GPM%

Gross Profit (GP) / Net Sales (NS). The measure of every sales dollar left after paying for the product; what percent of the sales dollar is left to cover operating costs and to create a profit.

Updated on
September 9, 2022
Published on
June 20, 2018
The 7(a) Loan Program, SBA’s most common loan program, includes assistance for each business with unique needs.
SBA 504 loans are very popular for long-term, fixed rate financing of up to $5 million for major fixed assets.
The average Microloan is about $13,000. The Microloans program provides loans up to $50,000 to small businesses.
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Common SBA Terms

Everything you need to know about common terms used to discuss SBA Loans.
Acquisition
The acquiring of supplies or...
Partnering
A mutually beneficial business-to-bus...
GPM%
The measure of every sales dollar left...
Mentor
A business, usually large, or...
Physical Loans
Funds to repair/replace dis...
B/E (Business EIDL) Loan
A business loan that...
Contracting
Purchasing, renting, leasing, or...
Adjusted Net Worth
Post disaster fair market value of tangible...
Current Liabilities
A balance sheet item, which...
Operating Leases
are deducted on the company’s...
Days Receivable
A measure of the average time a...
Full and Open Competition
With respect to a contract action...
Joint Venture
In the SBA Mentor-Protégé Program...
Applicant Entity
The business entity requesting...
Primary Activity
The major business activity of...

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