Insights into the business world with Peter Day - featuring content from his Radio 4 In Business programme, and also Global Business from the BBC World Service.
Peter Day talks with the former CEO of Ikea about how the company's new ideas changed the way we all think about design and the impact it has on all our lives. Flat packs are now a standard feature in furniture shopping but how can the Swedish company which taught us how to assemble our own furniture build on its success around the world? Producer: Sandra Kanthal Editor: Stephen Chilcott
Sat, 26 May 12
Duration:27 mins | File Size:13MB
The global Big Four accountancy groups are under sharp scrutiny from the authorities in Britain, Europe and the USA. Peter Day finds out why they are getting such close official attention ... and why it matters to the rest of us. Producer: Caroline Bayley Editor: Stephen Chilcott
Thu, 24 May 12
Duration:29 mins | File Size:14MB
The Lancashire cotton industry, in the north of England, was at the heart of the world's industrial revolution and the main engine of the British economy. Peter Day finds out how it struggles to survive. Producer: Sandra Kanthal Editor: Stephen Chilcott
Sat, 19 May 12
Duration:27 mins | File Size:13MB
In the second of two reports from China, Peter Day looks at private financing. Until now a somewhat grey area of the financial market but crucial to the growth of their small and medium business enterprises. Producer: Julie Ball Editor: Stephen Chilcott
Sat, 12 May 12
Duration:27 mins | File Size:13MB
Britain's big four banks are being challenged by newcomers. Peter Day asks what new arrivals on the high street have to do to prize loyal customers away. Producer: Lesley McAlpine Editor: Stephen Chilcott
Thu, 10 May 12
Duration:29 mins | File Size:14MB
This week on Global Business Peter Day reports from China where political strife is in the news. But behind the headlines cracks are appearing in the country’s long economic boom. Or is it just business as usual? Producer: Julie Ball Editor: Stephen Chilcott
Sat, 5 May 12
Duration:27 mins | File Size:13MB
Big companies may have lots to learn from the cheap and cheerful improvisation which is commonplace in the developing world, particularly India. Peter Day discovers some of the secrets of what is now being called Frugal Innovation. Producer: Richard Berenger Editor: Stephen Chilcott
Thu, 3 May 12
Duration:29 mins | File Size:14MB
Peter Day hears about 'reverse innovation' – innovation that is adopted first in the developing world. Producer: Richard Berenger Editor: Stephen Chilcott
Sat, 28 Apr 12
Duration:27 mins | File Size:13MB
In the 19th century the Lancashire cotton industry was at the heart of the world's industrial revolution and the main engine of the British economy. In the 20th century it started a long decline. Today a few remaining textile manufacturers are finding ways of surviving huge global competition. Peter Day finds out how they are doing it. Producer: Sandra Kanthal Editor: Stephen Chilcott
Thu, 26 Apr 12
Duration:29 mins | File Size:14MB
After 30 years of tearaway economic growth, there are fears that China may be rapidly slowing down, putting great strains on the system. Peter Day reports on the bursting of the great Chinese housing bubble and the pressures on private businesses, and wonders if the Year of the Dragon is going be about hard times, not the traditional good fortune. Producer: Julie Ball Editor: Stephen Chilcott
Thu, 19 Apr 12
Duration:29 mins | File Size:14MB
