What Is a DBA and How Can It Help Your Ohio Business?
Good morning, Ohio entrepreneurs! Let's talk about DBAs — one of the most underused and affordable tools available to Ohio business owners.
What Is a DBA?
DBA stands for "Doing Business As." It allows a new or existing business to operate and market itself under a different trade name without creating a brand new company. Same business, different name — simple as that.
Why Would You Need One?
A DBA helps you reach different customers in different markets without the cost and complexity of forming multiple businesses.
Here is a real world example. Say you run a landscaping company but you also deliver firewood in the fall and offer snow removal in the winter. Instead of one name trying to do everything, you could create:
Miller Landscaping — for your core landscaping clients
Miller Firewood — for fall and winter delivery customers
Miller Snow Removal — for clients searching specifically for snow removal
Three audiences. Three clear names. One business owner.
DBAs Work for Rebranding Too
Existing businesses use DBAs to rebrand or re-launch without starting from scratch. A new name creates buzz, brings fresh attention, and gives your business a new lane to grow in.
How Much Does a DBA Cost in Ohio?
Start Up Ohio files your DBA for just $199 — and we include free guidance on how to use it to actually generate more business.
Call us today and we will have your DBA up and running tomorrow.
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