Article: What's your problem? think the business-name registration process in Florida is the same as the one in California? Think again.(Bi2 101)(Brief Article)

Q What exactly do I have to do to register my business name?

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A Registering a business name is usually not difficult, but how you do it varies from state to state. Your first step is to log on to your state's Web site and find out what your state requires. Here's what to look for:

* Do you register at the state or county level? Florida and Missouri require registration with a state office; other states, like California, send you to the county courthouse. Some will let you register online, so you can avoid both travel and paperwork.

* Do you need to advertise your use of a fictitious name in a newspaper? It depends. In ...

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