So, in order to open an online store to sell my zine (!!!), I need a business PayPal account, and PayPal wants a business name. Can I just make up a DBA on the spot and give it to PayPal, or is there more I have to do? Does my bank need the DBA also? Yes, I am being unnecessarily paranoid about this. Also, this is a hobby, and there is no way I will ever show a net profit.
Giles! I accidentally killed Spike. That's okay, right?
Buffy ,'Never Leave Me'
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Tom Scola - Aug 04, 2019 2:09:06 pm PDT #1397 of 1416
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NoiseDesign - Aug 04, 2019 10:55:58 pm PDT #1398 of 1416
Our wings are not tired
There are a number of online companies that can help you set up a DBA very cheaply. It's a pretty painless process. I did it way back when I was operating as a sole proprietor and my company was a DBA. Even if it is being done as a hobby it's worth doing the DBA IMO.
Laga - Jan 26, 2020 7:37:19 am PST #1399 of 1416
You should know I'm a big deal in the Resistance.
I'd like to make my living as a travelling GM, bringing everything needed to play tabletop RPGs to people, hell maybe all over the world someday! Right now everything is still in the planning stages but I wonder if anyone thinks it would be worthwhile to set up a (I know a bad choice but it's the first one that comes to mind) Go Fund Me or please recommend a similar but better type of fundraising ap if you think that would be a good thing to invest time in as I grow this business.
flea - Jan 26, 2020 8:28:49 am PST #1400 of 1416
information libertarian
Patreon?
Laga - Jan 26, 2020 8:44:07 am PST #1401 of 1416
You should know I'm a big deal in the Resistance.
Yes! we should have a Patreon. Thank you!
Stephanie - Apr 28, 2020 6:42:25 am PDT #1402 of 1416
Trust my rage
patreon is a thing that lets you give money to artists you want to support. I am all into ASMR videos and it seem like they all have patreon accounts.
NoiseDesign - Jun 01, 2020 11:47:22 am PDT #1403 of 1416
Our wings are not tired
Things I never thought I would have to navigate as a business owner; how do return to work after essentially shutting down for a pandemic, how to clear worksites to remain safe, how to deal with jobsites that might be in the middle of looting zone during a time of civil unrest.
Calli - Jun 02, 2020 9:11:55 am PDT #1404 of 1416
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs
how do return to work after essentially shutting down for a pandemic, how to clear worksites to remain safe, how to deal with jobsites that might be in the middle of looting zone during a time of civil unrest.
This reminds me a lot of the Autobiography of Benvenuto Cellini . He writes about trying to keep his art and studio going during the bubonic plague, during war and civil unrest. The good news, Drew, is that I'm pretty sure this makes you a Renaissance Man. The bad news is that, lovely art aside, the Renaissance kinda sucked to live through.
Dana - Jul 15, 2020 6:35:37 am PDT #1405 of 1416
"I'm useless alone." // "We're all useless alone. It's a good thing you're not alone."
Steph L. - Jul 15, 2020 7:17:29 am PDT #1406 of 1416
the hardest to learn / was the least complicated
Hey, self-employed people, you should do this:
That's great that more funds are available! (I'm still working more than 40 hours a week and feel like I should just leave that grant money for people who need it.)