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Behind the Bottom Line

James Schofieldwww.behindthebottomline.com
Business isn't about numbers, it's about people. "Behind the Bottom Line" is inspired by the interesting people I've met or the strange events I've experienced, and which I've turned into tales for different magazines. I tell their stories and something about the real-life background.

Episodes

A murder of crows

HORROR: Dr Gayle Jamieson trains crows in a research lab to see if they can perform useful tasks for the military. But when her boss, Professor Lang, abuses the trust she has created between birds and humans, the birds extract a terrible revenge... Photo by Pixabay

Feb 12, 202020 minSeason 1Ep. 7

The Tip

FABLE: Tony Spark needs money for his start-up and he hopes to get it from a business angel, Archibald Gabriel . But to get the money, Tony has to pass a little test. Will he pass the test and - more interestingly - would you? This story was first published in Business Spotlight in 2011. Photo by Suzy Hazelwood from Pexels...

Feb 05, 202016 minSeason 1Ep. 6

Mr Dimkin

MURDER: When you're caught in a traffic jam and you look at the concrete walls of the bridge or the tunnel that's alongside your car, what do you see? Could that be a face looking back at you? Mr Dimkin could tell you, but would you want to know? This story first appeared in Business Spotlight in 2012.

Jan 29, 202013 minSeason 1Ep. 5

The King of Spin

HUMOUR: Meet Tim Hatchett - master manipulator, prince of PR - the owner of Hatchett Job PR agency, the agency that will manage your company's reputation when even your own PR manager throws in the towel. When Global Power Solutions wants the British government to build a nuclear power plant near London, nobody thinks they have a chance of persuading them. But with Tim involved in the process and willing to fight dirty, things might get a little radioactive. This story was first published in Bus...

Jan 21, 202015 minSeason 1Ep. 4

Julie and Me

HUMOUR: Julie and Paula are told to organise the hotdesking arrangements in the company they work. They quickly find that they can turn this authority to their advantage and pretty soon, most of the office are buying them presents to get favourable treatment. But what happens when they go on holiday? This story first appeared in Business Spotlight in 2011. Photo by Charles Parker from Pexels...

Jan 16, 202016 minSeason 1Ep. 3

Business Class

HUMOUR: Pampered executive Mr Taylor is used to always having the best when on a business trip. But how will he cope when his efficient new assistant, Colin Smith, starts enforcing the company's new travel code? This story was first published in Business Spotlight , 2012. Photo by RODNAE Productions from Pexels...

Jan 16, 202016 minSeason 1Ep. 2

The Cocktail

MURDER: Jasper Slink is a successful young trader in the City of London who is not above using devious means to make a profit. But is sharing his most recent cunning plan with Smitty, the head barman at the "Bull and Bear" wine-bar, such a good idea? This story was first published in Business Spotlight in 2010. Photo by Maria Pop from Pexels...

Jan 16, 202014 minSeason 1Ep. 1