Pen2Paper~Small Business Resource Center Naming Your Business

Okay, so you have a business in mind. What should you call it? You want something catchy right? Or you want to name it after yourself or your favorite family pet?

Consider a few things before you decide:

• Keep in mind that your business name is an important part of your marketing strategy.
• Choose something you feel good about.
• Pick something that represents your business or concept.
• And once you've decided on a name that suits your business endeavor register it through your state's Secretary of State's office and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
• If you are operating on the web check with "online businesses" to see if your domain name is available.