Business discussion show. Business school or school of life? Is a business education the key to a place in the board room or can real world acumen be just as good? Show more

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 the family business. Show more

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. Show more

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. Show more

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? Show more

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. Show more

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. Show more

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? Show more

Evan Davis asks his guests about their tales of corporate turnarounds and explores what it takes to rescue a sinking company. Show more

It�s said that the best way to make a small fortune in the wine business is to start with a large one. Evan Davis and guests explore the challenges and pitfalls of the wine trade. Show more

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. Show more

The "sharing" economy is the topic of discussion for Evan Davis and guests in the first of a new series of The Bottom Line. As entrepreneurs pile in, how much money can be made? Show more

Formatted TV shows like Big Brother are part of a global industry worth billions of pounds. Evan Davis and guests discuss the business of selling TV formats around the world. Show more

Business leaders spend their lives climbing the corporate ladder, so what happens when it is time to step off? Evan Davis and guests discuss life after being boss. Show more

Cosmetic surgery, fitness programmes, diets and self-help books. Evan Davis and guests discuss the industry of making yourself a better person, inside and out. Show more

Evan Davis and guests discuss cocoa, chocolate and the struggle to feed a growing global sweet tooth. Show more

Evan Davis and guests discuss how to bring a business back from the brink. Show more

Whether managing investments, buying property or maintaining a superyacht, Evan Davis and guests discuss the business of looking after the wealthy elite. Show more

'Appreneurs' trying to make money out of products for smart phones discuss with Evan Davis what it is like to work in a market where traditional business models do not apply. Show more

The view from the top of business. Recruitment companies discuss with Evan Davis the marks left by recession on the employment market. Show more