Business Name Brainstorming
List three ideas based on the products or services you plan to provide (e.g., children’s clothing, custom menu design, aromatherapy products): 1. ________________________________________________________________________________________ 2. ________________________________________________________________________________________ 3. ________________________________________________________________________________________ List three ideas based on your special niche (e.g., affordable children’s special occasion clothes, exclusive designs for the small restaurateur, aromatherapy for the office environment): 1. _________________________________________________________________________________________ 2.__________________________________________________________________________________________ 3.__________________________________________________________________________________________ List three ideas based on your special niche (e.g., affordable children’s special occasion clothes, exclusive designs for the small restaurateur, aromatherapy for the office environment): 1. _________________________________________________________________________________________ 2. _________________________________________________________________________________________ 3. _________________________________________________________________________________________ List three ideas combining a favorite theme with your special niche: (e.g., Tea Party children’s party clothes, Table for Two menu designs, The Tranquil Desk aromatic office products): 1. _________________________________________________________________________________________ 2. _________________________________________________________________________________________ 3. _________________________________________________________________________________________ After you’ve decided which name you like best, ask yourself a few important questions
Have you said it aloud to make sure it’s easily understood and pronounced? (Has it passed muster with your family? Have you had a friend call to see how it sounds over the phone?) Have you checked your local Yellow Pages to make sure the same or a similar name is not already listed? Have you checked with your local business authority to make sure the name is available? Have you started your trademark search?
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