If you’re starting a business, chances are you’ve already asked yourself this question: “Do I need an LLC… or can I just get a DBA?” I hear this all the time from small business owners — and the confusion makes sense. No one teaches this stuff in school, and most people just want to get their business up and running without messing something up. So let’s talk about this in plain English . First Things First: What Is a DBA? A DBA simply means you’re doing business under a na