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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$  
  • 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.
  • Who Wants to Be A Millionaire?
    Wednesday, December 25
    3:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Most people say 'yes' even though their actions say 'no'. Don't be one of those people! Biz Kid$ will show you how you can develop your MDM (Million Dollar Mindset), maximize saving strategies, and get the best return on your investments so you can take advantage of the power of compound interest. You won't get rich overnight but eventually you'll be making millions.
  • 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.
  • Is College Worth It?
    Monday, December 30
    3:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    The average college student will graduate with over $35,000 in debt, and some with thousands more. Faced with such a heavy burden some kids are opting not to go to college. This episode looks at college from a return-on-investment perspective. Which degrees pay for themselves and which don't? When does it make sense NOT to go to college? And how to get creative to achieve your college dreams without ending up with a lifetime of payments.
  • My First Credit Card
    Wednesday, January 1
    3:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Your first credit card -- manage it right and it could lead to a world of possibilities. Get it wrong and it will mean years of regret. Biz Kid$ demystifies the process of getting a credit card, how to use it correctly, and explains terms like credit score and APR. Hear from kids who used credit to their advantage, and a few who wished they had.
  • 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 Really Does Grow On Trees
    Monday, January 6
    3:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Opportunities to make money are all around you. From products to services, offline to online, and the basics to the bizarre -- this episode explores ways to bring in the bucks if you're too young to get a job. We show you how to make money even if all you have is a good attitude. Kids will walk away with some inspiration, if they're willing to exert the perspiration.
  • Can Money Buy Happiness?
    Wednesday, January 8
    3:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Yes, if you're the one giving it away. Hear heart-warming stories of how kids identified a need in their community and used an entrepreneurial mindset to solve it. Be inspired by their ingenuity, and find out how you can do the same to make a difference by becoming a social entrepreneur.
  • 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.
  • Financial Freedom
    Monday, January 13
    3:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Ever try to get to a new destination without looking up the directions? You'll never get rich if you don't set a goal and create a roadmap. Find out how to set financial goals, and stick to them, and how to avoid the pitfalls and dangers of getting sidetracked on your journey to making millions.
  • 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!
  • Understanding Income and Expenses
    Sunday, February 2
    9:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Go with the cash flow. The Biz Kids watch the ebb and flow of income and expenses. Join them and you'll learn proven methods for getting expenses under control while growing income with new ideas, smarter work habits, and innovation. Meet some entrepreneurs who have seen success with cash low and more!
  • Building and Growing A Business
    Sunday, February 9
    9:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    From start-up on up! Follow the Biz Kids as they learn the necessary steps for organizing, staffing, training, and building a new business. You will see how effective communication increases morale and makes the business grow. As always, you'll meet some individuals who have successfully built their businesses.
  • Understanding Your Paycheck
    Sunday, February 16
    9:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    What's on your stub, bub? The Biz Kids use a modern American pay stub to explore various social movements of the last century. From unions to social security and from workman's compensation to the 401(k) plans of today-it's all there on the stub. Plus, you'll meet entrepreneurs and explore how they started their businesses.
  • Social Entrepreneurs
    Sunday, February 23
    9:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Join the Biz Kids and you'll meet social visionaries who use the same tools as profit-oriented entrepreneurs. Yet instead of building companies and large profits, these people create thriving organizations and powerful movements for social change.

 

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  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.