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Tips on how to choose a business name

Friday, March 20th, 2009
Entrepreneurship

It’s very important to get the right name for your business. Here are some things to think about when choosing a business name:

1 Make it easy to remember
2 Make it easy to pronounce
3 Make it easy to spell
4 Stir the customer’s interest – make them want to ask more
5 Make it positive sounding – optimistic
6 Make it changeable
7 Make sure it doesn’t confuse you with someone else
8 Make it attract the kind of customers you want
9 Make it fun
10 Make it quirky

Here are some suggestions to help you choose a name:

1 Brainstorm – think about how you want people to feel when they see or hear your name
2 Think of humorous aspects of what you do
3 Check other names and trademarks on the internet
4 Check domain names
5 Does your name sound cheap or expensive
6 Think about picking a name that starts with “A.” That could be important for Yellow Pages

Comments

A great thought provoking article…lots to think about.

 

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