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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Current Assets
A balance sheet item which equals...
Days Receivable
A measure of the average time a...
Operating Leases
are deducted on the company’s...
Coastal Barrier Resource Area (COBRA)
A flood prone area in which...
Physical Loans
Funds to repair/replace dis...
Prime Contract
A contract awarded directly...
Affiliates
Business concerns, organizations, or...
Cash Available to Service Additional Debt (CASAD)
The cash flow determined that...
Injury Analysis
Measures the effects of...
Subcontract
A contract between a prime cont...
Defense Contractor
Any person who enters into...
Intermediary Organization
Organizations that play a funda...
Limited Liability Entities (company/partnership)
An LLE provides business owners with...
Applicant Entity
The business entity requesting...
Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) Contract
A type of contract designed to...

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