is it essentially parasitic, finding ingenious ways of distributing other people’s wealth to its own workers?As protests continue around the world against the financial sector, Evan Davis and three guests from that industry consider a fundamental question: does the sector create genuine wealth, or is it essentially parasitic, finding ingenious ways of...As protests continue around the world against the financial sector, Evan Davis and three guests from that industry consider a fundamental question: does the sector create genuine wealth, or is it essentially parasitic, finding ingenious ways of distributing other people’s wealth to its own workers?Thu, 20 Oct 2011 21:00:00 +010028:04http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20111020-2100.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20111020-2100a.mp3BBC Radio 4What does the future hold for the Euro? BBC Economics editor Stephanie Flanders discusses how the current economic crisis will play out over the next decade. Joined by a panel of top economic thinkers, she ask if Western economies can expect to grow at all over the next few years, and will the Euro exist in ten years time? Stephanie is joined by Nicola Horlick of Bramdean Asset Management; David Roche of global investment research firm Independent Strategy and Will Hutton, chair of the Big Innovation Centre - a new think tank set up by the Work Foundation.What does the future hold for the Euro? BBC Economics editor Stephanie Flanders discusses how the current economic crisis will play out over the next decade. Joined by a panel of top economic thinkers, she ask if Western economies can expect to grow...What does the future hold for the Euro? BBC Economics editor Stephanie Flanders discusses how the current economic crisis will play out over the next decade. Joined by a panel of top economic thinkers, she ask if Western economies can expect to grow at all over the next few years, and will the Euro exist in ten years time? Stephanie is joined by Nicola Horlick of Bramdean Asset Management; David Roche of global investment research firm Independent Strategy and Will Hutton, chair of the Big Innovation Centre - a new think tank set up by the Work Foundation.Wed, 19 Oct 2011 15:30:00 +010028:28http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20111019-1530.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20111019-1530b.mp3BBC Radio 4Stephanie Flanders asks her panel about the dos and don’ts of marketing. They also discuss messiness in the workplace - does a cluttered desk really mean a cluttered mind?Stephanie Flanders asks her panel about the dos and don’ts of marketing. They also discuss messiness in the workplace - does a cluttered desk really mean a cluttered mind?...Stephanie Flanders asks her panel about the dos and don’ts of marketing. They also discuss messiness in the workplace - does a cluttered desk really mean a cluttered mind?Thu, 13 Oct 2011 21:00:00 +010027:50http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20111013-2100.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20111013-2100a.mp3BBC Radio 4Evan Davis and guests consider whether it’s getting easier to create a new business in the wired world, or do lower barriers to entry mean it’s trickier to get noticed? They also discuss how good businesses are built on the back of mistakes.Evan Davis and guests consider whether it’s getting easier to create a new business in the wired world, or do lower barriers to entry mean it’s trickier to get noticed? They also discuss how good businesses are built on the back of mistakes....Evan Davis and guests consider whether it’s getting easier to create a new business in the wired world, or do lower barriers to entry mean it’s trickier to get noticed? They also discuss how good businesses are built on the back of mistakes.Thu, 06 Oct 2011 21:00:00 +010027:48http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20111006-2100.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20111006-2100a.mp3BBC Radio 4Evan Davis and guests discuss McDonalds. After a rocky period in the middle of the last decade, how well has the global burger chain managed to revive its famous fast-food formula? They also debate whether the progress of radical new technology has slowed down.Evan Davis and guests discuss McDonalds. After a rocky period in the middle of the last decade, how well has the global burger chain managed to revive its famous fast-food formula? They also debate whether the progress of radical new technology has...Evan Davis and guests discuss McDonalds. After a rocky period in the middle of the last decade, how well has the global burger chain managed to revive its famous fast-food formula? They also debate whether the progress of radical new technology has slowed down.Thu, 29 Sep 2011 21:00:00 +010028:00http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20110929-2100.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20110929-2100a.mp3BBC Radio 4Evan Davis asks his guests if it’s time to declare a state of emergency in the world economy. They also discuss the role rumours, hearsay and speculation play in business.Evan Davis asks his guests if it’s time to declare a state of emergency in the world economy. They also discuss the role rumours, hearsay and speculation play in business....Evan Davis asks his guests if it’s time to declare a state of emergency in the world economy. They also discuss the role rumours, hearsay and speculation play in business.Thu, 22 Sep 2011 21:00:00 +010027:41http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20110922-2100.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20110922-2100a.mp3BBC Radio 4Evan Davis asks his panel of top executives about the limits of automation. How far can they go in removing human beings from their business? Which processes are beyond automation? They also swap thoughts on the benefits of the corporate awayday.Evan Davis asks his panel of top executives about the limits of automation. How far can they go in removing human beings from their business? Which processes are beyond automation? They also swap thoughts on the benefits of the corporate awayday....Evan Davis asks his panel of top executives about the limits of automation. How far can they go in removing human beings from their business? Which processes are beyond automation? They also swap thoughts on the benefits of the corporate awayday.Thu, 14 Jul 2011 21:00:00 +010028:03http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20110714-2100.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20110714-2100a.mp3BBC Radio 4Evan Davis asks his panel of top executives about the perils and possibilities of running a fast-growing business. Many a company has crashed and burned due to a failure to manage rapid growth – but what are the speed limits? They also chew over the role of the business lunch.Evan Davis asks his panel of top executives about the perils and possibilities of running a fast-growing business. Many a company has crashed and burned due to a failure to manage rapid growth – but what are the speed limits? They also chew over the...Evan Davis asks his panel of top executives about the perils and possibilities of running a fast-growing business. Many a company has crashed and burned due to a failure to manage rapid growth – but what are the speed limits? They also chew over the role of the business lunch.Thu, 07 Jul 2011 21:00:00 +010028:01http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20110707-2100.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20110707-2100a.mp3BBC Radio 4Evan Davis challenges his high-flying corporate guests to cast their minds forward to how the Web will look in 2020. Just what will have changed? They also consider the importance of storytelling. What business benefit is there in a good yarn?Evan Davis challenges his high-flying corporate guests to cast their minds forward to how the Web will look in 2020. Just what will have changed? They also consider the importance of storytelling. What business benefit is there in a good yarn?...Evan Davis challenges his high-flying corporate guests to cast their minds forward to how the Web will look in 2020. Just what will have changed? They also consider the importance of storytelling. What business benefit is there in a good yarn?Thu, 30 Jun 2011 21:00:00 +010028:00http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20110630-2100.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20110630-2100a.mp3BBC Radio 4Evan Davis asks his guests if we live in a world of short-term contracts – and other business relationships too. And he discovers how companies measure how well they’re performing. Is it just about the financial results?Evan Davis asks his guests if we live in a world of short-term contracts – and other business relationships too. And he discovers how companies measure how well they’re performing. Is it just about the financial results?...Evan Davis asks his guests if we live in a world of short-term contracts – and other business relationships too. And he discovers how companies measure how well they’re performing. Is it just about the financial results?Thu, 23 Jun 2011 21:00:00 +010028:02http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20110623-2100.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20110623-2100a.mp3BBC Radio 4Evan Davis and his panel of executives swap thoughts on the importance of having the right contacts in business. Is it who you know that counts, as the cliché goes? His guests also reveal their greatest regrets.Evan Davis and his panel of executives swap thoughts on the importance of having the right contacts in business. Is it who you know that counts, as the cliché goes? His guests also reveal their greatest regrets....Evan Davis and his panel of executives swap thoughts on the importance of having the right contacts in business. Is it who you know that counts, as the cliché goes? His guests also reveal their greatest regrets.Thu, 16 Jun 2011 21:00:00 +010027:58http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20110616-2100.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20110616-2100a.mp3BBC Radio 4Evan Davis asks his panel of influential business leaders how they plan to economise in their use of raw materials. They also talk about building design - which matters more: how they look, or how well they work?Evan Davis asks his panel of influential business leaders how they plan to economise in their use of raw materials. They also talk about building design - which matters more: how they look, or how well they work?...Evan Davis asks his panel of influential business leaders how they plan to economise in their use of raw materials. They also talk about building design - which matters more: how they look, or how well they work?Thu, 09 Jun 2011 20:30:00 +010027:40http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20110609-2030.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20110609-2030a.mp3BBC Radio 4Evan Davis asks his panel of influential business leaders if now is a good time for companies to sit tight and play it safe, or to be bold and take risks. They also debate whether there's anything wrong with a touch of greed in business.Evan Davis asks his panel of influential business leaders if now is a good time for companies to sit tight and play it safe, or to be bold and take risks. They also debate whether there's anything wrong with a touch of greed in business....Evan Davis asks his panel of influential business leaders if now is a good time for companies to sit tight and play it safe, or to be bold and take risks. They also debate whether there's anything wrong with a touch of greed in business.Sat, 04 Jun 2011 17:55:00 +010024:09http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20110604-1755.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20110604-1755a.mp3BBC Radio 4Evan Davis and his panel of top executives from the world of clothing and fashion discuss whether normal business rules apply in their world. They also talk about marketing, and the role of PR in getting their products noticed.Evan Davis and his panel of top executives from the world of clothing and fashion discuss whether normal business rules apply in their world. They also talk about marketing, and the role of PR in getting their products noticed....Evan Davis and his panel of top executives from the world of clothing and fashion discuss whether normal business rules apply in their world. They also talk about marketing, and the role of PR in getting their products noticed.Thu, 24 Mar 2011 20:30:00 +000028:03http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20110324-2030.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20110324-2030a.mp3BBC Radio 4Evan Davis and his panel of top business executives discuss recent events in Japan, and explore to what extent companies can prepare for major disasters. They also reveal how much they really know about life on the shop floor.Evan Davis and his panel of top business executives discuss recent events in Japan, and explore to what extent companies can prepare for major disasters. They also reveal how much they really know about life on the shop floor....Evan Davis and his panel of top business executives discuss recent events in Japan, and explore to what extent companies can prepare for major disasters. They also reveal how much they really know about life on the shop floor.Thu, 17 Mar 2011 20:30:00 +000028:03http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20110317-2030.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20110317-2030a.mp3BBC Radio 4Stephanie Flanders and guests discuss whether the economic future for countries like the UK will be flat. And as the German economy storms ahead of the rest of Europe, just what is the secret of its success?Stephanie Flanders and guests discuss whether the economic future for countries like the UK will be flat. And as the German economy storms ahead of the rest of Europe, just what is the secret of its success?...Stephanie Flanders and guests discuss whether the economic future for countries like the UK will be flat. And as the German economy storms ahead of the rest of Europe, just what is the secret of its success?Thu, 10 Mar 2011 20:59:00 +000027:59http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20110310-2059.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20110310-2059a.mp3BBC Radio 4Stephanie Flanders and a trio of chief executives swap thoughts on how successful companies manage the business of time. They also discuss if it matters whether companies keep up with current events.Stephanie Flanders and a trio of chief executives swap thoughts on how successful companies manage the business of time. They also discuss if it matters whether companies keep up with current events....Stephanie Flanders and a trio of chief executives swap thoughts on how successful companies manage the business of time. They also discuss if it matters whether companies keep up with current events.Thu, 03 Mar 2011 20:30:00 +000027:54http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20110303-2030.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20110303-2030a.mp3BBC Radio 4Evan Davis asks his panel of top executives about the value of consumer research. Can companies learn anything useful about their consumers? They also debate whether business awards serve any purpose.Evan Davis asks his panel of top executives about the value of consumer research. Can companies learn anything useful about their consumers? They also debate whether business awards serve any purpose....Evan Davis asks his panel of top executives about the value of consumer research. Can companies learn anything useful about their consumers? They also debate whether business awards serve any purpose.Thu, 24 Feb 2011 20:30:00 +000027:55http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20110224-2030.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20110224-2030a.mp3BBC Radio 4Stephanie Flanders and guests discuss hyperconnectivity - the idea that there are more devices in use around the world than there are people using them. How does the panel cope with the sheer mass of incoming information, and devices to carry it? And does more technology mean better communication, or just less time to think? They also consider the role of intuition when making important decisions.Stephanie Flanders and guests discuss hyperconnectivity - the idea that there are more devices in use around the world than there are people using them. How does the panel cope with the sheer mass of incoming information, and devices to carry it? And...Stephanie Flanders and guests discuss hyperconnectivity - the idea that there are more devices in use around the world than there are people using them. How does the panel cope with the sheer mass of incoming information, and devices to carry it? And does more technology mean better communication, or just less time to think? They also consider the role of intuition when making important decisions.Sat, 19 Feb 2011 17:30:00 +000023:56http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20110219-1730.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20110219-1730a.mp3BBC Radio 4Stephanie Flanders and her top business guests discuss the impact of political instability on how and where they do business. They also talk about how companies value their employees. Are they really their "most important asset", as is so often claimed?Stephanie Flanders and her top business guests discuss the impact of political instability on how and where they do business. They also talk about how companies value their employees. Are they really their "most important asset", as is so often...Stephanie Flanders and her top business guests discuss the impact of political instability on how and where they do business. They also talk about how companies value their employees. Are they really their "most important asset", as is so often claimed?Thu, 10 Feb 2011 21:00:00 +000027:54http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20110210-2100.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20110210-2100a.mp3BBC Radio 4Evan Davis asks his guests how companies can keep up with the times and avoid becoming out of date. They also discuss which laws they would most like to scrap.Evan Davis asks his guests how companies can keep up with the times and avoid becoming out of date. They also discuss which laws they would most like to scrap....Evan Davis asks his guests how companies can keep up with the times and avoid becoming out of date. They also discuss which laws they would most like to scrap.Thu, 03 Feb 2011 20:30:00 +000027:53http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20110203-2030.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20110203-2030a.mp3BBC Radio 4Evan Davis asks his panel of top business executives to fast-forward five years and give their economic predictions for 2016. They also discuss the value of networking for your business and career.Evan Davis asks his panel of top business executives to fast-forward five years and give their economic predictions for 2016. They also discuss the value of networking for your business and career....Evan Davis asks his panel of top business executives to fast-forward five years and give their economic predictions for 2016. They also discuss the value of networking for your business and career.Thu, 27 Jan 2011 20:30:00 +000028:08http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20110127-2030.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20110127-2030a.mp3BBC Radio 4Evan Davis asks his panel of top executives about the decisions companies make about where they put themselves. What are the advantages of being near the competition? They also discuss the role of email in business.Evan Davis asks his panel of top executives about the decisions companies make about where they put themselves. What are the advantages of being near the competition? They also discuss the role of email in business....Evan Davis asks his panel of top executives about the decisions companies make about where they put themselves. What are the advantages of being near the competition? They also discuss the role of email in business.Thu, 18 Nov 2010 20:45:00 +000028:07http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20101118-2045.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20101118-2045a.mp3BBC Radio 4Evan Davis and guests discuss how companies plan for unforeseeable events and prepare for life's nasty surprises. The panel also talks about what to wear at work.Evan Davis and guests discuss how companies plan for unforeseeable events and prepare for life's nasty surprises. The panel also talks about what to wear at work....Evan Davis and guests discuss how companies plan for unforeseeable events and prepare for life's nasty surprises. The panel also talks about what to wear at work.Thu, 11 Nov 2010 20:45:00 +000027:53http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20101111-2045.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20101111-2045a.mp3BBC Radio 4Evan Davis and guests discuss how young upstarts can compete in a market dominated by an incumbent company. They also talk about company names and the obsession with changing them.Evan Davis and guests discuss how young upstarts can compete in a market dominated by an incumbent company. They also talk about company names and the obsession with changing them....Evan Davis and guests discuss how young upstarts can compete in a market dominated by an incumbent company. They also talk about company names and the obsession with changing them.Thu, 04 Nov 2010 20:45:00 +000027:56http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20101104-2045.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20101104-2045a.mp3BBC Radio 4Evan Davis and guests examine the relationship between company chairman and chief executive. They also discuss the merits of youth and age in the workplace.Evan Davis and guests examine the relationship between company chairman and chief executive. They also discuss the merits of youth and age in the workplace....Evan Davis and guests examine the relationship between company chairman and chief executive. They also discuss the merits of youth and age in the workplace.Thu, 28 Oct 2010 20:30:00 +010028:08http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20101028-2030.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20101028-2030a.mp3BBC Radio 4Evan Davis and guests discuss raw materials and emotion in the workplace.Evan Davis and guests discuss raw materials and emotion in the workplace....Evan Davis and guests discuss raw materials and emotion in the workplace.Thu, 21 Oct 2010 21:00:00 +010027:45http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20101021-2100.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20101021-2100a.mp3BBC Radio 4Evan Davis and guests discuss business logistics and customer service.Evan Davis and guests discuss business logistics and customer service....Evan Davis and guests discuss business logistics and customer service.Thu, 14 Oct 2010 21:00:00 +010027:52http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20101014-2100.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20101014-2100a.mp3BBC Radio 4Evan Davis and guests discuss new forms of marketing and the role of optimism in business.Evan Davis and guests discuss new forms of marketing and the role of optimism in business....Evan Davis and guests discuss new forms of marketing and the role of optimism in business.Thu, 07 Oct 2010 20:30:00 +010028:02http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20101007-2030.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20101007-2030a.mp3BBC Radio 4Evan Davis and top business guests debate whether market share is the best strategy. And corporate claptrap - why do intelligent business people sometimes fall in love with complete gibberish?Evan Davis and top business guests debate whether market share is the best strategy. And corporate claptrap - why do intelligent business people sometimes fall in love with complete gibberish?...Evan Davis and top business guests debate whether market share is the best strategy. And corporate claptrap - why do intelligent business people sometimes fall in love with complete gibberish?Thu, 30 Sep 2010 21:00:00 +010028:01http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20100930-2100.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20100930-2100a.mp3BBC Radio 4Evan Davis and top business guests discuss whether the world economy can flourish even if the US does not. And sponsorship - how companies decide which events to back, and how much to spend.Evan Davis and top business guests discuss whether the world economy can flourish even if the US does not. And sponsorship - how companies decide which events to back, and how much to spend....Evan Davis and top business guests discuss whether the world economy can flourish even if the US does not. And sponsorship - how companies decide which events to back, and how much to spend.Thu, 23 Sep 2010 20:30:00 +010028:03http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20100923-2030.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/bottomline/bottomline_20100923-2030a.mp3BBC Radio 4