does the name of a business attract or repel you?
@AxranraRose82 (1120)
United States
November 13, 2006 10:14am CST
For example, you are looking for a plumber...would you choose Roto Rooter because they have a catchy name and song or would you choose the equally experienced and qualified John Smith? What would your decision be based on?
If you are shopping for baby clothing, would you opt for the cutesy baby name store or would you be disgusted and choose Baby Gap?
Do the names of these businesses affect your decision to shop there? Or are they all just stores to you?
I am asking because I am planning on someday starting my own business and would like some input on what to name my biz, without coming out and saying, "should I name it THIS or THAT?"
I am going back and forth with choosing a First and Last name for it or picking a cute and appropriate name for the business.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45941)
• United States
13 Nov 06
I am not sure that I would go with a commercial name. I would ask around for recommendations from neighbors or local businesses.
A brand name doesn't impress me at all. Most of the items that they carry are mass produced in another country. Not that it is bad to buy from products made in another country, but the people that make the product are usually paid less.
What type of business are you going to start? I thought about opening a business too. I would want something catchy, but not cutsie.
@shellyrios (1212)
• United States
13 Nov 06
I think it is imperative that you think of a catchy name or name that correlates to your business, but quality of the service is another factor too. I do both, go by the name and quality of service, company etc.
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@stru9559 (633)
• United States
13 Nov 06
i think the name is very important. for instand I work as a Realtor and the company i work for is called "kelley and associates" and it's not always clear that it's a real estate company - many people call us thinking we're a law firm or other things likes that.
@AxranraRose82 (1120)
• United States
13 Nov 06
When I hear "associates" I would think of a law firm too...Good to know. THanks
@ZowieR (940)
• Canada
13 Nov 06
not every one has a john smith they know is qualifyed. and with no name exposure its kinda hard, so i always go to big catchy names, big name usually big sevice, lets face it if the names no good oyu wont get anywhere. i am constantly singing catch commercials
@AxranraRose82 (1120)
• United States
13 Nov 06
good to know...Now what if you were choosing between two big names- but one was cutesy or catchy and the other was plain?
Then which one would you choose? Would names affect your choice in any way?
