- 02092010
FBR | Measuring the Super Bowl's economic impact
With all the hoopla about South Florida hosting the Super Bowl, the Friday Business Report talks to an economist - and visits a local hotel - to try to measure the real economic impact of the event.
Listen now - 01292010
FBR | Renting out your house for the Super Bowl
As the Super Bowl approaches, hundreds of people from Ft. Lauderdale to the Keys are hoping to cash in by renting out vacation homes or even their primary residences for the event.
Listen now - 01222010
FBR | Haitian workers and the local economy
Thousands of Haitian-Americans in South Florida are taking advantage of the new temporary program that will give them legal status to work and live here. Some Haitians say they would love to work in the construction industry - but the jobs aren't there for even for American workers. One industry group is hoping to create a training program for Haitians who want it, so they can take those skills back to Haiti to help the country rebuild.
Listen now - 12182009
FBR | Poetry responses to the recession
Miami Herald business section readers responded with such enthusiasm to an invitation to create haiku about the recession that this week's Friday Business Report feature some locals who took pen to paper to describe how they felt about this current economic crisis.
Listen now - 12112009
FBR | Citrus business gears up for the holidays
This holiday season can be make-or-break for many businesses - like Central Fla-based Harvey's Groves, which does 65 percent of its annual business during these three weeks. The Friday Business Report travels to Rockledge, Fla. to find out how this 80-year-old family business is doing.
Listen now - 12042009
FBR | Negotiating for a discount
This holiday season, retail experts are saying that shoppers are looking for the deep discounts even if they don't exist. In that spirit, the Friday Business Report talks to one bargaining expert who explains how to get the best deal out there - even if it's at a department store.
Listen now - 11252009
FBR | What's affinity fraud?
Recent investment scandals with high-profile names Bernie Madoff have something in common with other investment fraud cases that get a lot less attention: the Securities & Exchange Commission calls it affinity fraud. FBR talks to a local SEC official and former FBI agent about what it is and how to avoid it.
Listen now - 11132009
FBR | Teen drivers and insurance
Car crashes are the leading case of death for teen drivers - so the FBR looks at what insurance companies are doing to educate young people behind the wheel. Miami Herald Business Reporter Beatrice Garcia talks about what parents should know before buying insurance for their kids.
Listen now - 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 - 10302009
FBR | Farmers in South Dade
Even as agriculture in Miami-Dade County continues to shrink, farmers say they're excited about a new initiative that will brand their food as locally grown. FBR talks to one Redland food company about their business.
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 - 10122009
FBR | Technology of the future
Dozens of students and faculty from around the world gathered in Orlando last week to present their technological innovations based on devices we carry around with us every day - the Friday Business Report headed to Orlando for the conference to catch a glimpse.
Listen now - 10072009
FBR | How to encourage investment in Haiti?
Former U.S. President Bill Clinton is working on helping Haiti's economy get back on its feet. He stopped in Miami on the way to an investment conference there. We speak with the InterAmerican Development Bank to find out how they are helping money flow to the island.
Listen now - 09252009
FBR | Local Caribbean Exporters
Many local businesses in South Florida depend on trade and export to the Caribbean for their livelihood. The Friday Business Report's Niala Boodhoo checks in with one such company, KG International, to see how it's going.
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 - 09042009
FBR | Being Happy at Work
This Labor Day, given salary cuts and record unemployment rates, American workers may not feel so happy. The Friday Business Report looks at one person who says he loves his job, and talks to an expert about how you can feel that way, too.
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 - 07312009
Friday Business Report | Stiffed on Salary
Even before they're unemployed, a growing number of workers face lapsed health insurance, bounced pay checks, or no pay at all, as their employers struggle to make payroll. Miami Herald Business Reporter Clifford Marks has the story of one such group of workers.
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.
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