Copyrighted computer software which is available for a free trial, after which a fee is usually charged if the user requires continued use and support.

A dishonest business person who cheats and swindles others.

Measures taken by a company, such as creating different voting rights concerning shares, or requiring certain shareholders to waive rights to capital gains resulting in a takeover, etc., in an attempt to keep a hostile bid from succeeding.

An individual or company who monitors the stock market for another company and warns them of a potential takeover, e.g., if a lot of their shares are being bought by one person or one company.

Also known as Shelf Screamer. A sign hung on the edge of a shelf in a shop to attract peoples attention to a product.

In the US, a forced sale of property ordered by a law court, the proceeds of which settle unpaid debts.

A very tight, barely adequate budget.

Workers, usually in a factory, as opposed to managers. The area in a factory where production of goods takes place.

A member of a Trade Union, usually in a factory, who is elected to represent other members in meetings with management and personnel officers.

Also called Price Engine. Computer software which searches the Internet and compares prices from retailers for specific products.