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.
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Common SBA Terms

Everything you need to know about common terms used to discuss SBA Loans.
Working Capital (WC)
The amount of current assets that...
Equity
An accounting term used to...
Projection
An estimate of future economic or...
Fair and Reasonable Price
A price that is fair to both parties...
Days Payable
A measure of the average time a...
Subsidiary
A company for which a majority of the...
Corporation (C-corp.)
The most common form of business org...
Certified 8(a) Firm
A firm owned and operated by socially and...
Sole Proprietor
an individual who...
Phase 2
Process to be used to determine economic injury for...
Negotiation
Contracting through the use of...
Cash-basis Accounting
records revenue when cash is...
Defense Acquisition Regulatory Council (DARC)
A group composed of rep...
Electronic Data Interchange
Transmission of information bet...
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