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.
Sole Proprietor
an individual who...
Break-even Analysis
A calculation of the approximate sales...
Primary Activity
The major business activity of...
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
The body of regulations which is...
Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code
A code representing a category within...
Coastal Barrier Resource Area (COBRA)
A flood prone area in which...
Lien
A legal claim against an...
Current Assets
A balance sheet item which equals...
Days Payable
A measure of the average time a...
Days Receivable
A measure of the average time a...
Phase 1
Process used to determine the...
Liabilities
A financial obligation...
Income Statement
Shows the entity’s income and...
Emerging Small Business
A small business concern whose...
Phase 2
Process to be used to determine economic injury for...

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