seth, take it easy here, scorp is trying to give you some advice & information here. you have to be carefull when using assumed names for a number of reasons. to use assumed names in most state you have to file with the state that you are in and see if someone else is using that name, failure to do so can get you sued big time if the holder of that registered name finds out . if you like any of those names file for a sole proprietorship and its yours. I have to pay an franshise fee in order to keep my corporate name. ya just have to be carefull of these things