Sole Proprietor

an individual who owns an unincorporated business by himself/ or herself.

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.
Negotiation
Contracting through the use of...
Lien
A legal claim against an...
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
The body of regulations which is...
Joint Venture
In the SBA Mentor-Protégé Program...
Sole Proprietor
an individual who...
Assets
The amount of current assets that is left...
Protégé
A firm in a developmental stage that...
Contracting
Purchasing, renting, leasing, or...
Defense Contractor
Any person who enters into...
Emerging Small Business
A small business concern whose...
Operating Leases
are deducted on the company’s...
Affiliate
Business concerns are affiliates if one concern...
Prime Contract
A contract awarded directly...
Limited Liability Entities (company/partnership)
An LLE provides business owners with...
Amortization
A non-cash operating expense that...

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