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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.
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 - 03132009
Friday Business Report | Doctors head to business school
With a record number of applicants trying to get into MBA school, doctors appear to be part of that group. The Friday Business Report looks at one University of Miami program that helps doctors, and those in the health profession, get an MBA.
Listen now - 03062009
Friday Business Report | Liquor stores thriving
While many in the retail industry are struggling, one sector isn't: the local package liquor store. The Friday Business report looks at one local chain and also gets a national look at the spirits industry from one of its chief economists.
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