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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Primary Activity
The major business activity of...
Lien
A legal claim against an...
Current Liabilities
A balance sheet item, which...
Defense Contractor
Any person who enters into...
Schedule of Liabilities
A business debt schedule that lists all of the debts...
Mentor
A business, usually large, or...
Limited Liability Entities (company/partnership)
An LLE provides business owners with...
Small Business Development Centers (SBDC)
SBDCs offer a broad spec...
Affiliated Group
When two or more...
Credit Elsewhere Test (CET)
The test to determine the...
Collateral
Assets pledged by a borrower to secure a loan...
Defense Acquisition Regulatory Council (DARC)
A group composed of rep...
Sole Proprietor
an individual who...
Limited Partnership
A business organization with one or...
Contracting Officer
A person with the authority to...

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