Our Church is hosting a Sat afternoon event this fall and we are looking for a good name. It will be a ‘chili and baked potato’ lunch for members of the community to come by for a bite to eat and pick up winter clothing (no charge). Coats, boots, mittens, scarves, blankets and socks, underwear. Location: Vancouver, BC.
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We are hosting an event next Feb 1 w a myriad of talent: cover band, comediennes and spoken word to name a few. The event is a fundraiser for a non profit that works with sex trafficking survivors. I need a fun creative name for the event. This may become an annual event.
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Jay’s Answer: How about “Traffic Jam” (or “The Traffic Jam” or event “Georgia Traffic Jam”)?
Would like ideas on a name for new casino rental and event business. Want something that relates to the casino gaming industry, and hasn’t been used. Something clever and catchy. Examples of used names Highrollers casino, Real Deal, Sweet Deal, Jackpot Casino etc.. very catchy but all taken. Any help is appreciated.
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I am looking to start a online video/written journal of about Natural Hair (hair free of relaxers/perms- in it’s natural state from the roots without any alteration). Natural Hair for women of color without the right products or knowledge on hair care can be challenging for styling options. I want to embrace an open forum for women of color to share (blog) about their own experiences of being natural. The website will be a celebration of what hair God gave you is perfectly OK! I will eventually use this name to carry natural ingredient products and hair accessories. I want the name to embrace key words…natural,strong, original, fierce, fabulous, woman of color, roots, organic, coiled, curly, ..and tie it to hair.
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I need a business name, I am getting certified as a life coach. I want to specialize in helping people forgive their past, and start to appreciate all that is good in their life. I want to help them to dream again. To find their passion. Thank you so much
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Jay’s Answer: As I’ve advised a number of life coaches, many people aren’t looking through the phone books for a life coach. They’re not looking for someone to forgive their past, etc. They are looking for: wealth, happiness, health, etc. So, your marketing needs to reflect what people are looking for. If your business name is too “new age-y”, then you’ll attract a certain type of clientele. Too “professional”, and you’ll attract a different type. While not a “wow”, why not use your name and a straightforward tagline?
Jane Smith
Certified Life Coach
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Jane Smith
Let Coaching Bring More Joy Into Your Life
Also, here’s a response I gave a life coach asking a similar question to yours’ from a number of years ago:
http://www.manygoodideas.com/2007/11/23/what-is-a-good-name-for-a-life-coach/
I need some suggestions on a name for my custom flowers and housecleaning business. I really enjoy the pun type names. Here are a few that ive come up with….Blooms and Brooms, Tidy Tulip, The garden of cleanin’ Any suggestions???? Thanks
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Jay’s Answer: Keep your 2 businesses separate (and with separate names). Your custom flower customers are likely not to care about your housecleaning business and vice versa. Even if you were to combine the names, what would your marketing message be for two these 2 different groups?
I bake various dog treats which I “sell” at different events and on my own to raise money for different dog charities I support. If I attend an event all the money goes to that shelter or rescue. I have four rescue dogs of my own and this is my way of giving back. I want to be able to give my treats a name so people can order them and take my information with them at events. I would love for this to take off and be able to offer support to any dog in need. Right now i’m dealing with a woman who can’t afford her vet bill and just lost her mother to cancer. The treats are 100% natural and much better for your dog than the kind you buy in the store. I need a catchy name that shows it’s for charity and not for my own profit.
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I have been “playing” with taglines based on my name…I am a new realtor entering the home realty market in BC. My first name is Grace. I am looking for a way to convey my services that ties in with my first name. I am considered a trustworthy, friendly individual, social yet very caring. In my previous business (which i sold) I found I loved dealing with customers and am looking forward to going beyond the “call of duty” for them.
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Jay’s Answer: While your prospective clients may ultimately love your caring personality, your personal values are not the primary reason people would hire you. They would hire you because you offer services that others don’t or can’t (or better than the rest). All Realtors say they care, they give 110%, they’ll hold your hand, etc. What types of transactions do you want to specialize in? How can you make such a large financial decision less risky for your clients? What information/knowledge can you uniquely offer? Start with this core concept, rather than going for a name that’s cleverly incorporates your name to be memorable. If you’re the best in what you do in your region, people will remember you for what you do for them, not for a clever rhyme.
I need something catchy to market / advertise Zanzibar hotel, a 15 bedroom boutique hotel set in a beautiful garden in the heart of historical Stone Town (please check out the website www.zanzibarhotel.co.tz) Currently we are having much difficulty in filling the rooms and need business. The hotel is now under new management and has just been re branded.
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Name / tagline for a unique type of store. We set up at a few craft shows and many music festivals. All items sold
are hand made. Crochet / sewing, hats, such as rastas, berets, and many character hats. Purses, patchwork clothing, pretty flowers for hair. We get a lot of requests for custom orders as well. It began targeting the music / hippie festivals, but has become a huge hit at your every day craft shows as well.
I was thinking “All Kinds of Groovy” for the name, or “Forever Groovy” “Groovy Duds” “Peace of the 60s” “2 Free Spirits”. In most cases, people will see what type of items we have as they walk by and see our stand. However we need a unique name they can remember to go online later and buy more. Looking for a name and tagline catch and easy to
remember.
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Jay’s Answer: Here are a few ideas to consider: