Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchSaving Companies
Should the government continue to bolster companies, large and small when lockdown is finally eased? If so what businesses do you choose to save and…
6 years, 4 months ago
Business hype
Can new businesses survive without some form of hype or over-promotion? Or will consumer or investor disillusionment inevitably correct this? One rec…
6 years, 6 months ago
Coronavirus and business
How will the infection affect commerce in the UK and around the world? Evan Davis and a panel of guests discuss what's happening to the economy and l…
6 years, 7 months ago
The working week
Is our working week due for major reform? Will a move to a four day week - as proposed by the Labour Party in its recent General Election manifesto -…
6 years, 7 months ago
Couples in Business
What are the pros and cons of running a business with your life partner and how do you keep the personal out of your professional life? Evan Davis a…
6 years, 10 months ago
Dismissing staff
What are the rules when people have to lose their jobs? It's always a difficult situation - which is why it's often handled badly. Evan Davis and gue…
6 years, 10 months ago
Business Gurus
Do business gurus really hold the secret to success? Peter Drucker, Michael Porter and Gary Hamel are some of those who've found fame and influence v…
6 years, 10 months ago
Managing Conflict
How should businesses deal with workplace quarrels? At a time when the nation seems increasingly divided and hot-tempered, is there a way to bring ha…
6 years, 11 months ago
Insolvency
The number of companies in 'financial distress' in the UK is on the rise. What's causing the problems and what exactly happens when a company goes in…
6 years, 11 months ago
Plant-based foods
How can business benefit from the popularity of vegetarian and vegan products in supermarkets and restaurants? One in eight of us identifies as vege…
6 years, 11 months ago