Getting a DBA in San Francisco: The Real Process and Costs
A first-hand account of registering a fictitious business name (DBA) in San Francisco as a sole proprietor. The process, the costs, and what the official instructions don't tell you.
Strategic analysis of business models, organizational dynamics, and competitive landscapes in technology. Examines how companies develop strategies, adapt to markets, and create sustainable advantages.
A first-hand account of registering a fictitious business name (DBA) in San Francisco as a sole proprietor. The process, the costs, and what the official instructions don't tell you.
October 2025: 153,074 job cuts, worst in 22 years. AI cited for 31,039 cuts. But the data shows most companies aren't replacing workers with automation—they're using 'AI' as PR cover for pandemic overcorrection.
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