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Trade Name: Definition, Examples, and How to Register a DBA

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July 28, 2026
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How To Create a Consulting Agreement for Your Business

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July 28, 2026
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How To Set Up an LLC in New York (and Why It's Unique)

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July 15, 2026
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Disaster Recovery Guide for Small Business

Developing a plan after a natural disaster will give your business a chance to recover. LegalShield breaks down how to create the right plan for your business.

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September 25, 2025
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When Small Business Bankruptcies Become the Right Choice for Business Owners
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August 15, 2025
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Sole Proprietorship vs LLC: Which Is Right for Your Business?

Are you searching for the difference between a sole proprietorship and LLC? We compare sole proprietorship vs LLC including tax benefits and how to choose!

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August 1, 2025
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How Can a Lawyer Help Small Businesses?
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July 25, 2025
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DBA vs LLC: What's the Difference for Your Business?

The main difference between a DBA and an LLC is liability protection. Learn the pros and cons between an LLC and DBA.

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July 24, 2025
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17 min read
A Small Business Owner's Guide to Debt Collection
This article gives small business owners a practical guide to recovering unpaid debts. It explains the difference between collecting from businesses versus individual consumers, outlines a professional step-by-step collection process, highlights mistakes to avoid, and covers when to involve a collection agency or attorney. It also reviews legal recovery options and shares ways to reduce the risk of unpaid invoices in the future, with LegalShield positioned as a source of ongoing legal support.
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July 16, 2025
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Small Business Registration: How to Get Started
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May 20, 2025
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How to Sell a Small Business
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May 1, 2025
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LLC vs. S Corp: Which is Right for Your Business?
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April 15, 2025
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LLC vs. LLP: Which Business Structure Is Right for You?
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April 15, 2025
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How to Add a DBA to an LLC in 3 Steps

It’s a simple process to formally add a DBA (doing business as) to an LLC. If you conduct business under a different name follow these 3 steps.

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May 8, 2024
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The Benefits of Pairing a DBA with an LLC & How it Impacts Your Business

If your limited liability company uses a name that is currently different than its officially recognized legal name, you will need a DBA for your LLC.

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March 26, 2024
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2024 Small Business Debt Collection Options

Working with LegalShield is a cost effective way of getting an attorney's help with small business debt collection. Get legal help without the large price tag.

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February 21, 2024
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Small Business Tax Planning Tips for the 2024 Tax Season

Have you filed your taxes already but realized you made a mistake or left something out? Read this step-by-step guide on filing an amended tax return.

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February 9, 2024
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Top 10 Tips for Small Business Week 2022
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April 29, 2022

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