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Naming your business
Naming your business
When choosing a business name, start-ups need to think carefully for both legal and marketing purposes. An effective business name could prove to be your most powerful branding tool and naming your business requires a lot of consideration. Take a look at our articles on the legalities of business names and the importance of domain names to help you choose a successful business name.
How to name your new start-up business – four golden rules
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How to name your new start-up business – four golden rules
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Checking the name is original
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Naming your business
Choosing the right name for your firm is vital. Here's how to pick out the best title
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What are domain names?
A domain name is your gateway to a website and the benefits it can bring
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Protecting your domain name
Find out how to guard against losing your name to another company
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Registering a domain name
We take you through the steps to claiming ownership of a domain name
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Choosing a domain name
Your domain name is part of your brand. It's vital to get the right one
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