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 ...

India, June 26 -- Here is something that surprises a lot of first-time sole proprietors. There is no single registration certificate that makes your sole proprietorship official. No MCA filing, no ...

One of the first steps of starting a business is choosing the best legal structure. You can choose to operate as a sole proprietorship, partnership, limited liability company (LLC), corporation or ...

There are many paths to entrepreneurship, and for some aspiring business owners, becoming an independent contractor is a natural first step. But what exactly is an independent contractor, and how do ...

Your sole proprietorship is legally indistinguishable from you -- the business owner. You can choose a trade name or use your own name for your business. For marketing purposes, include your business ...

The rule is "never mix business with pleasure," but what about business and marriage? Many small business owners tap their spouse's skills to help operate the company. Whether a business involving a ...