GPM%

Gross Profit (GP) / Net Sales (NS). The measure of every sales dollar left after paying for the product; what percent of the sales dollar is left to cover operating costs and to create a 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.
SBA 504 loans are very popular for long-term, fixed rate financing of up to $5 million for major fixed assets.
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.
Phase 1
Process used to determine the...
Guarantor
The legal entity and...
Small Business
A business smaller than...
Prime Contract
A contract awarded directly...
Negotiation
Contracting through the use of...
Operating Leases
are deducted on the company’s...
Best and Final Offer
For negotiated procurements...
Available Asset Test
Part of the CET that determines if an applicant(s) has...
Fair and Reasonable Price
A price that is fair to both parties...
Primary Activity
The major business activity of...
Sole Proprietor
an individual who...
Corporation (C-corp.)
The most common form of business org...
Electronic Data Interchange
Transmission of information bet...
Working Capital (WC)
The amount of current assets that...
GPM%
The measure of every sales dollar left...

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