having problem with business name please help

[rats5656]

my problem is that there are as many 10 other different companys out there with the same name that i have for my business name and want to now know wanto do i wanto have a business name that's real goodand . should i keep the same name as the other companys or come up with one that is diffent or check to see if the company are in my state or county are in inc. or if iam able to keep the name and use the name still .+
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so what do i do

[65hoss]

So what's the name????:confused:

[rats5656]

nature's green landscaping

[roscioli]

Haha, how about what I almost used, Mike's Lawn Care. DUH. I like that name, but if you have locals that are using it already, there will be issues, and how about a website if you grow, you dont want your potential customers to find someone elses website and accidentally hire the other guy!

[KirbysLawn]

Originally posted by rats5656
there are as many 10 other different companys out there with the same name that i have for my business name

Out where? If they are in your state and you have had your name longer than them and it's registered then don't change. If they have been around longer than you then you may need to change. I assume all 10 are in your local area?

[rats5656]

i mean so far that i found in all across usa notonly n mystate there 1-2 in my state or close bye

[Rodney Johns]

I would keep the name unless you find out it is already registered in your state. Especially if it is being used by a corp. or LLC.
There could be some legal issues and liability issues depending on your states laws.

[MowJo]

Never underestimate the power of using your own name for a business. That is unless your name is something like "John Smith" which wouldn't be all that distinctive.

[MATTHEW]

Why not change it to NATURAL GREEN or just NATURAL LANDSCAPE.
Maybe a little bit of modification will do it.

[JimLewis]

Whatever you choose for the new name, be sure that (like your current name) it says what you do in the name. People should be able to see a business card, your truck, or hear your business name and instantly know what it is you do.

Names like Williams and Associates, The Johnson Company, and J&R Enterprises don't tell anyone anything. Those names are useless.

Stick to XX Landscaping or XX Landscape Services or XX Grounds Maintenance. Whatever. Just be sure people know what you do when they hear or see your name.

The name you have now, by the way, is great. But if others are using it, you gotta change it. You can't create a brand image with a name that several other companies also have. You want to be unique.

[richard coffman]

Mmmm, My boss had this problem when i was a production manager 4 years ago back in Washington D.C. The company's name was called "Evergreen Lawn and Landscaping. There we're a few other businesses tryin to fit in the name Evergreen, didn't do so well for us, when we said our name people who didn't know us, thought we we're someone else. so, we went back to our roots and wanted to make a drastic change where no one would come close to our name. Our mascot for the company was a cow, Yes i said,a cow! Well, my boss changed the name to something very unusual and got his own website as well. Now the company is called Mowcow lawn and landscaping inc. to check it out go to (www.mowcow.com) the change worked for us and we also did something else before we changed the names, we had cow spots put on most of our trucks. Peop,le knew who we we're after that and the rest is history. the thing is, be different, and do something to attract people in a positive way.

I've taken what I've leearned and applied it to my own business. Mine is called "Special Needs lawn Services"
(slogan_) "Putting your special needs first"
ya want something that people will feel comfortable with and won't feel like your just another joe lookin for another contract to fill space. I personalize everything i do, that's just the start of it for me.

I hope this info comes handy for ya.
got any questions, just write,

Richard Coffman/owner
Special Needs Lawn Services:p

[southside]

Mow 4 Money

:D

[Southern Lawns]

Go to the County clerk of court and do a search. Kirby mentioned if you had the name longer than the rest it's yours and depending on the area of operation with the others they will have to change, provided you have your name registered with the court. At least here in NC you go to the clerk and do a search. (some are still on paper........tons of books) (some are on computer) much easier. You will search for your business name and find out when they where registered. Most of the time people skip this step and just begin using a name. From my best understanding if you do not find it registered than you can grab it and no matter how long they have used it becomes mute. The post above mentioned tweaking it a little, once you do that go and register it ( I think it was $9.00 here) and it's yours. Then IF you see your name driving by on another truck it's your right to request they do business under another name. Good luck.
Raymond

[JVS]

what did you decide?

[Expert Lawns]

My second choice was "Pro-Mow LawnCare''. I really like that name, but stuck with my original name.