Brainstorming help: Business name

[Hoytman]

Okay...
There's been a lot of folks near me asking if I'm doing any detailing work. Though I haven't done many details lately it seems that word has spread from previous jobs. That's a good thing. I've been getting so many inquiries that I think it's time to step this up to the next level and just go with it.

Was speaking with VPMark the other day and he mentioned coming up with a business name. So, I guess it's time for that; brainstoring. I'm asking for ideas from fellow forum members.

While you folks are assisting me with ideas I'll be working on ideas of my own as well as a business plan and research.

[Just02896]

Okay...
There's been a lot of folks near me asking if I'm doing any detailing work. Though I haven't done many details lately it seems that word has spread from previous jobs. That's a good thing. I've been getting so many inquiries that I think it's time to step this up to the next level and just go with it.

Was speaking with VPMark the other day and he mentioned coming up with a business name. So, I guess it's time for that; brainstoring. I'm asking for ideas from fellow forum members.

While you folks are assisting me with ideas I'll be working on ideas of my own as well as a business plan and research.

"Your city or town" paint protect and restoration.

[cleanmycorolla]

Keep it simple "Your Name Auto Detailing" thats what I do, it tells people your name and what you do, and in most states if you open a business you don't have to pay any additional fees if you use your name as a business....

Like me, I'm "Chris's Auto Detailing" simple, and lets people know what you do. You can go creative, but IMO if this is a side thing, just make it your name.

[thebamboo23]

Keep it simple "Your Name Auto Detailing" thats what I do, it tells people your name and what you do, and in most states if you open a business you don't have to pay any additional fees if you use your name as a business....

Like me, I'm "Chris's Auto Detailing" simple, and lets people know what you do. You can go creative, but IMO if this is a side thing, just make it your name.

My DBA cost me a 15 minute drive and $16. Of course the will vary by state, county, etc..

Anyways, you also have to give us a bit more feed towards the cars you will be working on, market you wish to target, etc..

[Mike Phillips]

Always remember, while you care about you... most people care about themeslves, as in,


What's in it for me?


So when you name your business, make sure it tells your customer either what you do or what's in it for them. Don't make your customer "work" at figuring out what you do or what you can do for them with a glitzy business name.


Here's two articles I've written on this topic,

How to choose a name for your detailing business


Brand Yourself, Brand your Forum Nickname and Brand your Business Name




Here's one that goes with the above two... PLUS if you read through this thread it might give you some ideas as there are a LOT of ideas shared from our other forum members in it.


Share your best business card design tip?



Can't wait to see what you come up with Bill...

[FUNX650]

Hi Bill...

Here's one idea I had:



Wishing you Great Success in your new Business venture!!

Bob

[Coach Steve]

I've always been a fan of businesses who's name is clever in some way or another, and I think other people in general are too. For instance, I was a girls' tournament softball coach for many years and served on their Board of Directors for nearly a decade. Each month I wrote a newsletter which was subscribed to by alum, former and current coaches, Board members, former and current players, etc. The old, original name just didn't cut it: Valley of the Sun Softball News. Could it be any more beige and boring?! After giving it some thought, I came up with "Touching Bases". So simple and so clever. I got letters from tons of folks who thought it was the best name for a newsletter of its type ever!
A couple others that are clever and cool...
Arby's = The initials of Roast Beef. (Betcha didn't know that one did ya?
Nabisco = Natl. Bisquit Co.
3M = Before they were the huge conglomerate they are today they were Minnesota Mineral and Mining. They were originally going to change the name to Triple M. Can't even imagine that.
If you can't come up with something genuinely clever, do like Mike said. Pick a name that leaves no room for confusion as to what you do. My day job is at the company I own called TotalTech Solutions. I changed the name just over a year ago due to the fact that the original name didn't reflect what my company actually does anymore: Geek Bros. Computers. I found that the computer repair part of it had become such a small percentage of what I do that it was actually limiting my customer base. The new name says it all. Solutions for all your technical needs. And yes, when it was called Geek Bros., my brother and I co-owned the business. You would not believe how many people would ask if the business was really owned by brothers.

[The_2nd_G]

"Details, Details, Details."

You're welcome--LOL.

[BlkHemiLTD]

"Flash Wax"

You can show up in microfiber leg warmers.

[BlkHemiLTD]

DA Detailing "we go both ways"

Dream Clean

DdEeTvAiIlLS

Magic Mikes detailing
(all the mom's will flock so you should specialize in puke and crayon removal from wrecked interiors. Second thought, could be some infringment issues there plus lots of "dirty" work might wanna shy away from this one.)

Rub it out Reflections (hand polishing specialist)

Born to Buff

FLEX N' Effect

Who's the Gloss

Darwin Detailing "The Evolution of Shine"

Spit Shine "your car will be flossin!"



ok ok I am stuck in Afghanistan and im definitly bored at the moment and have been entertaining myself with this thread....and I may return!!! haha