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S-Corporation

A form of corporation, allowed by the IRS for most companies with 35 or fewer shareholders, which enables the company to enjoy the benefits of incorporation but be taxed as if it were a partnership.

Updated on
September 9, 2022
Published on
June 20, 2018
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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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Common SBA Terms

Everything you need to know about common terms used to discuss SBA Loans.
SCORE
Counselors to America's Small Bus...
Request for Proposal (RFP)
A document outlining a...
SAE (Stand Alone Economic Injury Disaster Loan)
provide necessary working capital to...
Mentor
A business, usually large, or...
Trend Analysis
A comparative analysis of...
Phase 1
Process used to determine the...
Days Receivable
A measure of the average time a...
Duplicated Interest
The amount of interest exp...
Limited Partnership
A business organization with one or...
Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL)
a working capital loan that...
Affiliates
Business concerns, organizations, or...
Partnership
A type of unincorporated business org...
Cash Flow Test
Part of the CET that determines if...
Physical Loans
Funds to repair/replace dis...
Primary Activity
The major business activity of...

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