The Bottom Line Episodes Available now
Whatever Happened To?
Sock Shop, Golden Wonder and Lehman Brothers: big names that faded but have not vanished.
Waiting in Line: The Business of Queuing
The science, psychology and management of queuing. Evan Davis chairs a discussion.
Inventors
Hairbrushes, fake snow and baby beakers: How to turn an idea into a successful business.
Gold
From mining in west Africa to jewellery-making in London: three links in the gold chain.
Trading Places
Cars, cosmetics and convenience stores: What are the secrets to retailing success?
The Price of Time
How should we price services? By the hour, by results or by the difficulty of the task?
Upside-down Management
Evan Davis and guests discuss a radical new idea for business management.
Upside-down Management
Evan Davis and guests discuss a radical new idea for business management.
Family Rivals
The entrepreneurs who leave the family business to set up a rival brand of their own.
Live Long and Prosper
How have some companies survived for centuries? Evan Davis investigates.
