2006-09-13 06:39:29 · 6 answers · asked by DeeJay W 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Small Business
Better Business Bureau Or Dun And Brad Street
2006-09-13 06:47:13 · answer #1 · answered by rookie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I listed some links where you can do some preliminary name checking. However, please be aware that this is merely scratching the surface of what's out there.
Only comprehensive research will tell you if the name is truly available. But, these links are free & a great place to start, so I'd try them out first.
Comprehensive research consists of looking at marks that are similar in Sound, Appearance or Meaning in the pending & registered Federal AND State trademark files as well as the US National Common-Law files.
There are other sites that offer free searching capabilities in conjunction with their commercial services, so I'm not able to post those links due to the Yahoo! TOS. You'll also want to check domain names & yellow pages, so simply do a search for "free domain name search" and "national yellowpages" and the appropriate links will pop up.
Hope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!
2006-09-13 15:08:27 · answer #2 · answered by TM Express™ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call Texas Secretary of State Name Availability and Business Entity Information
(512) 463-5555
2006-09-13 13:42:05 · answer #3 · answered by naute_girl 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When I started my company, I just looked in the phone book, and in online advertising for the company I was trying to start.
Chances are, the names of your competition are all in there, even if it's a mom and pop organization. That's how I avoided having the same name as anyone else.
2006-09-13 13:48:00 · answer #4 · answered by still waiting 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The texas department of commerce should be able to help you. Also, Dun and Bradstreet is usually a good place to check for business names.
2006-09-13 13:41:10 · answer #5 · answered by John K 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
what city are you in?
2006-09-13 13:40:56 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋