why can I not find a way to name my business for free? I need creative ideas.?
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Okay if you mean that you don't want to pay to have a DBA form registered then I would suggest using your name (first or last) then you can simply start doing business ....if your name is Susan Martin, you can use Susan's Sundeck Cosmetics and be fine or Martin Landscaping\n\nNow, if you are talking about getting help finding a name and you dont want to pay a professional, visit the website below, go to the Schmooze link on the left then click on "Biz Names" and there you will be able to have other business owners help you find a name based on your exact business\n\nGood Luck
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Great question & that's fantastic that you're intent on being so creative with your clientele -- best way to succeed.\n\nA few ideas:\n\n1) Offer gift cards to restaurants and/or retail stores that are located within their airport -- of course, don't refer anyone that's a direct competitor!\n\n2) Give a further discount for referring people, buying in bulk and/or larger quantities, buy 3 get 1 free promotions, etc.\n\n3) Set up a mailing list -- mail out coupons periodically, announce sales, etc.\n\nThe ideas are really limitless. Think of your clients -- what's important to them? Why are they coming to you? If the roles were reversed, what would you, as an airline employee, want to see?\n\nI listed a couple of handy sites relating to marketing, promotion & advertising. I hope they’re helpful for you.\n\nLastly, have you checked to make sure the name you're using is truly available? Prior to investing your time, money & effort into a name, it is strongly advised that comprehensive research be conducted to ensure that the name you're interested in is truly available. \n\nThis entails searching the pending & registered Federal and State trademark files as well as the US National Common-Law files. Then, if clear, you can decide if you would like to file for a Federal or a State trademark. \n\nResearch is needed to make sure your trade name is legally available, before opening, before expansion, before incorporation or before designing your logo. Similarities in sound, appearance and meaning affect you too!\n\nThere are 16+ million trade names in use in the United States. Similar names matter, if close in sound, appearance or meaning. Similar names in related classes, distribution channels and customer matter too. You are affected by Common Law use (14 million), State Trademarks (500,000) and Federal Trademarks (2 million).
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Before you get your heart set on a name, check the registry and make sure it isn't taken...and it may even help you get some more ideas...although these ladies came up with some good ones! Except for the one that obviously doesn't get RD, which is okay, but seriously, don't click on it if you don't truly want to be helpful. Geez.\n\nRegistry: \n\nhttp://www.usrollergirls.com/index.jsp?.state=view-players
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some free sites allow your name at the end -they have theirs first..\nlike this:\nwww.freewebs.com/yourWebName
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I JUST saw this great site mentioned on another answer.  It might be helpful.  Good luck:\n\nhttp://www.generatebusinessname.com/brainstorm/
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The problem with free sites is that free usually means free only if it's for non-commercial purposes, otherwise you have to shell out some money.\n\nYou can do your own logo as long as you have your own photoshop/paint type software.  Think of some of the more famous logos - nothing more than a shape and the company name or letters.  Give it a try :-)
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The naming of your business could be one of the most important decisions you will make. A name's originality and legal availability will create a real asset value of its own, as it becomes marketed and gains market acceptance. \n\nThe name you choose will become the focal point of all the benefits and features that relate to your business. Customers will be able to find and refer others to it in the future. \n\nSince any names that are suggested here may already be owned by another party, I wanted to go a different route...\n\nI suggest either hiring a name creation firm or get together with your friends and/or family and throw a "name party" & have everyone bounce some ideas around. Compile a listing of names that you like the best. Once you have that list, do as much free research as you can before you delve into comprehensive research. I listed some links where you can do some preliminary name checking. However, please be aware that this is merely scratching the surface of what's out there. Only comprehensive research will tell you if the name is truly available. But, these links are free & a great place to start, so I'd try them out first. \n\nThere are other sites that offer free searching capabilities in conjunction with their commercial services, so I'm not able to post those links due to the Yahoo! TOS. You'll also want to check domain names & yellow pages, so simply do a search for "free domain name search" and "national yellowpages" and the appropriate links will pop up.\n\nHope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!\n\nEDIT: I tried emailing back to you but Yahoo! wouldn't let me...\n\nYou're so welcome! If you need assistance navigating through any of those sites, please let me know -- I'd be happy to help you.\n\nBest of luck to you!
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i guess a COMPANY name is out of the question?????
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Try doing a search on www.dogpile.com.  Look for free business proposal that fall under the category you're working on.  that should be a start.  It will at least give you a backbone...topics to start write about or include.
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I'm unable to find any business by that name.  Is the spelling correct?
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You cannot patent a name, a patent is only for useful inventions. You would trademark a name. You can search trademarks by searching to the US Patent and Trademark Office's database. You can do so at www.uspto.gov.\n\nBest of luck
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The naming of your business could be one of the most important decisions you will make. A name's originality and legal availability will create a real asset value of its own, as it becomes marketed and gains market acceptance. \n\nThe name you choose will become the focal point of all the benefits and features that relate to your business. Customers will be able to find and refer others to it in the future. \n\nSince any names that are suggested here may already be owned by another party, I wanted to go a different route...\n\nI suggest either hiring a name creation firm or get together with your friends and/or family and throw a "name party" & have everyone bounce some ideas around. Compile a listing of names that you like the best. Once you have that list, do as much free research as you can before you delve into comprehensive research. I listed some links where you can do some preliminary name checking. However, please be aware that this is merely scratching the surface of what's out there. Only comprehensive research will tell you if the name is truly available. But, these links are free & a great place to start, so I'd try them out first. \n\nThere are other sites that offer free searching capabilities in conjunction with their commercial services, so I'm not able to post those links due to the Yahoo! TOS. You'll also want to check domain names & yellow pages, so simply do a search for "free domain name search" and "national yellowpages" and the appropriate links will pop up.\n\nHope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!
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You've got two different issues here - your business & your business name. Let's tackle one at a time.\n\nRE: Healer/Therapist/Counseling\n\nThe best routes to take are to research the process of starting a business as well as the industry you're interested in.\n\nI recommend checking out the SBA, Entrepreneur, The Start Up Journal & Nolo. All 4 are great informational resources for the new/small business owner. I posted links for you in the source box.\n\nAssociations may be a good avenue to explore as well. These organizations will address many of the thoughts, questions and concerns you'll inevitably have as well as many you haven't anticipated yet. See the source box for some relevant links. \n\nResearch, research, research – this cannot be stressed enough. Read as much as you can about the industry. Here are some book titles that are relevant:\n\n* Basic Counseling Techniques: A Beginning Therapist's Toolkit by C. Wayne Perry\n* Favorite Counseling and Therapy Homework Assignments: Leading Therapists Share Their Most Creative Strategies by Howard G. Rosenthal\n* Building Your Ideal Private Practice: A Guide for Therapists and Other Healing Professionals by Lynn Grodzki\n\nRE: Naming Your Business\n\nThe naming of your business could be one of the most important decisions you will make. A name's originality and legal availability will create a real asset value of its own, as it becomes marketed and gains market acceptance. \n\nThe name you choose will become the focal point of all the benefits and features that relate to your business. Customers will be able to find and refer others to it in the future. \n\nSince any names that are suggested here may already be owned by another party, I wanted to go a different route...\n\nI suggest either hiring a name creation firm or get together with your friends and/or family and throw a "name party" & have everyone bounce some ideas around. Compile a listing of names that you like the best. Once you have that list, do as much free research as you can before you delve into comprehensive research. \n\nI listed some links where you can do some preliminary name checking. However, please be aware that this is merely scratching the surface of what's out there. Only comprehensive research will tell you if the name is truly available. But, these links are free & a great place to start, so I'd try them out first. \n\nThere are other sites that offer free searching capabilities in conjunction with their commercial services, so I'm not able to post those links due to the Yahoo! TOS. You'll also want to check domain names & yellow pages, so simply do a search for "free domain name search" and "national yellowpages" and the appropriate links will pop up.\n\nHope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!
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Most free websites are already free to use! Rephrase your quest. You mean you want to create your own?
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Name your business something that starts with an "A" you'll be the first listed everywhere in the phone books.. \n\nWhich is where I search for my local items, since many businesses still aren't on-line, except for a chamber of commerce listing... \n\nbut then thats another good idea..join the chamber in your area.. they refer only to chamber members for business.. and it's a great way to get your name circulated especcially if you're a new business.\n\nThen join/attend meeting to do with your trade to keep up with whats selling the best on the market...market research is PRICELESS! Know what your customer wants then supply it.
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Hello there!\nThumbs up to you for starting your own business!\n\nWhen I started my candle business my trainers told me I should include my own first name in the business name. This gives your business a very personal touch that people can relate to.\n\nAlso if you are going to be using a website, be sure to use your first name also.\n\nPeople like to feel like they are dealing with a real person.\n\nHope this helps!\nLove, Tammy\nTammy's Candle Corner\nwww.tammyscandlecorner.com\ntammy@tammyscandlecorner.com\n\n(Your Name)'s Chocolate Corner\nWe could join forces and call it:\n(Your Name)'s & Tammy's Chocolate & Candle Corner\n\nI can get candles at a good price and we have a killer Creme Brule scented candle.\n\nJust a thought :-)\n\nSuccess to you!!!
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You'll only be able to get a sub-domain name for free not a top level name.. there are many  free sub domain hosts ..Too many to list someone will post some