There are many things to consider when selecting a name for your business. Here are some guidelines to start you on the right track:

• Think about your business and what you plan to do, then select a name that reflects it. Be creative. Make it distinctive and memorable.
• Keep it simple; make sure your chosen name is easy to remember, pronounce and spell.
• Investigate regulations governing business names for the business structure you intend to form (for example, if you plan to form a corporation, partnership or Limited Liability Company, learn what regulations may apply in your locale).
• If you are forming a sole proprietorship or intend to operate under a name that is different from your business' legal name, you'll need to register it with a government agency (usually your local county clerk's office).
• Verify your right to use the name.
  Note: In addition to checking with your local county clerk's office or the office of the Secretary of State to determine if the name is available, you should also check state and federal trademark registrations and registered Internet domain names to verify that another company hasn't already registered the name. Venexus offers trademark search and registration services to help you with this step. Learn more about trademarks. 
• As soon as you have chosen and registered your business name, register the Internet domain name for your company, even if you aren't ready to use it yet. This will ensure that your domain name won't be taken by someone else.
  Venexus can help! Consult our domain name search and registration services.