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.
SBA Glossary

Common SBA Terms

Everything you need to know about common terms used to discuss SBA Loans.
P&L (Profit and Loss Statement)
also considered as Income Statement or...
Depreciation
A non-cash operating expense that...
Equity
An accounting term used to...
Hardship Waiver
Method used to approve a...
Mentor
A business, usually large, or...
S-Corporation
A form of corporation, allowed by...
Collateral
Assets pledged by a borrower to secure a loan...
Best and Final Offer
For negotiated procurements...
Small Disadvantaged Business Concern
A small business concern that...
Request for Proposal (RFP)
A document outlining a...
Break-even Analysis
A calculation of the approximate sales...
Cash-basis Accounting
records revenue when cash is...
Negotiation
Contracting through the use of...
Partnering
A mutually beneficial business-to-bus...
Schedule of Liabilities
A business debt schedule that lists all of the debts...

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