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

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

The 7(a) Loan Program, SBA’s most common loan program, includes assistance for each business with unique needs.
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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.
Trend Analysis
A comparative analysis of...
Affiliate
Business concerns are affiliates if one concern...
Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL)
a working capital loan that...
Adjusted Net Worth
Post disaster fair market value of tangible...
Limited Liability Entities (company/partnership)
An LLE provides business owners with...
Emerging Small Business
A small business concern whose...
Partnering
A mutually beneficial business-to-bus...
Days Receivable
A measure of the average time a...
S-Corporation
A form of corporation, allowed by...
Acquisition
The acquiring of supplies or...
Balance Sheet or Statement of Financial Position
Assets = Liabilities + Equity...
Duplicated Interest
The amount of interest exp...
Applicant/Co-Applicant
Business entity and person requesting...
Assets
The amount of current assets that is left...
Full and Open Competition
With respect to a contract action...

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