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Title: Business name question... Post by Melissa on May 26th, 2006, 10:08am 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! :)mel |
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Title: Re: Business name question... Post by aprilbee on May 26th, 2006, 10:15am 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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Title: Re: Business name question... Post by Kris_in_SJ on May 26th, 2006, 10:45am 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! Kris |
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Title: Re: Business name question... Post by Melissa on May 26th, 2006, 11:02am 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" ;;D |
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Title: Re: Business name question... Post by Sean_C on May 26th, 2006, 11:03am I think this would be a cool song to play on your Home Page (http://tinyurl.com/fvozu) ;;D Its got that upbeat party theme. Sean............................. |
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Title: Re: Business name question... Post by minnie on May 26th, 2006, 2:54pm 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 [smiley=bag.gif] |
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Title: Re: Business name question... Post by LeLimey on May 26th, 2006, 2:57pm how about party mega blow jobs and be done with it Minnie!! LMAO You are a nutter! |
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Title: Re: Business name question... Post by Melissa on May 26th, 2006, 3:02pm Ohforpetesake!!! [smiley=laugh.gif] I've decided I'm not going to have a name, I'm just gonna use my own. ;;D (it is on the advice of a friend) ty anyways! ;) :-*mellyblowsballoons |
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Title: Re: Business name question... Post by john_d on May 26th, 2006, 3:09pm on 05/26/06 at 15:02:38, Melissa wrote:
edit at second glance, not such a good name, lol, sorry ;) |
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Title: Re: Business name question... Post by minnie on May 26th, 2006, 3:38pm 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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Title: Re: Business name question... Post by Melissa on May 26th, 2006, 3:42pm [smiley=laugh.gif]O M G Minnie, you're nuts!! [smiley=laugh.gif] |
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Title: Re: Business name question... Post by minnie on May 26th, 2006, 3:52pm 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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Title: Re: Business name question... Post by zwibbs/Scott on May 26th, 2006, 3:59pm 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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Title: Re: Business name question... Post by Edna on May 26th, 2006, 8:27pm 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. hugs, EDNA |
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Title: Re: Business name question... Post by Charlie on May 26th, 2006, 8:55pm http://www.netsync.net/users/charlies/gifs/MEL.gif Charlie |
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Title: Re: Business name question... Post by BMoneeTheMoneeMan on May 26th, 2006, 9:59pm 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 $50 to register a name, and they just check to see if the name is being used when you send in your registration info. So, your legal papers would read as: Melissa, DBA Balloon Enchantment. Have fun B$ |
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