Business Names

Branding

Branding Your Name: A Double-Edged Sword

Pasting your name on your company may seem like genius, but the potential pitfalls are bottomless.

Lifestyle

What To Name Your Startup?

When you are so passionate about your venture, why should you name your dream just anything?

Starting a Business

The Embarrassing Acronym of an Exalted Law School Name Provides a Funny Branding Lesson

Before you skimp on hiring a branding pro, consider George Mason University's bungled attempt to honor the late Antonin Scalia.

Growing a Business

Your New Business Name Should Be Memorable, Spell-able and Available

Follow these five tips to settle on what is one of the most important aspect of a new company -- its name.

Buying / Investing in Business

8 Business Name Mistakes That Investors Hate to See

Names can imply strength, value, connection or friendliness, or they can set opposite tones.

Growing a Business

The Name Game: Christening Your Business for Success

The name of your business has to encapsulate the practical usefulness of your products or services for your customers, signal your differentiation from competitors and embody the philosophy of your company.

Starting a Business

How to Choose a Great Name for Your New Business

Follow these tips to create a name that embodies exactly what you want your new business to represent.

Marketing

3 Vital Things to Consider Before Naming Your Company

Introduce your business to the world with a handle that's unique. Here's how to do the due diligence.

Starting a Business

7 Terrible Naming Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make

Your company name will get used more and last longer than any other investment you make in your business. It's important that you get it right the first time.

Growing a Business

7 Tips for Naming (or Re-Naming) Your Company

Naming a business is not something to be taken lightly: A company's entire branding is dependent on the name. Here are a few tricks on naming your business.

Marketing

Identity Crisis -- Your Website Name Isn't Available

An unhappy sign you really did come up with the perfect URL is somebody else registered it already. Here are three options for getting your good name back.

Branding

Make Your Company's Name Unforgettable

Your business will stand out with these tips for naming a new venture.

Business News

4 Business-Naming Tips for Branding Success

Dreaming up a business name is simple, but finding one that fits your long-term ambitions may not be so obvious.

Business News

6 Tips for Crafting a Killer Business Name

Social entrepreneur and educator Steve Mariotti on why naming your business is one of the most important decisions you'll make.

Business News

Young Entrepreneur's 10 Most Popular Stories of 2012

From inspiring quotes and giant-brand mishaps to tips on starting up and growing a business, here are the stories that became our readers' favorites this year.