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.
Guarantor
The legal entity and...
Best and Final Offer
For negotiated procurements...
Available Asset Test
Part of the CET that determines if an applicant(s) has...
Contractor Team Arrangement
An arrangement in which...
Affiliate
Business concerns are affiliates if one concern...
Primary Activity
The major business activity of...
Adjusted Net Worth
Post disaster fair market value of tangible...
Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) Contract
A type of contract designed to...
Certificate of Competency
A certificate issued by the Small Bus...
Subsidiary
A company for which a majority of the...
Certified 8(a) Firm
A firm owned and operated by socially and...
Cash Flow Test
Part of the CET that determines if...
Partnering
A mutually beneficial business-to-bus...
P&L (Profit and Loss Statement)
also considered as Income Statement or...
Negotiation
Contracting through the use of...

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