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…03:51 - Common misconceptions about d/b/a05:31 - The problem with not having a d/b/a09:42 - What a d/b/a is and how it’s different from registration15:52 - How to know if you need a d/b/a20:06 - How to get a d/b/aIn this week’s review, Back_Around wrote: "Just what I needed! I'm so glad I found your podcast. I've learned so much! Thanks Sam!"If you’d like a shoutout (and a chance to win a $20 gift card), just leave a review on Apple Podcasts and send a screenshot of it to me on Instagram via DMs!Click here to find the full show notes and transcript for this episode.RESOURCES:Episode 9. How to Register Your Business to Protect Your Personal AssetsEpisode 17. 6 Legal Must Haves for Online BusinessesGet notified when each episode of On Your Terms® comes outCONNECT:Get Sam's weekly newsletter, Sam's SidebarFollow Sam on InstagramFollow Sam on YouTubeSubscribe to Sam's Substack, Beyond BusinessTake Sam's free legal workshop "5 Steps to Legally Protect & Grow Your Online Business"DISCLAIMER