Calling a business "Miraculous Repairs" rather than "Jane Jones" is sensible marketing, but using a fake name to hide from vendors or customers with complaints or bills is illegal. If you use a ...

A DBA simply stands for "doing business as," and you'll file a DBA when you want to conduct business under a name of your choosing. DBAs provide flexibility for both sole proprietors and larger ...

Many business owners wonder: Is it really necessary to renew? The issue is real. If your Doing Business As (DBA) name lapses, the legal protection of your trade name might vanish. This happens in many ...

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 ...