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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.

Small Disadvantaged Business Concern

A small business concern that...

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Electronic Data Interchange

Transmission of information bet...

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DBA

ex. Blocker & Sons LLC, doing business as Bob's Burgers

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Extraordinary Items

Additional expenses that are...

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Physical Loans

Funds to repair/replace dis...

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Corporation (C-corp.)

The most common form of business org...

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Operating Leases

are deducted on the company’s...

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Sole Proprietor

an individual who...

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Days Payable

A measure of the average time a...

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Phase 1

Process used to determine the...

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Protégé

A firm in a developmental stage that...

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Normal Gross Margin

The margin that would have been...

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Prime Contract

A contract awarded directly...

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Contract

A mutually binding legal rel..

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Contracting

Purchasing, renting, leasing, or...

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