Need /Want name help

[wsk]

If you use a name pegged to a location like Carolina, or even kudzu, you're pretty much stuck. What if you move?

If you use your name you can take it with you where ever you go.

And, what if you decide you want to branch out into some other field? What are you going to do? start another company? with a new name? That's too much like work.

I'm not going to presume to suggest names - you'll have to do that - but I do think that whatever name you choose should be something that isn't specific to any location or any occupation. If you need a business "name" for a specific service or product, consider a DBA.

Get tax and legal advice from a real accountant and a real attorney before you form your company. There may be liability and tax benefits from forming your company as a corporation or as an LLC - chief among these is that these corporate entities can shield your personal assets from the litigious should your company ever be sued.

If you are going to start a business, do it with the goal of making money and move toward that goal. If the IRS decides that what you do is simply a hobby, the tax benefits will evaporate as your wallet melts to pay the back taxes, fines, and penalties.

A business plan is good.

Don't know why I'm thinking of it but there used to be a sign in southwestern Colorado - one of those little towns on highway US666 (now renumbered US491) - that quoted the Bible: "The wages of sin is death" (we used to argue about whether that sentence is grammatically correct).

So, the wages of sin is trousers.

[Seaforth Piper]

[QUOTE=Fearnest;328473 an invasive non-native weed that was introduced to the south"

in some people's opinion, that describes we Scots!

"Rats, lice and Scotchmen are found the world o'er" - anonymous

"I wondered if there was a Scotchman about, those tartan buggers are everywhere." Geo. MacDonald Fraser, 'Flashman and the Redskins'

[Fearnest]

an invasive non-native weed that was introduced to the south"

in some people's opinion, that describes we Scots!

"Rats, lice and Scotchmen are found the world o'er" - anonymous

"I wondered if there was a Scotchman about, those tartan buggers are everywhere." Geo. MacDonald Fraser, 'Flashman and the Redskins'

Good point... kind of like the "no dogs, Irishmen, or sailors allowed" signs...

[Kilted KT]

Fenix Kilt & kit or Wages Kilt & Kit are tied as my favorite so far..

What about Selvedge Kilt & Kit?

as for off the wall..."100% Wool Tanks"

[Warlock]

You should ALWAYS link your business with your name. Somehow. Good business practice. That way people know that it is your baby. So, Wages Kilt Co. or MacWages Kilt Co. Put your name on your product. It says "I made this, and I am proud of my work!" I would buy from a person who show pride in their work in such a way. I look forward to seeing your Banner on X-Marks.

[pdcorlis]

Kudzu is an invasive non-native weed that was introduced to the south to control erosion in the 1930s or 40s. It's damned near impossible to destroy or control...

Now there's a positive mental image... Seriously - AVOID kudzu - it even sounds nasty without knowing what it is...

Here's another vote for Carolina Kilt and Kit - or just Carolina Kilts

[The Wizard of BC]

John,
As one of the oldest sponsors of X Marks let me say this.

Jump on in here, the water's fine.

I view the new policy as a way to protect our members. The same way the forum must protect it's members from all the spam and phishing.

You can be pretty sure that if you wish to do business with one of the advertisers here, the Company and it's products have passed the test of time.

I've seen some of the posts of what you wish to do and I wish you success. When you are ready to kick off you business officially I will be one of the first to welcome you.

How about "MacWages Celtic Creations"? We can add MCC to the abbreviation's.

[RK-REX]

Just saw this... Sounds like fun and a lot of work.

What about "Bekilted"?

[MacWage]

Something I should add . . .
In my primary work (religious), I need to keep it "pack and carry" and am hesitant for a state-specific name. "Carolina Kilt and Kit" would sound AWEFULLY odd if I moved to Arkansas, Michigan, Maryland, Virginia, or even back to Atlanta.

Kudzu is memorable, easy to spell, VERY southern (used heavily in this area-> Atlanta has a Kudzu Cafe, Kudzu.com, among others), and rolls off the tongue. The positive connotations could be its durability, tenacity, beauty (actually LOOK at it some time), and how it spreads could be a good thing too. It is also usable as a nutricious Romain lettuce-like food, fiber, and many, many other uses, if only more utilize it.
http://www.alabamatv.org/kudzu/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kudzu (I know it is wiki, but usable)
http://www.alabamatv.org/kudzu/kudtea.htm
There are many, many, many more.
A lot of the people around here seem to think that name is ideal. YET, I am unsure of the larger world's perception (i.e.-> WHAT IS IT??)

[Big Mikey]

Here's an idea from my slightly skewed mind........................................

"Minimum Wages Affordable Kilts".