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.
Working Capital (WC)
The amount of current assets that...
Sole Proprietor
an individual who...
Emerging Small Business
A small business concern whose...
Applicant/Co-Applicant
Business entity and person requesting...
Defense Acquisition Regulatory Council (DARC)
A group composed of rep...
Principal
the owner(s) of the Applicant Entity that...
Fair and Reasonable Price
A price that is fair to both parties...
Best and Final Offer
For negotiated procurements...
Joint Venture
In the SBA Mentor-Protégé Program...
GPM%
The measure of every sales dollar left...
Partnership
A type of unincorporated business org...
Affiliated Group
When two or more...
Lien
A legal claim against an...
Current Assets
A balance sheet item which equals...
Substantial Damage
This means uninsured or otherwise uncompensated...

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