Posted on 05 June 2009
Tags: Business, business name, company, las vegas, Marketing, marketing company, Perkolate, starting a new business, website
Choosing a company name is one of the most critical decisions you need to make if you’re starting a new business or company in Las Vegas. Choosing the best most strategic name can help your business and choosing poorly can certainly hinder. Eventually, you’ll have to decide.
You will want to choose a good name that will stand out from the clutter of your competitors, will be memorable and unique. It should describe your company and/or the concept of your company. A good name should make potential customers ask you why you chose it, what it means.
I’ve put together a short list of points to consider when choosing your company name that you should consider carefully when brainstorming your new Las Vegas business name:
- Choose a name that is easy to remember – too long or too complicated won’t stick in people’s minds.
- Make sure it fits with your business – literal or slightly obscure, it should be related to what your business does.
- It should be different from any of your competitors – this is your first chance to make your business stand out from others.
- Keep it short – one maybe two words, and not too many syllables.
- Don’t use your personal name and avoid using the name of your city – as a business grows this can be a hinderance.
- Don’t be obscure – people won’t know what your business name means.
- Pay attention to phonetics – does it sound good and flow off the tounge?
- Brainstorm and seek advice from trusted business associates and friends.
Posted on 21 January 2009
Tags: Clark County, clark county nevada, henderson nevada chamber of commerce, las vegas, las vegas nevada chamber of commerce, Nevada, nevada chamber of commerce, sin city chamber of commerce, starting a new business
If you are starting a new business or company in Las Vegas or looking to network with other professionals, consider joining the various Chambers of Commerce in and around the Las Vegas Valley:
Las Vegas, Nevada Chamber of Commerce
North Las Vegas, Nevada Chamber of Commerce
Boulder City, Nevada Chamber of Commerce
Henderson, Nevada Chamber of Commerce
Sin City Chamber of Commerce
Posted on 01 January 2009
Tags: business license, city of las vegas, Clark County, clark county nevada, helpful links, las vegas, Nevada, starting a new business, state of nevada
One of the first things you need to take care of when you are starting a new business in Las Vegas, Clark County or Nevada is to obtain the proper business licenses.
The following are helpful links to assist you in applying for business licenses:
State of Nevada
http://tax.state.nv.us/faq.htm#registration
Clark County, Nevada
http://www.accessclarkcounty.com/depts/business_license/pages/index.aspx
City of Las Vegas, Nevada
http://www.lasvegasnevada.gov/Apply/licenses.asp?ID=5559#5559
Obtaining business licenses for your Las Vegas company or business is a valuable credibility booster for your corporate image and it is the law after all.