http://www.miamiherald.com/business/friday-business-report/index.html en-us © The Miami Herald Media Company Fri, 10 Jul 2009 18:08:53 EDT http://media.miamiherald.com/images/podcast/1248/podlogo150px.jpg http://www.miamiherald.com/business/friday-business-report/index.html Hear the only public radio broadcast that focuses on South Florida business. Each week, the Miami Herald Friday Business Report takes a look at the stories, people and trends that make business work in this part of the world. no Hear the only public radio broadcast that focuses on South Florida business. Each week, the Miami Herald Friday Business Report takes a look at the stories, people and trends that make business work in this part of the world. Miami Herald Miami Herald miamifeedback@miamiherald.com 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. 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. 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. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2009/07/10/09/FBR_Barter_07-10-2009.source.prod_affiliate.56.mp3 Fri, 10 Jul 2009 18:08:04 EDT 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. 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. 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. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2009/06/26/12/FBR_Zoos_06-26-09_mp3.source.prod_affiliate.56.mp3 Fri, 26 Jun 2009 17:50:44 EDT 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. 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 ... 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. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2009/06/18/18/FBR_Foreclosures_06-19-09.source.prod_affiliate.56.mp3 Fri, 19 Jun 2009 18:13:03 EDT 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. 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. 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. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2009/06/12/17/FBR_Entrepeneurs_06-12-09.source.prod_affiliate.56.mp3 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 17:52:41 EDT 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. 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. 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. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2009/06/05/09/FBR_Digital_Conversion_06-08-09.source.prod_affiliate.56.mp3 Fri, 05 Jun 2009 17:51:38 EDT 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. 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. 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. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2009/05/29/16/FBR_Casual_Dining_05-29-09.source.prod_affiliate.56.mp3 Fri, 29 May 2009 17:51:45 EDT 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. 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 Bus... 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. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2009/05/15/19/FBR_Stadium_05-15-09.source.prod_affiliate.56.mp3 Fri, 15 May 2009 19:03:31 EDT 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. 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. 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. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2009/05/11/11/FBR_Insurance_05-08-09_mp3.source.prod_affiliate.56.mp3 Mon, 11 May 2009 11:16:43 EDT 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. 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. 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. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2009/05/01/17/FBR_SwineFlu05-01-09_mp3.source.prod_affiliate.56.mp3 Fri, 01 May 2009 18:01:30 EDT 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. 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. 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. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2009/04/24/17/FBR_04-24-09_mp3.source.prod_affiliate.56.mp3 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 17:56:48 EDT With the number of people struggling with foreclosure increasing, it's no surprise that the number of people being duped by foreclosure scams is also on the rise. The Friday Business Report talks to a local lawyer defending fraud clients and Miami Herald Business Reporter Monica Hatcher to learn more. With the number of people struggling with foreclosure increasing, it's no surprise that the number of people being duped by foreclosure scams is also on the rise. The Friday Business Report talks to a local lawyer defending fraud clients and Miam... With the number of people struggling with foreclosure increasing, it's no surprise that the number of people being duped by foreclosure scams is also on the rise. The Friday Business Report talks to a local lawyer defending fraud clients and Miami Herald Business Reporter Monica Hatcher to learn more. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2009/04/17/17/FBR_04-17-2009_mp3.source.prod_affiliate.56.mp3 Fri, 17 Apr 2009 17:57:19 EDT Need to save for college? Florida has a variety of state college savings plans. Tune in to this report to learn more. Need to save for college? Florida has a variety of state college savings plans. Tune in to this report to learn more. Need to save for college? Florida has a variety of state college savings plans. Tune in to this report to learn more. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2009/04/09/19/FBR_04-10-09_mp3.source.prod_affiliate.56.mp3 Fri, 10 Apr 2009 18:03:29 EDT Everything you need to know about filing your taxes online -- what the IRS does to keep your information safe and what you need to do with your home computer to make it secure for tax preparation. Everything you need to know about filing your taxes online -- what the IRS does to keep your information safe and what you need to do with your home computer to make it secure for tax preparation. Everything you need to know about filing your taxes online -- what the IRS does to keep your information safe and what you need to do with your home computer to make it secure for tax preparation. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2009/04/03/18/FBR_04-03-09_mp3.source.prod_affiliate.56.mp3 Fri, 03 Apr 2009 19:06:38 EDT One by-product of the economy: parents are losing flexibility in juggling work and child care. That's where the YMCA of Greater Miami is stepping in, to provide more after-school care at subsidized rates. One by-product of the economy: parents are losing flexibility in juggling work and child care. That's where the YMCA of Greater Miami is stepping in, to provide more after-school care at subsidized rates. One by-product of the economy: parents are losing flexibility in juggling work and child care. That's where the YMCA of Greater Miami is stepping in, to provide more after-school care at subsidized rates. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2009/03/27/14/FBR_03-27-09__mp3.source.prod_affiliate.56.mp3 Fri, 27 Mar 2009 17:52:08 EDT As the second annual Miami International Agriculture & Cattle show gets underway at Miami-Dade's Tropical Park, the Friday Business Report looks at the county's efforts to increase livestock trade between Florida and Latin America. As the second annual Miami International Agriculture & Cattle show gets underway at Miami-Dade's Tropical Park, the Friday Business Report looks at the county's efforts to increase livestock trade between Florida and Latin America. As the second annual Miami International Agriculture & Cattle show gets underway at Miami-Dade's Tropical Park, the Friday Business Report looks at the county's efforts to increase livestock trade between Florida and Latin America. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2009/03/20/16/FBR_3-20-09_mp3.source.prod_affiliate.56.mp3 Fri, 20 Mar 2009 17:50:33 EDT 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. 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. 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. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2009/03/13/15/FBR_03-13-2009_mp3.source.prod_affiliate.56.mp3 Fri, 13 Mar 2009 17:47:29 EDT 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. 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. 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. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2009/03/06/17/FBR_03-06-09_mp3.source.prod_affiliate.56.mp3 Fri, 06 Mar 2009 17:58:34 EST