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How To Name Your Business

June 10, 2025

Coming up with the right name for your small business isn’t easy — especially given that there are nearly 35 million already in the mix, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration. A recent checklist from LocaliQ’s WordStream blog guides entrepreneurs through the creative process and legal essentials to help ensure their business name is unique, memorable and built to last. A smart move: Pick a name that’s simple to spell and search.

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By Rebecca Meiser

Contributor, Commerce + Communities Today and Small Business Center

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