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Protégé

A firm in a developmental stage that aspires to increasing its capabilities through a mutually beneficial business-to-business relationship.

Updated on
September 9, 2022
Published on
June 20, 2018
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SBA 7a Loans

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SBA 504 Loans

SBA 504 loans are very popular for long-term, fixed rate financing of up to $5 million for major fixed assets.
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SBA Microloans

The average Microloan is about $13,000. The Microloans program provides loans up to $50,000 to small businesses.
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Common SBA Terms

Everything you need to know about common terms used to discuss SBA Loans.
DBA
ex. Blocker & Sons LLC, doing business as Bob's Burgers
Break-even Analysis
A calculation of the approximate sales...
Business Activity
The business (or loss) activity of...
Certified 8(a) Firm
A firm owned and operated by socially and...
Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code
A code representing a category within...
Subcontract
A contract between a prime cont...
Partnering
A mutually beneficial business-to-bus...
Accrual Basis Accounting
recognizes revenues when earned and expenses are...
Joint Venture
In the SBA Mentor-Protégé Program...
Full and Open Competition
With respect to a contract action...
Equity
An accounting term used to...
Liabilities
A financial obligation...
Substantial Damage
This means uninsured or otherwise uncompensated...
Applicant Individual
aka who is requesting an SBA loan...
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