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 ...

A doing business as, or DBA, is a name used by a corporation for business besides the name registered when the company was incorporated. Depending on your state, it might also be called a trade name, ...

Frasier and Niles fulfill a lifelong dream by purchasing a treasured but faded restaurant through their company, Crane Brothers, LLC. They rechristen their restaurant as “Les Freres Heureux” and file ...

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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 ...

When you're in the earliest stages of starting your business, you'll have to decide how you want to register it. Depending on the type of business entity you're forming, you may be required to ...