52. What's a D/B/A and Do I Need One?

What is a d/b/a? You may have heard the term d/b/a before, but you don’t really understand what it is or whether or not you need one. Maybe you’ve already registered a d/b/a but you haven’t registered your business—is this out of order? Don’t worry, because I’ve got you covered! I’m going to teach you exactly what a d/b/a is, when you really need one, and how to go about getting one.

In this episode, you’ll hear…

1. 03:51 - Common misconceptions about d/b/a
2. 05:31 - The problem with not having a d/b/a
3. 09:42 - What a d/b/a is and how it’s different from registration
4. 15:52 - How to know if you need a d/b/a
5. 20:06 - How to get a d/b/a

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1. Episode 9. How to Register Your Business to Protect Your Personal Assets
2. Episode 17. 6 Legal Must Haves for Online Businesses
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