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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Contractor Team Arrangement
An arrangement in which...
Business Activity
The business (or loss) activity of...
Adjusted Net Worth
Post disaster fair market value of tangible...
NAICS
NAICS codes are common...
Affiliates
Business concerns, organizations, or...
Defense Contractor
Any person who enters into...
Corporation (C-corp.)
The most common form of business org...
Substantial Damage
This means uninsured or otherwise uncompensated...
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
The body of regulations which is...
Credit Elsewhere Test (CET)
The test to determine the...
Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL)
a working capital loan that...
Certificate of Competency
A certificate issued by the Small Bus...
Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) Contract
A type of contract designed to...
Fair and Reasonable Price
A price that is fair to both parties...
Hardship Waiver
Method used to approve a...

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