Naming a Business


Recent Naming a Business Articles

Dial 1-800-Get Some Sales

Primary Wave founder Gregg Hamerschlag owned a home health care company for many years. Gregg knew he wanted to build a brand, and one way he differentiated ...  Read more

Turning Fierceness Into a Brand

Designer Christian Siriano of Project Runway fame takes time out from Fashion Week to talk about growing sales and falling models.  Read more

The Sugar Made Him Do It

Siggi Hilmarsson, founder of Siggi's Skyr yogurt, discusses his trial-and-error process of starting up, the American diet, and the importance of sleep.  Read more

Ask Inc.: Is It Critical for a Start-up to Have a Website?

Ask Inc. is an open forum for entrepreneurs to ask questions and get answers. Join the conversation.  Read more

Jason Ross, Founder of JackThreads 

The founder of this men's fashion e-commerce company based in Columbus, Ohio, talks about building a brand, bootstrapping a start-up, and where he finds his ...  Watch video

How to Take a Local Brand National

"It's all about Facebooking, Tweeting and friending people," says Elaina Scotto of Scotto restaurant in New York City.  Read more

The New Rules of Writing a Memorable Slogan

Want to come up with the next "Got milk?" We've asked industry pros for their most creative tips for creating a sticky, meaningful tagline.  Read more

How to Protect Your Trademark From Infringement

Keeping your trademark safe from infringement requires a consistent offense and a sturdy defense. Experts explain how to master both.  Read more

How to Maintain Brand Consistency Across Product Lines

With a diversity of products, how do you keep your brand name pure? It's all about who your brand resonates with and why.  Read more

Could a New Name Fix a Company?

Chris Russo launched a successful fantasy sports business. Would rebranding help the business to grow?  Read more

A Little Self-Promotion Never Hurts

How to get the word out about your new business  Read more

How to Choose the Right Colors for Your Brand

The aesthetic of your product and its labeling can have a huge impact on sales. If you're DIY branding, here's how to find the right colors.  Read more

Building a Bakery Brand

Jim Skinner of Skinner Baking talks about his family business's big bet.  Read more

How to Manage Your Company's Brand

Your brand is your mark of distinction. Here's how to construct a brand management strategy that will inspire trust in your company.  Read more

Facebook Sues Start-up Teachbook Over Name

The online community for teachers has two employees, less than 30 users, and is yet to launch officially.  Read more

How to Refine Your Business Idea

Even a good business idea might not be financially workable. Here's how you can determine if your product or service is a money-making enterprise.  Read more

Does an MBA Make a Difference?

How an MBA can help and hurt entrepreneurs: Over at Vator.tv, Bambi Francisco Roizen talks to Tom Patterson, a Harvard Business School-educated entrepreneur ...  Read more

How Do You Name a Company?

According to veteran entrepreneur Norm Brodsky, it doesn't matter.  Read more

A Name the Press Could Love

A new bakery proves that a killer name can be the best marketing strategy.  Read more

How to Choose the Best Name For Your Business

Entrepreneurs often angst over the perfect name for their business. This guide will help you choose a defensible trademark and a search-friendly, recognizabl...  Read more

How to Choose the Best Business Card for Your Company

Networking, marketing, and leadership experts lay out what makes an effective business card, business card style taboos, and the importance of design versus ...  Read more

How to Build Your Personal Brand

With traditional publicity vehicles and the Web’s resources at hand, making a name for yourself is easier than ever.  Read more

How to Master Your Elevator Pitch

What exactly do you do, and why should I care? Here's how to tell it shorter and smarter.  Read more

Norm Brodsky on Expanding Upmarket

How can a staffing firm that works with unskilled labor expand into professional staffing placements? Our columnist shares his advice.  Read more

How to Choose a Business Entity

Just started a new business and don't know whether to incorporate as an LLC, S-corporation, or sole proprietorship? Have no fear.  Read more