annual list of the 500 US corporations with the largest revenue.Forwarding company - Also called a 'freight forwarder', a company specialising in transfer of freight from businesses or individuals by finding an appropriate transporter of the goods.Forward Integration - A business strategy whereby a company takes control of its distributors, therefore guaranteeing the distribution of the controlling company's products.Four-Colour Process - In printing, the use of four ink colours - yellow, magenta, cyan and black - which are combined together to produce the whole spectrum of colours.Fractional Ownership - An arrangement where a number of people or companies each buy a percentage of an expensive asset, such as a property. The individual owners then share the asset, and when it is sold the profits are distributed back to the owners.Franchise - An authorisation or licence - effectively a business, which can be bought - enabling someone (franchisee) to use the franchisor's company name and trademarks to sell their products services, etc., and usually to receive certain support, in a particular area of a country. A franchise for a whole country is typically called a master franchise.Free Collective Bargaining - A situation in which workers and union members meet with employers to discuss working conditions, pay, etc., in talks that are not limited by law or government.Freeconomics - A situation in which companies provide certain goods and services for free, and those businesses who don't follow suit are likely to fail.Freedom Of Association - The right of individuals to join together to form, or join an existing, group or organisation, including a union.Free Enterprise - An economic system in which private businesses have the freedom to compete with each other for profit, with minimal interference from the government.Free Market - A market in which prices of goods and services are affected by supply and demand, rather than government regulation.Free On Board - Maritime trade term. The supplier delivers the goods to a ship at a specified port. The supplier then pays the shipping costs after obtaining official clearance. Once they have been put on board, the buyer is then responsible for the goods.Free Port - A port where goods can be brought and stored temporarily, without custom duties having to be paid, before being shipped to another country.Freepost - A UK postal system, usually used in business, in which the recipient business pays the postage on mail, rather than the sender or customer.Free Rider - A person or organisation that enjoys benefits and services provided by others, and doesn't pay their fair share of the costs.Freeware - Computer software that is copyrighted by the author and offered, usually on the Internet, free of charge.Free Zone - An area in a country where importers can store foreign goods, prior to further transportation, without having to pay customs duties or taxes on them.Frictional Unemployment - Unemployment of people who are temporarily between jobs, changing careers, changing location, etc.Fringe Benefit - A benefit given to employees in addition to their salary, such as a company car, pension scheme, paid holidays, etc.Front-End Load - A fee charged