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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Normal Gross Margin
The margin that would have been...
Extraordinary Items
Additional expenses that are...
Amortization
A non-cash operating expense that...
Fair and Reasonable Price
A price that is fair to both parties...
Comparative Analysis
Is designed to point out significant trends that...
Affiliated Group
When two or more...
Schedule of Liabilities
A business debt schedule that lists all of the debts...
Defense Contractor
Any person who enters into...
Available Asset Test
Part of the CET that determines if an applicant(s) has...
Phase 1
Process used to determine the...
Credit Score Test
Part of the home loan CET show a...
Small Business
A business smaller than...
Business Activity
The business (or loss) activity of...
NAICS
NAICS codes are common...
Certificate of Competency
A certificate issued by the Small Bus...

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