More and more Americans are working for themselves or starting their own business. If you're one of them, you'll likely need to register for a DBA, which stands for "Doing Business As." Before you ...

Lindsey Crossmier has been a financial writer since 2022, and has been regularly quoted as an expert in outlets such as U.S. News, GOBanking Rates and Yahoo! Finance. She leverages her Yale financial ...

‘DBA fictitious business name filing’ may sound like legal jargon—but for small business owners in California, it's a crucial step. It started with a taco truck. One of our clients, Camila (not real), ...

A DBA, meaning "doing business as," is a simple, effective form of advertising. For example, rather than do business as Joe Smith, Plumber, you name your business 24/7 Plumbing. It's catchier, but ...

Starting a new business is exciting and, at times, overwhelming. One of the key decisions to make early on is the type of business entity you will operate under. This could be a sole proprietor, a ...

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Editorial Note: We earn a commission from partner links on Forbes Advisor. Commissions do not affect our editors' opinions or evaluations. Some businesses need a DBA, or “doing business as.” For ...

For nearly a decade, Toni Matthews-El has published business topics ranging from cloud communication software to best steps for establishing your own LLC. In addition to Forbes Advisor, she's ...