Do I need a DBA account/alias?

Alchemist X · 18th Feb 2014, 07:01 PM

I am about ready to start cold calling. In addition to my question here, I also have a question about billing.

Is it unprofessional to have businesses pay me personally or do I need to set up a business account? Is there a way I can alias a personal bank account?

My plan was to use my personal account and "virtual envelopes" to manage my business money until I have enough clients to actually open a DBA account. But does this get in the way of professionalism?

Will businesses take me seriously if I bill them as "John Doe, Mobile Agent?" Or is it imperative I take the extra step to bill them as "John Doe Mobile?" Basically I just don't want to deal with the hassle of a DBA account until I get some revenue.

Thanks in advance, warriors.

Alchemist X · 20th Feb 2014, 12:27 AM

I think I will repost this on the offline marketing board. I may have misunderstood what "mobile marketing" meant, but I was talking about using text message campaigns to bring in customers.

pavondunbar · 20th Feb 2014, 02:57 AM

I personally don't think it would matter. If your service speaks for itself then personally I wouldn't care how you handle your business affairs.

Want me to write the check to you? To your business? My point is that you can have a regular name to do business in...because all that matters is if you are professional and deliver what you promised in the eyes of the client.

I've dealt with numerous "businesses" doing business in their corporate name...and I wouldn't even send my worst enemy's dog to them as a referral.

Pavon

18th Feb 2014, 07:01 PM	#1
Alchemist X Warrior Wannabe Join Date: 2014 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 13 Thanks: 105 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Do I need a DBA account/alias? Share on: I am about ready to start cold calling. In addition to my question here, I also have a question about billing. Is it unprofessional to have businesses pay me personally or do I need to set up a business account? Is there a way I can alias a personal bank account? My plan was to use my personal account and "virtual envelopes" to manage my business money until I have enough clients to actually open a DBA account. But does this get in the way of professionalism? Will businesses take me seriously if I bill them as "John Doe, Mobile Agent?" Or is it imperative I take the extra step to bill them as "John Doe Mobile?" Basically I just don't want to deal with the hassle of a DBA account until I get some revenue. Thanks in advance, warriors.

20th Feb 2014, 12:27 AM	#2
Alchemist X Warrior Wannabe Join Date: 2014 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 13 Thanks: 105 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Do I need a DBA account/alias? Share on: I think I will repost this on the offline marketing board. I may have misunderstood what "mobile marketing" meant, but I was talking about using text message campaigns to bring in customers.

20th Feb 2014, 02:57 AM	#3
pavondunbar Mobile Marketer Join Date: 2008 Location: Bakersfield, CA Posts: 348 Thanks: 130 Thanked 64 Times in 49 Posts	Re: Do I need a DBA account/alias? Share on: I personally don't think it would matter. If your service speaks for itself then personally I wouldn't care how you handle your business affairs. Want me to write the check to you? To your business? My point is that you can have a regular name to do business in...because all that matters is if you are professional and deliver what you promised in the eyes of the client. I've dealt with numerous "businesses" doing business in their corporate name...and I wouldn't even send my worst enemy's dog to them as a referral. Pavon
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