Small Business

A business smaller than a given size as measured by its employment, business receipts, or business assets.

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.
SBA Glossary

Common SBA Terms

Everything you need to know about common terms used to discuss SBA Loans.
Income Statement
Shows the entity’s income and...
Fair and Reasonable Price
A price that is fair to both parties...
Request for Proposal (RFP)
A document outlining a...
P&L (Profit and Loss Statement)
also considered as Income Statement or...
Contractor Team Arrangement
An arrangement in which...
Full and Open Competition
With respect to a contract action...
Certified 8(a) Firm
A firm owned and operated by socially and...
Affiliate
Business concerns are affiliates if one concern...
Joint Venture
In the SBA Mentor-Protégé Program...
Current Assets
A balance sheet item which equals...
Lien
A legal claim against an...
Protégé
A firm in a developmental stage that...
Comparative Analysis
Is designed to point out significant trends that...
Affiliates
Business concerns, organizations, or...
Small Business Development Centers (SBDC)
SBDCs offer a broad spec...

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