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 ...

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 ...

‘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), ...

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 ...

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 ...

Doing business under a legally recognized business name is an important matter for small-business owners. Operating a business under a false or improper name can lead to government fines, owner ...

Document-sharing service DocStoc has updated its License123 service and now small businesses can access the database site to find not only the licenses and permits needed to launch a company anywhere ...

TRAVERSE CITY — The number of new businesses in Grand Traverse County rebounded in 2021. That almost had to be the case because 2020 numbers were severely affected by the pandemic. An assumed name ...