Sole Proprietor

an individual who owns an unincorporated business by himself/ or herself.

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.
SBA Glossary

Common SBA Terms

Everything you need to know about common terms used to discuss SBA Loans.
Full and Open Competition
With respect to a contract action...
Phase 1
Process used to determine the...
Partnership
A type of unincorporated business org...
Intermediary Organization
Organizations that play a funda...
Limited Partnership
A business organization with one or...
Prime Contract
A contract awarded directly...
Best and Final Offer
For negotiated procurements...
Small Business
A business smaller than...
Duplicated Interest
The amount of interest exp...
Negotiation
Contracting through the use of...
Contractor Team Arrangement
An arrangement in which...
Primary Activity
The major business activity of...
Cash Flow Test
Part of the CET that determines if...
GPM%
The measure of every sales dollar left...
Hardship Waiver
Method used to approve a...

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