Partnership

A type of unincorporated business organization in which multiple individuals, called general partners, manage the business and are equally liable for its debts; other individuals called limited partners may invest but not be directly involved in management and are liable only to the extent of their investments.

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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Defense Contractor
Any person who enters into...
SAE (Stand Alone Economic Injury Disaster Loan)
provide necessary working capital to...
Prime Contract
A contract awarded directly...
Mentor
A business, usually large, or...
Trend Analysis
A comparative analysis of...
Limited Liability Entities (company/partnership)
An LLE provides business owners with...
Days Receivable
A measure of the average time a...
Applicant/Co-Applicant
Business entity and person requesting...
Hardship Waiver
Method used to approve a...
B/E (Business EIDL) Loan
A business loan that...
Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) Contract
A type of contract designed to...
SCORE
Counselors to America's Small Bus...
Companion File
When an applicant has another application filed...
Certificate of Competency
A certificate issued by the Small Bus...
Extraordinary Items
Additional expenses that are...

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