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Party Challenge!

Posted by Anonymous on 4/28/2010 at 9:06 PM ET 250 Points
I am starting a new business with handmade, custom party invitations, banners, favor tags, thank you notes, cupcake toppers and labels. However, every time I come up with a name it is already used. Do you have any suggestions? I was toying with the idea of using my family's initials: JEM, but again I am stumped. I love the idea of making up a word to describe what I do: example a baker used Sweetopia, but I am having trouble with this brain storm. Does anyone have an pliable suggestions? I would also like the name to be search engine worthy because this business will be on-line. I would like this name to be easily remembered and not too difficult to spell.
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  • Posted by Chris Blackman on 4/28/2010 at 9:18 PM Accepted
    You haven't indicated where you're trying to register this name, so it's really hard to know what names may be available there.

    The family initials don't really convey much to a prospect. I'd stay away from that strand of the brainstorm.

    Have you thought of using your name, e.g. Molly Nutmeg? Easy to say and spell, fairly unique (Google it) and sounds like a children's storybook character.
  • Posted by NovaHammer on 4/28/2010 at 9:20 PM Member
    What's your Unique Selling Point?
  • Posted on 4/28/2010 at 9:25 PM Author
    Okay, I am totally new to this and have NO marketing/business background. I am actually a nurse, so please don't laugh, but what do you mean 'where you're trying to register this name'? I am just trying to come up with a name before I register it and I am not even sure where you would register it.

    As for the name idea - I have thought of it using Missy Molly or my children's names Jack & Eilee but the names still do not convey what I am trying to sell. Also, the party prints will not just be for birthdays, but showers, weddings, save the date, announcements.
  • Posted on 4/28/2010 at 9:29 PM Author
    Handmade, customized themes, colors & messages, coordinated......
  • Posted by NovaHammer on 4/28/2010 at 9:33 PM Accepted
    Get some help or go broke prn!

    Just to get you started I like TellTale Party something.

    TellTale:
    1.a talebearer.
    2. Something that indicates or reveals information; a sign.
    3. Any of various devices that indicate or register information, especially:
    a. A time clock.
    b. Nautical. One of the brightly colored lengths of yarn or ribbon attached to the shrouds, stays, or sails of a sailboat, serving to indicate wind direction relative to the boat's motion.


    Search and explore TellTale I didn't find any party or print references.
    GoodLuck
  • Posted on 4/28/2010 at 9:36 PM Author
    What kind of help would you suggest?
  • Posted by NovaHammer on 4/28/2010 at 9:40 PM Member
    Write a business plan, find a mentor, hook up with a college of Chamber of Commerce... snoop around this link too!! https://www.etsy.com/

  • Posted on 4/28/2010 at 9:42 PM Author
    I am familiar with etsy....snoop around for? I have already checked out the competition and am pricing based on aforementioned, but I am stuck on a company name and tag-line.....
  • Posted by NovaHammer on 4/28/2010 at 9:55 PM Member
    Lots involved these days for small business .....

    https://www.mpdailyfix.com/why-small-businesses-fail-on-the-web/

    You may be the creative person but also doing everything else will take the fun out of it.

    Snoop around for HOW TO books or articles.. like the dummy series..you said -I am totally new to this and have NO marketing/business background - or keep it a fun hobby.

  • Posted on 4/28/2010 at 10:07 PM Author
    Does anyone else have any ideas for a name/tag-line?

    NovaHammer - did you even listen to that link you suggested? I do know how to research what I am doing, but I was trying to start with a company name to try promoting these products with family and friends.
  • Posted on 4/28/2010 at 10:09 PM Author
    I am not an idiot. I do have a masters. I am just having trouble brainstorming a name. (I confessed my lack of knowledge in this area to understand your question. Not to be belittled by your opinion.
  • Posted on 4/29/2010 at 4:52 AM Accepted
    I would like to suggest the following names:

    1. Parties Unlimited
    2. All About Parties
    3. Party Fun
    4. Party Essentials (I like this the most. The name says it all.)

    Hope you like them! They are easy to remember. They can be pronounced easily. It will be an advantage online because the names already connotes some meaning. It already suggests the kind of service or product you are offering.
  • Posted by Jay Hamilton-Roth on 4/29/2010 at 9:24 AM Accepted
    Here are some available domain names for you to consider:
    HandmadeByNutmeg.com
    GollyMollyInvitations.com
    MollyAnnounces.com
    SayMolly.com
    HandmadeByMolly.com
    PartyMolly.com
    NutmegParties.com

    If you need further help to register your domain, contact me via email.
  • Posted on 5/3/2010 at 11:27 AM Accepted
    Hi Molly,

    After reading through some of the responses i can certainly understand what you are looking for, some brainstorming ideas for a name, not a consultation on what your plan is in moving forward.

    I have a few ideas for you and i will disagree with a few of the things that people have offered you so far. I really like the JEM idea, although it might be more useful for you to use Jem instead, i do agree that initials or acronyms can be a little ambiguous.

    I would recommend, however, that you combine Jem with another word. How about "Party Jems" then you can use a little diamond or something when designing your logo. think about it...

    You could also try "Party Jewel's", "Party treasure's" or "Party Accents". There are so many ways you can take this, "The Little Details" with a tag line 'for the finest party essentials' or "Guest perceptions" with the tag line 'your invitation is your first impression...' or "A Touch of Class" with a tag line 'Party invitations, hand made, with style' You can really use a combination of any of the names and tag lines above.

    When it comes to your website I would suggest that you look into "search engine optimization" when you are designing. This is basically how you design your website for searchability. The name is what you make it Molly, with some good online marketing and a passion for what you are doing, you will do great. My last piece of advise might be to stay away from using your own name, it might be attributed to a younger demographic, hope that helps. Happy naming....

    Lee
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