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Biz Kid$

BIZ KID$ is the fun, new, fast-paced TV series where kids teach kids about money and entrepreneurship. Created for school-aged children, each half-hour episode features several young business owners and philanthropists who share their success stories. Whether it's a skateboard designer, a candy store owner, or a hip-hop music producer, the kids on the series inspire young viewers. Throughout the series, kids learn about saving, budgeting, investing and giving back to the community. Spoofs of old TV shows and comedy sketches performed by a humorous cast of characters make the series a hit with both kids and parents alike. The King of Ka-Ching, a cheesy lounge singer, and Francine Fairtrade, a world traveler with extensive knowledge of all things exotic and financial, are two of the characters who add to the fun.

Biz Kid$  
  • How to Achieve Your Financial Goals
    Sunday, November 3
    9:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Join us and you'll learn to track your expenses, get control of your spending, and invest what's left over to reach your financial goals. You'll see the importance of starting young, while time is on your side. Meet some high school entrepreneurs who started a sports business.
  • Scam-A-Rama (Protect Yourself from Being Scammed)
    Monday, November 4
    3:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    It's a complicated world and there are many ways you can be taken advantage of or cheated. Learn how to recognize a scam, and how to protect yourself from identify theft, pyramid schemes, and more.
  • The Value of Money
    Wednesday, November 6
    3:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    With many currencies around the world, what determines the value of money? What are the factors that raise or lower the value of the american dollar? Why is the dollar measured against the chinese yuan, the japanese yen, or the euro? Learn why the value of the dollar is important in your life.
  • Don't Blow Your Dough
    Sunday, November 10
    9:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Biz Kids Beware. Protect the money you already have by putting it in a safe place. Beware of scams and schemers. You'll discover ways to avoid the growing problem of identity theft. Meet with Washington State's Attorney General Rob McKenna and the Better Business Bureau. You'll also see young people who did blow their dough, and find out what that experience has taught them.
  • What's Your Money Personality?
    Monday, November 11
    3:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    How do you act with money? Are you a "Money Star," "Oblivious," or "Penny Wise Pound Foolish"? This episode looks at the range of emotional reactions and connections people have with money. So what personality are you? Find out in this episode.
  • Business Structures
    Wednesday, November 13
    3:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    What structure is right for your future business? It's not just "incorporated" anymore. Join us and learn about LLCs, sole proprietorships, partnerships, and more. Examine the pros and cons of each business structure and discover which one could be right for you. Meet two girls who were able to start both a non-profit organization and a for-profit company, all from selling honey.
  • Introducing Entrepreneurs
    Sunday, November 17
    9:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    You'll discover an entrepreneur is someone who sees a financial opportunity and acts upon it. Learn the stories behind the Frisbee, the Slinky, and blue jeans. Meet an entrepreneur who started a lemonade stand to raise money for playground equipment, then grew so successful she was able to make over an entire park.
  • Movin' On Out
    Monday, November 18
    3:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Check out this kid's guide to the true cost of cutting the cord and being independent. This episode takes you through it all - budgeting, roommates, finding a place, and learning about all the hidden costs that Mom and Dad used to pay for you. Meet seven girls who figured out how to share finances and the hairdryer. So how much does it cost to live on your own? More than you think!
  • You Are The Target!
    Wednesday, November 20
    3:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Every day, kids and teens are subjected to thousands of commercial messages from advertisers. This episode helps you recognize when you are being targeted, how to resist manipulation, and when to apply good consumer skills to cut through the commercial fog.
  • The Biz Kids Challenge
    Sunday, November 24
    9:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    The Biz Kids learn the world of marketing through the "Project Lemonade Challenge." Two teams, two identical lemonade stands. It's up to the kids to decide the price and promotion strategy to sell the most product. The proceeds go to their favorite charities. You'll see the preparation and the results when they are critiqued by marketing guru Scott Bedbury, the force behind Nike's slogan "Just do it."
  • The Economics of Economics
    Monday, November 25
    3:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Here's a lighter look at a complex science. Learn about everything from micro to macro economics, supply and demand, and economic indicators. See how business owners and even individuals use economic principles to make financial decisions. Meet a young entrepreneur who started up her serving business when the economy turned down. It's all economics!
  • Businesses That Give Back
    Wednesday, November 27
    3:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Get to know some businesses that are giving back in big ways, including up-and-coming entertainer Cymphonique, who helps encourage positive self-esteem for girls. Learn from socially conscious companies that are doing good. It's the new triple bottom line: people, planet, and profit.
  • How to Be A Smart Consumer
    Sunday, December 1
    9:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Get the most for your money. Join the Biz Kids and you'll explore smart shopping strategies. Learn how to avoid common pitfalls and traps set by savvy marketers and high-pressure salesmen. Meet some smart consumers and successful entrepreneurs.
  • What's in the Books?
    Monday, December 2
    3:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Poor recordkeeping adds up to lost money. This episode examines bookkeeping and accounting, income and expenses, profit and loss, and gives tips on how to get over math anxiety (in case you have it). Meet the youngest Harlem Globetrotter who does a slam dunk with his books.
  • Take It to the Bank
    Wednesday, December 4
    3:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Get a kid's view of the services that banks, credit unions and other financial institutions offer - and why you should make use of them early in life. Learn the different products and services that banks offer and how to shop for the right bank for you. Meet a young entrepreneur with a haunted house who has no fear of banking.
  • Using Your Credit-Crazy Or Compelling?
    Sunday, December 8
    9:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Don't live on borrowed time. Join the Biz Kids and you'll see the true cost of purchasing with credit. You'll also have an unsettling look at credit scores and the increasing number of people and places (employers, insurers, colleges, etc.) who are using these scores to make major decisions that could affect your future. Meet entrepreneurs who have successfully navigated credit pitfalls.
  • It's A Job to Get A Job!
    Monday, December 9
    3:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    It's a job getting a job and Biz Kid$ is here to help. Learn tips and tricks for writing a great resume, dressing for success, and nailing the interview. Get the inside scoop on what employers look for from a young entrepreneur who manages 200 employees.
  • Fundraising Can Be Fun
    Wednesday, December 11
    3:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Have a worthy cause? Then host a worthy fundraiser. This episode shows how to organize volunteers, choose the right venue, get the word out, and keep expenses low. Learn the right way to do the right thing.
  • Budgeting Basics
    Sunday, December 15
    9:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    The Biz Kids learn the first rule of money management: you can't manage what you don't know. Join the kids and you'll look at spending and expenses and examine several proven methods on how to gain control of both. You'll also meet several successful entrepreneurs.
  • What to Do with a Windfall
    Monday, December 16
    3:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Congratulations - you have a windfall! Now what? Take a look at some investment alternatives and how to evaluate them based on time, risk, and rate of return. Meet several young entrepreneurs who were faced with a financial opportunity and see where they decided to invest their money.
  • Businesses Going Green
    Wednesday, December 18
    3:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Going green is worthwhile and good for the bottom line. Explore the profitable side of going green, and learn how to distinguish between what's hype, and what's hip. Meet two college grads who learned how to make a profit from the coffee grounds up.
  • Understanding Business Ethics
    Sunday, December 22
    9:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Do the right thing! You'll learn with the Biz Kids as they examine several aspects of ethics in business. You'll also see the downside of not following ethical business practices. In this episode you will discover what it means for management to lead by example, and how employees must take responsibility for their behavior. Meet several entrepreneurs who are successful on all levels.
  • All in the Family
    Monday, December 23
    3:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Does your family talk marketing over meatloaf? Do you know someone who tracks revenue at the family reunion? Family-run businesses come in all shapes and sizes whether you're a mom-and-pop shop or the Ford Motor Corporation. Learn how families work, grow, and fight their way to profits.
  • Saving and Investing for Your Future
    Sunday, December 29
    9:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    You'll learn along with the Biz Kids about the powerful potential of starting a savings plan early in life. You'll also discover various savings and investing options available to young people. As always, you'll meet individuals who are successful at saving and at their businesses.
  • A Closer Look at Financial Careers
    Sunday, January 5
    9:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    When is a job more than a job? The Biz Kids look at what it takes to find your true calling. You'll learn ways to start exploring careers. The kids talk to several celebrities and find out how they got their start and how they keep achieving their dreams.
  • Money Moves (Global Economy)
    Sunday, January 12
    9:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Around the world with the Biz Kids! Join us and you'll follow the flow of imports and exports that make up the interconnected world economy. You will discover who makes the many things we use every day that come from all over the world. You'll also see how several entrepreneurs have made a success of their businesses, despite the pressures of the world economy.
  • Bulls, Bears, and Financial Markets
    Sunday, January 19
    9:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Kids and bulls and bears, oh my! The Biz Kids examine stocks, bonds, commodities, and the markets where each of them are traded. You will discover various ways young people can get involved with the transactions, aim for profit, and avoid risk. Meet some successful entrepreneurs along the way.
  • Sell, Sell, Sell (The Science of Sales)
    Sunday, January 26
    9:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    All sales final. Join the Biz Kids in sales training as they explore philosophy and sales techniques. Discover the traits common to all good salespeople. You'll meet several entrepreneurs who demonstrate superior sales skills!

 

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  • How to Make A Million Bucks!
    Wednesday, October 30
    3:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    It is possible! If you start early and save consistently, you'll take advantage of the power of compound interest. You can make a million by working hard, spending less than you make, and saving, saving, saving. Meet a 16-year-old with a fashion recycling business.
  • Crash Course On Starting A Business
    Monday, October 28
    3:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    So you've got an idea - now what? Check out this quick, but comprehensive course on business basics. You'll learn how to refine your ideas, make a business plan, identify funding sources, find a market, and of course, sell your service or product. Find out how two teen girls developed a $2 million business out of magnetic bottle caps.
  • Cash and Credit
    Sunday, October 27
    9:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    You'll learn about the power and pitfalls of credit, which is essentially using someone else's money temporarily (for a price). Meet a young entrepreneur who used credit to start a successful bath salts business and another who launched a successful design firm. And, as a cautionary tale, we talk to a young woman who had fun buying with credit until she found herself in bankruptcy.
  • What's Up with the Stock Market?
    Wednesday, October 23
    3:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Learn the language of the stock market and how these terms apply to your life. Meet an 11-year-old who created an application for the iPhone that helps teach other kids about the stock market.
  • Your First Big Purchase
    Monday, October 21
    3:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    You'll want to understand the important steps to take before your first big purchase, whether you're buying the latest computer, a new smart phone, or a car. You will learn about budgeting, researching, negotiating, and more. Find out how a teen photographer upgraded his camera and a 15-year-old aviator purchased an old airplane!
  • How to Succeed In Biz-Ness By Really Trying!
    Sunday, October 20
    9:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    A business can be anything from babysitting to owning vending machines. You'll discover the three key steps to success: identifying a need, making a plan to fill a need, and taking action. Join us as we meet the prep school boy whose new take on the old school tie caused a sensation. We also meet the young founder of Logan magazine.
  • Debt: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly
    Wednesday, October 16
    3:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    It's easy to spend more than you make with credit cards. Learn to avoid the pitfalls of overspending by keeping a spending journal, sticking to a budget, and living a cash existence. Meet the owner of a carpet cleaning company and a radio DJ who have both learned how to manage debt.
  • A World Without Taxes
    Monday, October 14
    3:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Explore how taxes impact your life. Find out about the importance of federal, state, and local taxes and learn what they pay for. Meet young business owners who sell lacrosse socks and others who serve as swimming instructors and hear how they handle taxes.
  • A Biz: What Is It?
    Sunday, October 13
    9:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    You'll see that a successful business supplies goods or services and makes profit when it earns more money than it spends. Meet the junior high school boy who makes healthy dog biscuits, the high school twins with a cake decorating company, and the college student seeking investors for his successful corporation.
  • Escape The Box
    Wednesday, October 9
    3:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    What do you do when opportunity knocks? Learn how to recognize and act on new opportunities in your life and to be creative in problem solving.
  • Where Is My Allowance?
    Monday, October 7
    3:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Discover how different families work out "allowances." Even basic financial planning starts now-learn how to manage your monthly income and expenses for vacations, education, and more.
  • Taking Charge of Your Financial Future
    Sunday, October 6
    9:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Join the Biz Kids as they figure out where they want to be financially and make plans on how to get there. You can work on your plans and meet some new kid entrepreneurs, too. Follow along as a Biz Kid sets up his first savings account. We also look at an innovative program that rescues street kids and gets them back into education and business.
  • More Bang for Your Buck
    Wednesday, October 2
    3:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Whether you're facing good times or tough times, it's important to know how to get the best value for your money. Discover tips for stretching your dollars.
  • Wheel of Misfortune
    Monday, September 30
    3:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Find out how to avoid common money mistakes and learn the importance of following a financial plan. Explore both short- and long-term goals.
  • Money Moves
    Sunday, September 29
    9:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    When money moves between individuals or groups it is called a transaction. Join the Biz Kids and you'll follow a single dollar bill as it moves from a depositor's hand across the counter, down to the vault, over to the Federal Reserve, and finally out to a project the bank is financing. Visit the branch of a real credit union inside a high school where the students are the tellers. Watch the ebb and flow of money as the kids examine the concepts of supply and demand. Meet a young man who began collecting books to read to his grandmother and soon found himself as the head of a national book business.
  • Are You Financially Literate?
    Wednesday, September 25
    3:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Understanding how to manage your money before you get to high school will make you even more successful when you head to college or move out on your own. Explore the skills of goal setting, budgeting, saving, and money management that make you financially literate!
  • Learning from Failure
    Monday, September 23
    3:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Have you ever made a decision you regret? Let the Biz Kids show you how several well-known companies overcame failures. You'll also discover how mistakes can make you stronger by looking at the work of Albert Einstein, Steve Jobs, and the kid businesses of "You're on Deck" custom cards and "Big Quill Enterprises" oyster sales.
  • What Can You Do with Money?
    Sunday, September 22
    9:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Decisions, decisions! Join the Biz Kids and you'll ponder the merits of spending, saving, donating, and investing money. Visit the New York Stock Exchange, get tips from the author of Not Buying It, and learn to avoid compulsive shopping. You can also learn how to create a financial diary and track spending. Meet an ambitious teen who opened a candy store at age 15 and, in the process, fulfilled a dream and revived an ailing business district in her small town.
  • Hidden Careers
    Wednesday, September 18
    3:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    You don't have to be perfect at your passion to build a career in it. If you love baseball, but don't have the skills of a super athlete, you will see there are many different roles you can play behind the scenes. Learn about "behind the scenes" careers in sports, music, entertainment, art, and even aviation.
  • The Marketing Mix
    Monday, September 16
    3:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Now that you've decided on your business product or service, how will you promote it? Let the Biz Kids help you understand your target market and learn about the four P's of business success: product, price, promotion, and placement. Learn how "Exclusive Cuts" barber services, "Wow, Take a Bow" dog grooming, and other businesses market their services and products.
  • How Do You Get Money?
    Sunday, September 15
    9:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Join us and you'll explore many ways to make money. Follow a Biz Kid on a job hunt-reviewing help wanted ads, filling out the application, and going through the interview. Hear from business celebrities, including Amazon.com founder Jeff Bezos, as they talk about their very first jobs. The Biz Kids also look at the many ways kids get and use allowances. Meet a young person whose love of animals turned into a profitable dog-walking business.
  • Secrets to Success
    Wednesday, September 11
    3:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    The secret to success is actually simple - it's all about staying in school and building the best toolbox for your future. Learn about the many ways to pay for your education and the importance of learning every day of your life.
  • The Green Economy & You
    Monday, September 9
    3:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Join the Biz Kids on a mission and discover your impact on the environment. Explore different ways to become part of the green economy and learn how there's green to be made in thinking green. Find out about "The Big Green Bus" and "Zoo Doo."
  • What Is Money?
    Sunday, September 8
    9:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    The Biz Kids say: "Show me the money!" Join us and you'll take a grand tour through the history of money from the days of bartering, through the first coins and currency, all the way to the electronic transfers of today. Watch as the Biz Kids put on cowboy boots and get a crash course in the art of negotiation and exchange at a high-energy cattle auction in Colorado.
  • Economic Cycles (What Goes Up Must Come Down)
    Wednesday, September 4
    3:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Trends in the economy go up and down. Learn how trends can affect a business. Discover how you can protect yourself against negative effects and plan for the positive trends. Meet a young man who made paintball profitable and a family who mines for gold.
  • The World Is A Risky Place
    Monday, September 2
    3:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Taking risks in life is important, but you want to be smart about those risks. Learn the things you can do to protect your business, your assets, and yourself. Meet two young tennis coaches and the owner of "Small Town Skateshop."
  • What Is A Biz Kid?
    Sunday, September 1
    9:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    You'll learn that anybody can be a Biz Kid with effort and the right attitude. Biz Kids identify a need, make a plan, and take action. Join us and you'll meet a skateboard designer, a rap music producer, a boy who started a rock-a-thon to raise money for hospital rocking chairs, and more. You'll also discover the entrepreneur who built a wildly successful garden products business on ... worm poop. All successful. All Biz Kids.