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11062009
FBR | Seniors selling life insurance policies

As more seniors are cashing in on their life insurance policies, FBR speaks with financial professionals and Miami Herald Business Reporter Nirvi Shah who explain how and why this is happening. Listen now
10232009
FBR | The South Fla Tech Scene

The tech landscape is South Florida is shifting, with many new groups of tech workers who want to network and promote the local industry popping up. FBR talks to Miami Herald Technology Reporter Bridget Carey to find out more. Listen now
10162009
FBR | What's behind soaring gold prices?

With the price of gold hitting new record highs, The Friday Business Report talks to a local retailer about how he's being impacted, as well as a national analyst who explains what's behind the commodity's current prices. Listen now
09182009
FBR | What to know before hiring a financial planner

With the year we've had within the stock markets and peoples' personal finances, many are headed to financial planners for advice. The Friday Business Report finds out what you need to know before you hire a financial planner. Listen now
09112009
FBR | The business of fantasy football

As the NFL regular season gears up, so do millions of fantasy football players across the country. The Friday Business Report explores how players - and local companies like WaiverWire.com - are increasingly treating fantasy sports like the stock market. Listen now
08282009
FBR | Economic Abuse

Domestic violence shelters in Florida say they've seen a 40 percent increase in the need for emergency services over the past year. - so this edition of The Friday Business Report looks at the role money plays in domestic violence situations. Listen now
08212009
FBR | Organic Vending Machines

Two local sisters were tired of the choices in vending machines -- so they decided to create their own, all-natural, organic vending machine company. Listen now
08072009
Friday Business Report | The Social Media Gold Rush

Even as companies cut ad budgets, they're still spending on marketing for social media. The Miami Herald's Clifford Marks talks to the South Florida Interactive Marketing Association and Crispin Porter + Bogusky to find out how marketing companies are trying to strike it rich with social media. Listen now
07242009
Friday Business Report | Miami still loves luxury cars

Despite the recession, the strength of the luxury car leasing market remains strong throughout Miami and the rest of South Florida. The Friday Business Report talks to companies and analysts to find out why. Listen now
07172009
Friday Business Report | Karaoke in the digital era

Home karaoke companies are facing much more competition in the digital music era. The Miami Herald's Technology Reporter Bridget Carey visits one Coconut Creek company to see how they're adapting - and why they're still so excited about the future. Listen now
07102009
Friday Business Report | Businesses turn to bartering

More and more Florida companies are turning to barter to help keep business going. Miami Herald Business Reporter Cliff Marks talks to a local dentist and an Orlando-based bartering collective, to see why. Listen now
06262009
Friday Business Report | Local theme parks cope with summer, downturn

The week of extreme weather hasn't helped an already-slow summer for many local amusement parks like Jungle Island and the Miami Seaquarium. But one local park is managing to do well -- Miami's Metrozoo. Listen now
06192009
Friday Business Report | What renters need to know about foreclosure

South Florida has one of the top ten rates of foreclosure in country right now - so it's no surprise that many renters are being caught unaware. One real estate lawyer who almost got evicted shares his story, and tips on what every renter should know before moving into a place. Listen now
06122009
Friday Business Report | Local entrepreneurs tell their stories

Everyone's had that moment when they toy with the idea of going into business. Three local entrepreneurs share what motivated them -- and what you should know before you try to start your own company. Listen now
06052009
Friday Business Report | The digital switch & hurricane season

Everyone should know by now that the switch to digital transmission happens this month. But have you thought about how that affects your hurricane preparation plans? Tune in to find out what you need to know before a storm hits. Listen now
05292009
Friday Business Report | Coconut Grove eatery survives the recession

Restaurants that are doing well during this recession are appealing to the current consumer instinct to "trade down" -- spending less money. The Friday Business Report profiles local restaurant Berries in the Grove to see how they're doing it. Listen now
05152009
Friday Business Report | Minorities, small business and the new stadium

There's been a lot of back and forth about minority businesses and how much they will be a part of the new Florida Marlins stadium project. The Friday Business Report speaks with Miami-Dade Chamber President Bill Diggs, and the county's Small Business Development Director, about opportunities for the $634 million project. Listen now
05112009
Friday Business Report | Changes in Fla insurance law

With state lawmakers wrapping up their session in Tallahassee, the Friday Business Report looks at changes in insurance that will impact both consumers and business owners. Listen now
05012009
Friday Business Report | Employers & Swine flu

As people continue to worry about swine flu, the Friday Business Report looks at what employers need to know about how to prepare for a possible pandemic. Listen now
04242009
Friday Business Report | Day laborers looking for work

When Florida boomed, the need for construction workers did, too. But since construction jobs throughout the state have declined more than 20 percent since last March, day laborers are getting creative about finding work. Listen now

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