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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B/E (Business EIDL) Loan
A business loan that...
Injury Period
The time period during...
Duplicated Interest
The amount of interest exp...
Days Receivable
A measure of the average time a...
Certified 8(a) Firm
A firm owned and operated by socially and...
Small Business
A business smaller than...
Affiliates
Business concerns, organizations, or...
Balance Sheet or Statement of Financial Position
Assets = Liabilities + Equity...
Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) Contract
A type of contract designed to...
Phase 1
Process used to determine the...
Negotiation
Contracting through the use of...
Physical Loans
Funds to repair/replace dis...
Accrual Basis Accounting
recognizes revenues when earned and expenses are...
Emerging Small Business
A small business concern whose...
Available Asset Test
Part of the CET that determines if an applicant(s) has...

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