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.
Intermediary Organization
Organizations that play a funda...
Joint Venture
In the SBA Mentor-Protégé Program...
Defense Contractor
Any person who enters into...
Accrual Basis Accounting
recognizes revenues when earned and expenses are...
Small Business Development Centers (SBDC)
SBDCs offer a broad spec...
Certified 8(a) Firm
A firm owned and operated by socially and...
Projection
An estimate of future economic or...
Request for Proposal (RFP)
A document outlining a...
GPM%
The measure of every sales dollar left...
Phase 2
Process to be used to determine economic injury for...
Full and Open Competition
With respect to a contract action...
Cash Available to Service Additional Debt (CASAD)
The cash flow determined that...
Operating Leases
are deducted on the company’s...
Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) Contract
A type of contract designed to...
Cash-basis Accounting
records revenue when cash is...

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