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Comparative Analysis

Is designed to point out significant trends that occur from year to year by using more than one set of financial statements of comparable dates and time periods. A comparative analysis allows you to arrive at a more complete evaluation of the applicant’s financial position.

Updated on
September 9, 2022
Published on
June 20, 2018
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Common SBA Terms

Everything you need to know about common terms used to discuss SBA Loans.
Applicant Entity
The business entity requesting...
Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) Contract
A type of contract designed to...
Coastal Barrier Resource Area (COBRA)
A flood prone area in which...
Protégé
A firm in a developmental stage that...
Injury Analysis
Measures the effects of...
Phase 2
Process to be used to determine economic injury for...
Primary Activity
The major business activity of...
Certified 8(a) Firm
A firm owned and operated by socially and...
Joint Venture
In the SBA Mentor-Protégé Program...
Small Disadvantaged Business Concern
A small business concern that...
DBA
ex. Blocker & Sons LLC, doing business as Bob's Burgers
Defense Acquisition Regulatory Council (DARC)
A group composed of rep...
Current Assets
A balance sheet item which equals...
Subsidiary
A company for which a majority of the...
Request for Proposal (RFP)
A document outlining a...

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