What should i name my business in Knoxville Tn?

Question

I'm currently putting myself through college and i've come up with an easier way to support myself rather than work 35-40hrs per week. The shingle roof homes where i live are covered with a fungus (blue-green algea) and not only is it an eyesore but it destroys the roof over time. I'll be cleaning the roof. I've grown up in the construction business so otherwise i have some how-to knowledge ... but to begin this one man operation i need to establish a name. Also, "Roof Cleaning" is out of the question. Thanks for the input and if i choose to use any name, without modification, i'll contact him/her and send $100.

Answer 1

The naming of your business could be one of the most important decisions you will make. A name's originality and legal availability will create a real asset value of its own, as it becomes marketed and gains market acceptance.

The name you choose will become the focal point of all the benefits and features that relate to your business. Customers will be able to find and refer others to it in the future.

Since any names that are suggested here may already be owned by another party, I wanted to go a different route...

I suggest either hiring a name creation firm or get together with your friends and/or family and throw a "name party" & have everyone bounce some ideas around. Compile a listing of names that you like the best. Once you have that list, do as much free research as you can before you delve into comprehensive research.

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!

Answer 2

Sounds like a good idea - might want to check with a lawyer to be sure your liability is well-defined. I can easily envision a case where you clean the roof, but more extensive damage has already taken place, the roof falls in and they sue you.

Roof Savers - we will save your roof

Kill and Clean Safety Group
We will kill your mold, clean your roof and assure your safety

Knoxville Roof Raiders
(Doesn't say much but might cause people to stop and read the rest of an ad)

Answer 3

YOu want a company name which says what you do and who for, too. The name should be short and sweet and roll off the tongue (and mind) easily.

Fungus Among us.

Home Fungus and Algea Control.

Household Fungus and Algea Control

Bob the Fungus Cleaner
(Obviously, BOB would be replaced by YOUR name)

Answer 4

Fungus Destroyer, Algae Eater, Shingle Restore.

If you went with Fungus Destroyer you could have a cool skull and cross bones logo and it would be bad ***.

But the job sounds a little gross to me. Good luck.

Plus, unless the people in your area know how destructive the algae is to their shingles, your marketing would have to include this, or else you'd have no business.

Answer 5

Knoxville Roofing Trends

( Inc. or Ltd.) depending on your legal business status.

Answer 6

A Cleaner Top, that will get it you listed in the phone directory first. Good luck with your pursuits and school!