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Old 22 April 2005, 02:06 PM
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I need to form my own limited company, like yesterday. All the technical side of it is in hand, but I don't have a clue what to call it. Suggestions?

I'm going to be doing contract work in telecoms, but I'd rather not mention it, or contracting / consulting in the name, that way I can use the co for other things too.

Fresh out of ideas...
Old 22 April 2005, 02:11 PM
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Old 22 April 2005, 02:12 PM
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It's a real problem. I had two requirements:
1) Must not be the same as another company on the Companies House website, nor one letter different (the other co can object and force you to change)
2) Must have a .com and a .co.uk domain available

I tried the most obscure words but they were already all gone. In the end I ended up with my daughter's name backwards.

I'd also advise you to pick a name whose spelling is obvious. Otherwise, when you're on the phone to someone and have to tell them your e-mail address, you'll end up spelling it out every time.
Old 22 April 2005, 02:16 PM
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How about something like

Verian Enterprises

Used a random word generator to generate 'verian'

See here http://unique-name.perceptus.ca/word-mixer.php
Old 22 April 2005, 02:30 PM
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Perhaps have a look at ready formed business names to buy rather than choosing your own might help.
Old 22 April 2005, 03:13 PM
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call it 42
Old 22 April 2005, 03:33 PM
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Old 22 April 2005, 04:22 PM
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"The, efficient but completely lacking in imagination company Ltd"
Old 22 April 2005, 05:22 PM
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Originally Posted by RichWalk
"The, efficient but completely lacking in imagination company Ltd"
What about, "mark1234"?
Old 22 April 2005, 08:30 PM
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TC Enterprises
TC Affiliates
TC & Co.
Old 22 April 2005, 08:50 PM
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Maybe choose a colour or fruit ?
Old 22 April 2005, 08:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Chris@LittleKnocks
Maybe choose a colour or fruit ?
How about combining the two and calling it Andi Peters Ltd.
Old 22 April 2005, 11:02 PM
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go for the classic "A1 telecoms" and get first place in the directorys when listed

worked for me (cept the telecoms bit)

if A1 telecoms is taken, slightly change it, A1 Plus, A1 Star, A1A
Old 22 April 2005, 11:10 PM
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