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.
Limited Partnership
A business organization with one or...
Break-even Analysis
A calculation of the approximate sales...
Depreciation
A non-cash operating expense that...
Physical Loans
Funds to repair/replace dis...
Available Asset Test
Part of the CET that determines if an applicant(s) has...
Small Business
A business smaller than...
Assets
The amount of current assets that is left...
Subsidiary
A company for which a majority of the...
Liabilities
A financial obligation...
Small Disadvantaged Business Concern
A small business concern that...
SCORE
Counselors to America's Small Bus...
Mentor
A business, usually large, or...
Days Receivable
A measure of the average time a...
Credit Elsewhere Test (CET)
The test to determine the...
Business Activity
The business (or loss) activity of...

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