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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.

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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.

Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) Contract

A type of contract designed to...

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Defense Contractor

Any person who enters into...

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Negotiation

Contracting through the use of...

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Limited Liability Entities (company/partnership)

An LLE provides business owners with...

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Small Business Development Centers (SBDC)

SBDCs offer a broad spec...

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Capital Leases

are for the purchase of fixed assets such as...

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Days Payable

A measure of the average time a...

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Prime Contract

A contract awarded directly...

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Mentor

A business, usually large, or...

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Fair and Reasonable Price

A price that is fair to both parties...

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Partnership

A type of unincorporated business org...

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Small Business

A business smaller than...

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Operating Leases

are deducted on the company’s...

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NAICS

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Physical Loans

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