http://www.miamiherald.com/business/friday-business-report/index.html en-us © The Miami Herald Media Company Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:44:39 EST 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 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. 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 bef... 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. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2009/11/13/16/FBR_Teen_drivers_11-12-09_mp3.source.prod_affiliate.56.mp3 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:07:09 EST 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. 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. 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. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2009/11/03/17/FBR_Life_Insurance_11-6-09_mp3.source.prod_affiliate.56.mp3 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:03:50 EST 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. 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. 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. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2009/10/30/18/FBR_Redland_Farming_10-30-09_mp3.source.prod_affiliate.56.mp3 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:25:08 EDT 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. 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. 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. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2009/10/23/18/FBR_Technology_10-23-09_mp3.source.prod_affiliate.56.mp3 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 18:46:56 EDT 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. 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. 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. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2009/10/16/15/FBR_Gold_10-16-09_mp3.source.prod_affiliate.56.mp3 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 17:58:25 EDT 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. 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 ... 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. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2009/10/07/13/FBR_FutureTech_10-09-09.source.prod_affiliate.56.mp3 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:48:20 EDT 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. 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 mon... 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. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2009/10/03/12/FBR_Haiti_10-02-09.source.prod_affiliate.56.mp3 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 12:16:23 EDT 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. 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. 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. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2009/09/25/18/FBR_09-25-2009.source.prod_affiliate.56.mp3 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 18:16:53 EDT 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. 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. 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. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2009/09/18/16/FBR_Financial_Planning_09-18-09.source.prod_affiliate.56.mp3 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 18:02:12 EDT 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. 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... 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. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2009/09/11/11/FBR_Fantasy_Football_09-11-2009.source.prod_affiliate.56.mp3 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 18:00:38 EDT 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. 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. 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. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2009/09/04/18/FBR_09-04-2009.source.prod_affiliate.56.mp3 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 18:27:16 EDT 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. 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. 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. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2009/08/28/18/FBR_Economic_Abuse_08-28-2009.source.prod_affiliate.56.mp3 Fri, 28 Aug 2009 18:21:31 EDT Two local sisters were tired of the choices in vending machines -- so they decided to create their own, all-natural, organic vending machine company. Two local sisters were tired of the choices in vending machines -- so they decided to create their own, all-natural, organic vending machine company. Two local sisters were tired of the choices in vending machines -- so they decided to create their own, all-natural, organic vending machine company. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2009/08/20/19/FBR_Organic_Vending_Machines_08-24-08.source.prod_affiliate.56.mp3 Fri, 21 Aug 2009 18:10:46 EDT 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. 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 companie... 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. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2009/08/07/16/FBR_Social_Media_08-07-2008_.source.prod_affiliate.56.mp3 Fri, 07 Aug 2009 17:47:51 EDT 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. 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 g... 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. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2009/07/31/21/Friday_Business_Report_-_Stiffed_on_Salary.source.prod_affiliate.56.mp3 Fri, 31 Jul 2009 21:34:38 EDT 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. 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. 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. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2009/07/24/18/FBR_Car_Leases_07-24-09.source.prod_affiliate.56.mp3 Fri, 24 Jul 2009 18:23:32 EDT 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. 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. 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. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2009/07/17/13/FBR_Karaoke_07-17-2009.source.prod_affiliate.56.mp3 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 18:07:14 EDT 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 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