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.
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
The body of regulations which is...
Trend Analysis
A comparative analysis of...
Full and Open Competition
With respect to a contract action...
Working Capital (WC)
The amount of current assets that...
Affiliated Group
When two or more...
Mentor
A business, usually large, or...
Affiliate
Business concerns are affiliates if one concern...
Applicant/Co-Applicant
Business entity and person requesting...
Prime Contract
A contract awarded directly...
Coastal Barrier Resource Area (COBRA)
A flood prone area in which...
Certificate of Competency
A certificate issued by the Small Bus...
Substantial Damage
This means uninsured or otherwise uncompensated...
NAICS
NAICS codes are common...
Lien
A legal claim against an...
Break-even Analysis
A calculation of the approximate sales...

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