Frequently Asked Questions

Where did you get the name Black Business Radio?
Does it cost anything to listen?
Why not business for all minority groups?
Are you affiliated with Black Enterprise Magazine?
Can I listen to this show on Traditional or Satellite radio?
What is "Podcasting"?
What is a "Podcaster"?
Do I need an IPOD to listen?
Can I advertise on the show or on the website?
Can I submit ideas or show topics to the show?
What is a "BLOG"?
What is a "blogger"?
Are you looking for any talent for the show?

Where did you get the name Black Business Radio?
We wanted to name the show something that our listeners could relate to in regards to being Black and business related subject matter.
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Does it cost anything to listen?
No. You can listen to the current shows available after you register. Registration is free.
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Why not business for all minority groups?
BBR will be discussing issues that affect all businesses and business people. However, minority business associations have existed for years to assist those who may need assistance developing their businesses, concepts or find financing. We are just another resource for Black business.
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Are you affiliated with Black Enterprise Magazine?
Not at this time. However, we all subscribe and/or read Black Enterprise Magazine on a monthly basis. We strongly support their mission and vision. They have been an inspiration to us.
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Can I listen to this show on Traditional or Satellite radio?
Not at this time. Although there has been some discussion regarding bringing the show to an offline format, we have no plans to do this at this time.
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What is "Podcasting"?
A podcast is a web feed of audio or video files placed on the Internet for anyone to subscribe to. Podcasters' websites also may offer direct download of their files, but the subscription feed of automatically delivered new content is what distinguishes a podcast from a simple download or real-time streaming.
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What is a "Podcaster"?
Simple. A person who Podcasts.
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Do I need an IPOD to listen?
No. You can stream online from the site or you can search online for Podcasting Software. This software will automatically download the show when it is released.
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Can I advertise on the show or on the website?
Yes. We offer several options in regards to sponsoring the show and reaching our listenership. Click the ADVERTISE link on the bottom of the page.
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Can I submit ideas or show topics to the show?
Yes. We encourage our listeners to provide us with any and all feedback. Please also visit our BLOG and feel free to comment or suggest.
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What is a "BLOG"?
A blog is a website in which journal entries are posted on a regular basis and displayed in reverse chronological order. The term blog is a shortened form of weblog or web log.
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What is a "blogger"?
Authoring a blog, maintaining a blog or adding an article to an existing blog is called "blogging". Individual articles on a blog are called "blog posts," "posts" or "entries". A person who posts these entries is called a "blogger". A blog comprises hypertext, images, and links (to other web pages and to video, audio and other files). Blogs use a conversational style of documentation. Often blogs focus on a particular "area of interest", such as Washington, D.C.'s political goings-on. Some blogs discuss personal experiences.
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Are you looking for any talent for the show?
We are looking for Field Reporters. Field Reporters will report from their geographic locations or special events in their areas. Must be articulate, have a good speaking voice and an high-quality MP3 recorder. Please email a request to news@blackbusinessradio.com.
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Any definitions above are from Wikipedia.