How to Name Your Business in the United States - Yes to Entrepreneurs ®, #2

Do you want to find the best name for your business in the United States?

If you are a U.S. or foreign entrepreneur, this practical guide is for you!

This second guide in the YES TO ENTREPRENEURS® series will help you understand the essential characteristics of your business name. It will also provide you with the tools you need to choose and protect your company name in the United States and around the world.

Together, we will explore several aspects related to a business name:

✅ The 7 important characteristics

✅ The 8 essential tools

✅ The 5 steps of the process

✅ The 5 levels of protection

✅ The 3 urban legends

✅ The 5 mistakes not to make

✅ The 20 types of names to avoid

✅ The 4 steps of a name change

? Exclusive Bonus: Useful Resources

Throughout the process of writing this guide, the author accumulated many hyperlinks that greatly enrich its content. An up-to-date list of these hyperlinks can be found at the web address listed in the Useful Resources section, at the end of this guide.

?? Take action! Choose the best name for your business.

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About the Author

A lawyer by training, Vincent Allard is above all an entrepreneur. In 1999, although he was well established in Montreal, Canada, he decided to immigrate to the United States with his family and their dog Rusty. In 2001, he launched CorpoMax Inc., specializing in the creation of U.S. companies.

For nearly 20 years, Vincent Allard has helped thousands of entrepreneurs from over 50 countries start their businesses in the United States. He is a regular speaker on the organization and launch of U.S. companies.

Vincent Allard is the author of three practical guides for entrepreneurs, available in English and French:

✅ How to Start Your Business in the United States

✅ How to Name Your Business in the United States

✅ How to Open Your Bank Account in the United States

The author is member of the Quebec Bar, Canadian Bar and American Bar associations.

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* CONTENTS *

1 - Introduction

2 - Characteristics of the Business Name

3 - Elements of the Business Name

4 - Types of Business Names

5 - How to Choose your Business Name

6 - How to Protect your Business Name

7 - How to Change your Business Name

8 - Conclusion
 

* Exclusive Bonus: Useful Resources