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.
B/E (Business EIDL) Loan
A business loan that...
Joint Venture
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Companion File
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Adjusted Net Worth
Post disaster fair market value of tangible...
Projection
An estimate of future economic or...
SCORE
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Contracting
Purchasing, renting, leasing, or...
Full and Open Competition
With respect to a contract action...
Partnership
A type of unincorporated business org...
Small Business
A business smaller than...
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Lien
A legal claim against an...
Operating Leases
are deducted on the company’s...
Accrual Basis Accounting
recognizes revenues when earned and expenses are...
Acquisition
The acquiring of supplies or...

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