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Brainstorming The Perfect Business Name by EricaNall.com
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Choosing a name for your business is a big decision. After all, this is the name that will represent your company to the world. It’s important to choose a name that is both unique and reflective of your brand. Today we are going to walk you through a step-by-step activity that will help break down the brainstorming process and make it easier for you to come up with the perfect name for your business.
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Brainstorming The Perfect Business Name by EricaNall.com
The recipe below is a companion workflow that follows along with this article: https://www.ericanall.com/brainstorm-business-names
For a tutorial on best practices for this recipe, watch this video: https://youtu.be/5mrCuq9mhWc
For the step-by-step guide on this recipe, watch this video: https://youtu.be/ekEOe3KluMY
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// - Remarks
{ } - Your Input Required
> - Jasper Command
*** - Jasper Can't "See" Above Marks
CONTROL+SHIFT+ENTER = Run Jasper Command
CONTROL + J = Run Jasper Compose
Let's get started!
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My Business: {What does your business do?}
Target Market: {Expand on your target market}
Keywords: {What are your keywords?}
Values: {What are your business values?}
// If you'd like to use Jasper to create your answers to the questions above, watch this video: https://youtu.be/y5VMChYNaa8
>brainstorm 50 business name ideas based on the above
// To train Jasper to create a list that matches your style and preferences, watch this video: https://youtu.be/LWRkSwQJxjI&t=7s
// Clean up your business name list to include your most favorite names.
// Jasper can serve as a sounding board and give you thoughtful opinions when you ask him questions. If you want help narrowing down your ideas - just ask Jasper!
NARROWING DOWN YOUR FAVORITE BUSINESS NAMES
// TIP: For each command below, move it to the TOP of the list and then issue the command - this will keep Jasper from looking for patterns in the previous answers.
>which of these names best reflects the products or services the business above offers?
>which of these names best reflects the values of the business above?
>which of these names best reflects the target market of the business above?
>which of these names have the most positive connotations?
>which of these names are the most unique and memorable?
>which of these names are the easiest to spell and pronounce?
>which of these names has the best potential for a great logo or tagline?
>which of these names is best suited for long-term use?
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WHEN YOUR FAVORITE BUSINESS NAME IS TAKEN
Business Name: {Plug in one of your favorites}
>create 10 variations of the Business Name using puns or play on words
>create 10 variations of the Business Name by combing words to create a new word
>create 10 variations of the Business Name using a portmanteau
>create 10 variations of the Business Name by abbreviating a word or phrase
>create 10 variations of the Business Name by making up a gibberish word
>create 10 variations of the Business Name by adding a prefix or suffix
>create 10 variations by incorporating the initial XX in the Business Name
>create 10 variations by incorporating the name XX in the Business Name
>create 10 variations of the Business Name by using acronyms
>create 10 variations of the Business Name by using foreign words
>create 10 variations of the Business Name by using pop culture references
>create 10 variations of the Business Name by using a rhyme or rhyming words
>create 10 variations of the Business Name by using alliteration
>create 10 variations of the Business Name by using spelling variations
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// Research the availability of your name (trademarks, domain names, usernames, etc.), suggested resource sites can be found here: https://www.ericanall.com/brainstorm-business-names
// I really hope this recipe and these guides help you find the perfect business name. Let me know how it goes!
// For more business recipes: https://ericanall.com/jasper-recipes