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.
Affiliates
Business concerns, organizations, or...
Principal
the owner(s) of the Applicant Entity that...
Physical Loans
Funds to repair/replace dis...
Request for Proposal (RFP)
A document outlining a...
Small Disadvantaged Business Concern
A small business concern that...
Current Assets
A balance sheet item which equals...
Accrual Basis Accounting
recognizes revenues when earned and expenses are...
Partnering
A mutually beneficial business-to-bus...
Mentor
A business, usually large, or...
Intermediary Organization
Organizations that play a funda...
Equity
An accounting term used to...
Injury Period
The time period during...
Depreciation
A non-cash operating expense that...
Phase 1
Process used to determine the...
Break-even Analysis
A calculation of the approximate sales...

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