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SBA Terms

DBA

Doing Business As - generally a trade name such as “Bob’s Burgers” is used, instead of the legal name of Blocker & Sons LLC.

Updated on
September 9, 2022
Published on
June 20, 2018
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Common SBA Terms

Everything you need to know about common terms used to discuss SBA Loans.
Phase 2
Process to be used to determine economic injury for...
Contracting
Purchasing, renting, leasing, or...
Amortization
A non-cash operating expense that...
Mentor
A business, usually large, or...
Sole Proprietor
an individual who...
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
The body of regulations which is...
Equity
An accounting term used to...
Operating Leases
are deducted on the company’s...
Affiliated Group
When two or more...
Protégé
A firm in a developmental stage that...
Hardship Waiver
Method used to approve a...
Depreciation
A non-cash operating expense that...
Small Disadvantaged Business Concern
A small business concern that...
DBA
ex. Blocker & Sons LLC, doing business as Bob's Burgers
Trend Analysis
A comparative analysis of...

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