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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Emerging Small Business
A small business concern whose...
Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) Contract
A type of contract designed to...
Guarantor
The legal entity and...
Income Statement
Shows the entity’s income and...
Days Receivable
A measure of the average time a...
Capital Leases
are for the purchase of fixed assets such as...
Available Asset Test
Part of the CET that determines if an applicant(s) has...
Cash Flow Test
Part of the CET that determines if...
GPM%
The measure of every sales dollar left...
Certificate of Competency
A certificate issued by the Small Bus...
Prime Contract
A contract awarded directly...
Small Business Development Centers (SBDC)
SBDCs offer a broad spec...
Physical Loans
Funds to repair/replace dis...
Best and Final Offer
For negotiated procurements...
S-Corporation
A form of corporation, allowed by...

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