A new business opened up around the corner and I couldn’t help but notice the name. It is A-1 Iowa Plumbing and they’ve hung a big banner announcing that they’re open and ready for new customers. The name is a good reminder of several common naming mistakes that I thought were worth sharing. Whether you […]
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How to Create a Brand Name That Sticks
Have you ever wondered how companies develop their brand names? How did marketers come up with Twitter, Hulu, or Uber? According to MSG Management Study Guide, A brand name “is one of the brand elements which helps the customers to identify and differentiate one product from another. It should be chosen very carefully as it […]
How to Choose a Business Name for Your LLC
You have created a rock solid business plan and you are ready to form an LLC. But how do you go about choosing the right name for your business? When you form an LLC, choosing the right name is about creativity and good planning. For a small business owner, choosing a name that reflects the […]
The Name Game: How the Right Name Can Revolutionize a Product
What’s in a name? Whether you are naming a company, a band, a product, a restaurant or anything, the name is the way that you are identified by your audience. This means it is one of the most difficult and important things to come up with. Whether you are about to launch a start-up or […]
How the Right Domain Name Can Catapult Your Business Growth
If you’re planning to build a business online, one of your biggest challenges will be attracting potential customers. You can create a highly optimized site full of rich, informative and relevant content, which meets all of the ever-changing criteria or the search engine algorithms. Meanwhile, you can invest thousands in building a highly visible and […]
5 Name Branding Lessons from Unicorns
Unicorns definitely exist in two places: on elementary school kids’ back packs and among startups. It’s the second category that I’m most interested in, and today I want to look at the major unicorns to squeeze out some branding strategies. In the startup world, unicorns are companies with valuations greater than $1 billion that are […]
How to Win When You’re Playing “The Name Game”
Is the name of your business a good fit today? Will it still be a good fit tomorrow? These are important questions, because you don’t want to get stuck in a situation like Overstock.com, which finds itself having to run ads explaining to people that they aren’t just a purveyor of overstocked items. Although the […]
Choosing the Right Domain for Your Business: How to Avoid Mistakes
Having a website is essential for business success. It opens you up to millions of potential customers and affords you the opportunity to operate and compete on a global scale. However, like everything else related to business, you’ll need the right information when embarking on any website project. From SEO factors to using the right […]
12 Unspoken Rules for Creating Catchy Business Names
A name that sticks is a name that will win. With so much competition in almost every industry, it is difficult for upcoming businesses to get recognized. Naming is one way to do that, as a catchy business name is unique and memorable for your customers. Finding such a name is going to take a […]
6 Keys to a Great Name for Your Business
Picking the perfect name when you start a business is an essential step on your entrepreneurial journey. It needs to be done first before you begin your logo design. Whether you want a funny name like, The Codfather (Fish & Chips), or something more serious like, Fresh Look Painting, your organization name does not just […]
