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    Is your business at least three years old? YesNo
    Do you have at least five full-time employees or full-time equivalents? YesNo
    Did your business generate at least $500,000 in sales last year? YesNo
    Do you have the last three years’ financial reports readily available for review and analysis? YesNo
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