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.

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.
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The average Microloan is about $13,000. The Microloans program provides loans up to $50,000 to small businesses.
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Common SBA Terms

Everything you need to know about common terms used to discuss SBA Loans.
Assets
The amount of current assets that is left...
Request for Proposal (RFP)
A document outlining a...
Credit Elsewhere Test (CET)
The test to determine the...
Fair and Reasonable Price
A price that is fair to both parties...
Corporation (C-corp.)
The most common form of business org...
Cash-basis Accounting
records revenue when cash is...
Lien
A legal claim against an...
P&L (Profit and Loss Statement)
also considered as Income Statement or...
Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) Contract
A type of contract designed to...
Partnering
A mutually beneficial business-to-bus...
Companion File
When an applicant has another application filed...
Business Activity
The business (or loss) activity of...
Emerging Small Business
A small business concern whose...
Certificate of Competency
A certificate issued by the Small Bus...
Primary Activity
The major business activity of...

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