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Break-even Analysis

A calculation of the approximate sales volume required to just cover costs, below which production would be unprofitable and above which it would be profitable. Break-even analysis focuses on the relationship between fixed cost, variable cost and profit.

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September 9, 2022

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June 20, 2018

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Common SBA Terms

Everything you need to know about common terms used to discuss SBA Loans.

Affiliates

Business concerns, organizations, or...

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Phase 1

Process used to determine the...

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Prime Contract

A contract awarded directly...

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Duplicated Interest

The amount of interest exp...

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Subcontract

A contract between a prime cont...

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S-Corporation

A form of corporation, allowed by...

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Corporation (C-corp.)

The most common form of business org...

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Defense Acquisition Regulatory Council (DARC)

A group composed of rep...

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Contracting

Purchasing, renting, leasing, or...

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Fair and Reasonable Price

A price that is fair to both parties...

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Cash-basis Accounting

records revenue when cash is...

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Joint Venture

In the SBA Mentor-Protégé Program...

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Phase 2

Process to be used to determine economic injury for...

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Best and Final Offer

For negotiated procurements...

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Emerging Small Business

A small business concern whose...

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