In the week that Facebook launched its own new messaging service, Evan and his panel of top business guests discuss the role of email at work, amid the many different ways of messaging and communicating.
And location, location, location. It's a cliche that location can make or break a business, but how true is it really? And what are the advantages of being next door to the competition?
Evan is joined in the studio by Chris Grigg, chief executive of property company British Land; Andrew Horton, chief executive of insurance company Beazley; Raghav Bahl, founder of Indian television news group Network 18.
Last in the series. The Bottom Line returns in January 2011.
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Evan Davis on... being next door
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Janette Rutterford on... email
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Janette reflects on business life before email Read more : Janette Rutterford on... email
Chris Grigg on... location
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Raghav Bahl on... location
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Raghav Bahl believes location is important for accessing talent and building a business 'ecosystem' Read more : Raghav Bahl on... location
Andrew Horton on... location
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Andrew Horton explains the advantages of housing his business over several locations Read more : Andrew Horton on... location
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