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Melissa
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I was just wondering if anyone knew where online I can find out if a certain business name has been trademarked? I want to name my business something, but don't want to get in trouble due to another business having the same name.
Can ya help me?
Thanks in advance!
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Re: Business name question...
« Reply #1 on: May 26th, 2006, 10:15am » |
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I don't know if it depends on the state, but in OK we go to the Secretary of State to register the name, et al. and if the name is already taken we cannot use it...you might check with your Sec of State???
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« Reply #2 on: May 26th, 2006, 10:45am » |
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Here in Michigan, we have to register our DBA (Doing Business As) with the County Clerk's office. They automatically search the state database to be sure nobody else uses that DBA in the state. Unless you're incorporating, your business name is normally not a problem since your tax ID is the same as your social security #.
There are a couple of major corporations with the same name as my little one woman show, but because I'm a sole proprietor it's not a problem. Good luck!
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« Reply #3 on: May 26th, 2006, 11:02am » |
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Thank you so much Kris! I won't be incorporating, so I guess I can use pretty much what I want. I did check the nationwide white and yellow pages though, and there is NO business with the name I want, so that's cool too!
My little home business will now be known as...
"Balloon Enchantment"
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« Reply #5 on: May 26th, 2006, 2:54pm » |
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Mel I was gonna suggest some names hope its not to late.....
mel's enchanting rubber ballon decorations
Rubber balloon enchantment
Now as you know a good jingle or catchphrase is importnt so here goes
let mel do the blowing and you do the party enjoying
Mel blowing balloons since 2006
come see Mel she has plenty of hot are for all your party needs
Mel's party enchantment she'll blow anything rubber,nylon anything you want to add that extra sparkle in your guests eyes....
Inside outside formal or informal let mel blow the perfect party decorations and favors for your party....
any one else have some names or commercial jingles for mel?
Oh you don't have to thank me Mel I just want to help your business grow...
minnie who is gonna hide now 
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Re: Business name question...
« Reply #6 on: May 26th, 2006, 2:57pm » |
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how about party mega blow jobs and be done with it Minnie!! LMAO You are a nutter!
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« Reply #7 on: May 26th, 2006, 3:02pm » |
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Ohforpetesake!!! 
I've decided I'm not going to have a name, I'm just gonna use my own. (it is on the advice of a friend)
ty anyways! 
 mellyblowsballoons
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« Reply #8 on: May 26th, 2006, 3:09pm » |
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on May 26th, 2006, 3:02pm, Melissa wrote:
perfect
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at second glance, not such a good name, lol, sorry
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Re: Business name question...
« Reply #9 on: May 26th, 2006, 3:38pm » |
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Mel I have a premise for a commercial picture this,,,,,
setting Monday morning at bob and toms office,,,,,
Bob looking tired but happy walks in,,,,,
Tom"Hey Bob looks like you had a great birthday celebration"
Bob "yeah the wife has been planning it for weeks every detail was planned just like I always wanted"
Tom (slyly) "Did it have anything to do with the mesage you over heard last week?"
flashback to Bob overhearing his wife on the phone,,,
"Thanks for getting back to me Melissa Saturday night,Yes dress is optional.......Yes nylon please ....do you have the ones that glow in the dark?great he'll never suspect ....Yeah I think we'll hide in the bedroom and suprize him...."
Back to the office.....
Bob"It was the most amazing night everything perfect just like I always dreamed"
Bob " As a matter of fact my brother wants the same thing for my nephews 18th birthday"
Tom "Wow can I get her card I want to surprize my wife for our anniversary..."
Sure it's
Mel's Balloon Enchantment She decorates for any party formal or infomal a few guests or a few hundred
Bob' It was the best suprize party ever my wife even had my parents,brothers and sisiters flown in and hiding in my bedroom to surprize me....for the best party decorations call mel's balloon enchantmentment at
1-800-635-25697
thats 1800- mel blows
Then pictures of past decorating parties
thank you ,thank you do you think I should go int advertisin??
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« Reply #10 on: May 26th, 2006, 3:42pm » |
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O M G Minnie, you're nuts!!
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« Reply #11 on: May 26th, 2006, 3:52pm » |
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Hope ya don't mind me having fun with this.been missing the girls and this keeps my mind off it.I almost even miss their fighting  . Oh well they're having fun with Daddyand thats all that counts...
so ya didn't say ya like the commercial it really is innocent unless you have a dirty mind...like mine LOL
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Re: Business name question...
« Reply #12 on: May 26th, 2006, 3:59pm » |
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The safest thing to do is set-up a sole-proprietorship . ( spell check). You'll have to fill out a minor form and pay a very small fee. Then the business is set-up. You only really have to perform a name check if you are going to incorporate in a particular state. The town that has your county courts is the town where you can enter the sole-prop. thing.
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« Reply #13 on: May 26th, 2006, 8:27pm » |
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WOW, great news Mel. Didn't realize you were turning into an entrepenuer. GREAT
I'll offer a word or two of advice from experience with small business here. If you're planning on advertising in the phone book (it CAN get expensive) these are some of the tidbits we've learned.
Everything is listed alphabetically, therefore, starting your name with a "B" would be an advantage. Some people just phone the first ones they see, and B names are at the top.
Ours starts with a "D", so not bad either.
My son picked his name for his business by sitting with a dictionary, opening pages and pointing until he found something he liked. LOL It was good, we all like it and it's been 8 years running. So, good luck gal, sounds like a real fun business.
Hope I helped a little.
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« Reply #14 on: May 26th, 2006, 8:55pm » |
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Re: Business name question...
« Reply #15 on: May 26th, 2006, 9:59pm » |
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Hi Mel, it has nothing to do with whether you are a corporation or not, its just a registered name. In my state it costs $50 to register a name, and they just check to see if the name is being used when you send in your registration info.
So, your legal papers would read as: Melissa, DBA Balloon Enchantment.
Have fun
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