Category: M

Modulator-demodulator. Digital-to-analog, and back, signal converter. Allows computers to communicate over telephone wires or cable TV cable. Computer’s digital signals become analog signals for transmission. The receiving computer’s modem reconverts the analog

Typically open for business only in a single location, a family-owned, controlled, and operated business, small, independent, with a few employees, a small business volume, and not franchised.

To keep track of, to check, to supervise, or to watch. To assess whether a critical point is under control in the context of an HACCP plan, conducting a systematic and repeated

Stated by Gordon Moore, a co-founder of computer chip maker Intel and its former chairman in 1965. Moore predicted that the transistor total on a given-sized silicon chip will double every 18

Investors use this investment research company’s products to improve portfolio and financial transaction management. Morningstar offers brokerage services for financial advisors and investors. Provides investors with software products and publications to help

In the event the borrower dies before paying off the mortgage, this term life insurance pays off the home mortgage balance. It is bought to protect the family from losing its home

Truck owner coverage against a loss of the trucker’s property while in use transporting cargo. Regardless of legally liability for the loss, this form also covers cargo loss or damage,

A contract that covers more than one danger as this type of policies.

To house several different families in separate housing units is the specific design for this type of building or structure. The entire building or structure may be owned by one person, a

Where the award of a single contract would be impractical or impossible, two or more bidders for the same item are awarded separate, partial contracts.

1. In Retail, This is often called a retail chain, a multi-locations retail shop with common ownership and management. Contrast to mom and pop store. 2. In a Union, and other negotiating

More than one layer or ply exists or comprises.

Unexplainable loss of assets in an event beyond occurrences like a robbery. This term gives broader coverage than specific everyday perils like robbery.

Machine controlled time’s measurable subdivision.

Specifically produced or prepared as the customer requested. Most fast-food purchases, burgers or sandwiches, are made to order. Cooked food, warm items, un-assembled final product awaits the customer’s actual order. Any special

a type of construction bond that guarantees against defective materials or craftsmanship. This bond is good for a specified amount of time after the finished work has been accepted.

Over the counter trading of a particular security by a dealer able, ready, and willing to buy and/or sell.

Unauthorized, destructive action designed from surreptitious invasion of a computer system by this type of software code. Refer to virus.

Financial methods assessed, judging affect on the business, internally and externally. Mainly a mixture between basic corporate financing and managerial. Involves changes to prevent loss. Considers how to improve financial methods to

Details over time or for a project the different skills required. Also, details how to get them and when to get them. Personnel resource estimating or projecting.