What is a DBA? When should you use one?

If you're planning on starting a business but you are not ready to register an LLC, then here is something that you should do. For individuals that don't want to register LLCs or don't want to spend the money to register one, then they should still get something called a DBA. A DBA is something you apply for in your state or county, and it stands for Doing Business As. Getting a DBA does not provide you with the liability protections that an LLC does, but if you are trying to save some money and you want to get your business started, it is a good cost-effective first step. A DBA is basically a way of letting your state or county know that you are operating a business under your name using a different name. So for example, if you're starting a coffee shop and you want to call it Jane's Coffee Shop, you will have to file a DBA with your county or state. DBAs are also cool because LLCs can get them. So if you have different categories of your business, then you can get a DBA for each one and label it as such. Thanks and follow me for more.