Business Name?

Pa_BBQ · 06-03-2011, 07:17 AM

I need to come up with a business name before I can start the license process. I am having a hard time thinking of what I want to use.

For my photography business I used my name Kyser Photography but years later when the internet took off I realized having a name that is hard to spell was not the best choice. Luckily by now everyone knows us so its not such a big deal.

The BBQ business will be started in the internet era, so want it to be easy to spell and remember.

Luckily living up here in northern PA there are no BBQ places around so no chance of taking another companys name.

Any advice on picking a name, some of you may have learned after the fact some things to consider and pass them on to me.

One thing I wonder is to use BBQ or Barbecue in the name?

chad · 06-03-2011, 08:58 AM

You can keep Kyser Photography as your legal business name. That way you don't need multiple tax numbers, etc.

You'll choose a Doing Business As (DBA) name for the BBQ "division". Here in Florida it's pretty easy and can be done on-line.

Oh, yeah, definately use BBQ or Barbecue in the name. Search engines are funny that way!!

Good luck.

parrdist · 06-03-2011, 04:09 PM

What's wrong with Pa BBQ?

HB-BBQ · 06-03-2011, 08:22 PM

I was in your shoes last year and found that picking a name turned out to be harder than we thought too. Most were suggestions from close friends and family and all included barbecue. I also tried to incorporate some of my hobbies but in the end we didnt like any of them. We had 100+ but once we narrowed them down to a few (a month or so later) I let my 6 yr old daughter pick it. She picked Golden West BBQ which had a nice professional ring to us especially based on where we live.

Anyway since you are a photographer I'd start there as a base and maybe something regional. One other thing we did once we got close was to create a simple logo on a word doc to see what it looked like. It helped us a lot visualizing it that way.

big brother smoke · 06-03-2011, 09:08 PM

Just keep tossing around names that make sense to you in your head and then say them out loud; it will come to you.

Pa_BBQ · 06-03-2011, 09:34 PM

Thanks guys, its funny how many suggestions just don't do it for you. I do not want it to be too complicated or to many words.

I also do not want to use my name, been there done it.

I will keep playing with ideas.

I thought incorporating that we are Yankees up this way but family does not seem so hot on the idea.

big brother smoke · 06-03-2011, 09:53 PM

What stands out in your Q? i.e. Is it Simply Marvelous

i.e. California Coastal BBQ; Blue Smoke Yankees BBQ; Quaker BBQ; Amish Country BBQ, etc.

smokeyokie · 06-04-2011, 12:47 AM

I think Pa BBQ has all the necessary ingredients IMO.... would catch my eye!! Smoke on Brother!!

bbq.tom · 06-17-2011, 01:40 PM

Pa BBQ is good, and I know that it stands for Penn..., but a catchier title would be "Pa's BBQ" as in Ma & Pa (like Ma & Pa Kettle).

Just saying...

BBQ Bill · 06-17-2011, 05:00 PM

I've always wanted to market my rubs. The name I copy wrote is BBQ Bill's great tastin grub rub.
You could use "Rubbed grub BBQ"

LostNation · 06-18-2011, 04:31 AM

I always thought "Flatulent Flatlanders BBQ" had a nice ring to it.

Big A · 06-20-2011, 12:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LostNation

I always thought "Flatulent Flatlanders BBQ" had a nice ring to it.

Love it!!

HarleyGirl14226 · 06-30-2011, 10:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LostNation

I always thought "Flatulent Flatlanders BBQ" had a nice ring to it.

Hilarious!

PorkQPine · 07-01-2011, 09:55 AM

I suggest you look at names that will lend themselves to a great logo.

06-03-2011, 07:17 AM	#1
Pa_BBQ is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 11-29-09 Location: Wentzville, Mo	Business Name? I need to come up with a business name before I can start the license process. I am having a hard time thinking of what I want to use. For my photography business I used my name Kyser Photography but years later when the internet took off I realized having a name that is hard to spell was not the best choice. Luckily by now everyone knows us so its not such a big deal. The BBQ business will be started in the internet era, so want it to be easy to spell and remember. Luckily living up here in northern PA there are no BBQ places around so no chance of taking another companys name. Any advice on picking a name, some of you may have learned after the fact some things to consider and pass them on to me. One thing I wonder is to use BBQ or Barbecue in the name? __________________ Shirley Fabrication 24 X 42 Meadow Creek BX50 Kamado Joe Classic II PK360 Fireboard, CyberQ

06-03-2011, 08:58 AM	#2
chad somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 08-13-03 Location: Clearwater, FL	You can keep Kyser Photography as your legal business name. That way you don't need multiple tax numbers, etc. You'll choose a Doing Business As (DBA) name for the BBQ "division". Here in Florida it's pretty easy and can be done on-line. Oh, yeah, definately use BBQ or Barbecue in the name. Search engines are funny that way!! Good luck. __________________ Dave Southern Brethren BBQ Competition Team "It's all about getting paid!" - Myron Mixon "I love being hated in my hometown!" - David Hair KingFisher Gator Rotisserie cooker (RIP), WSM (RIP), Stainless 5 burner with IR gas grill (RIP), Turkey Fryer, Weber JD Commemorative grill (RIP), Masterbuilt 40" insulated ELECTRIC smoker (new heating element), Pit Boss Tailgater pellet pooper.

06-03-2011, 04:09 PM	#3
parrdist Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 08-12-10 Location: Gray Summit, Missouri	What's wrong with Pa BBQ? __________________ Weber Platinum, Jenn Air Gas, 3 UDS, Char Broil Big Easy,Super Fast Black Thermapen, Member SLBS,

06-03-2011, 09:08 PM	#5
big brother smoke somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-03-06 Location: Ventura, CA	Just keep tossing around names that make sense to you in your head and then say them out loud; it will come to you. __________________ Peace and Smoke, BBS Powered by the West Coast Offense: Big Poppa Smokers and Simply Marvelous BBQ - "Walk with Us" My weapons: Humphrey's Smokers

06-03-2011, 09:34 PM	#6
Pa_BBQ is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 11-29-09 Location: Wentzville, Mo	Thanks guys, its funny how many suggestions just don't do it for you. I do not want it to be too complicated or to many words. I also do not want to use my name, been there done it. I will keep playing with ideas. I thought incorporating that we are Yankees up this way but family does not seem so hot on the idea. __________________ Shirley Fabrication 24 X 42 Meadow Creek BX50 Kamado Joe Classic II PK360 Fireboard, CyberQ

06-03-2011, 08:22 PM	#4
HB-BBQ is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 06-14-07 Location: Huntington Beach, CA	I was in your shoes last year and found that picking a name turned out to be harder than we thought too. Most were suggestions from close friends and family and all included barbecue. I also tried to incorporate some of my hobbies but in the end we didnt like any of them. We had 100+ but once we narrowed them down to a few (a month or so later) I let my 6 yr old daughter pick it. She picked Golden West BBQ which had a nice professional ring to us especially based on where we live. Anyway since you are a photographer I'd start there as a base and maybe something regional. One other thing we did once we got close was to create a simple logo on a word doc to see what it looked like. It helped us a lot visualizing it that way.

06-03-2011, 09:53 PM	#7
big brother smoke somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-03-06 Location: Ventura, CA	What stands out in your Q? i.e. Is it Simply Marvelous i.e. California Coastal BBQ; Blue Smoke Yankees BBQ; Quaker BBQ; Amish Country BBQ, etc. __________________ Peace and Smoke, BBS Powered by the West Coast Offense: Big Poppa Smokers and Simply Marvelous BBQ - "Walk with Us" My weapons: Humphrey's Smokers

06-04-2011, 12:47 AM	#8
smokeyokie is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 04-26-11 Location: Vinita, OK	I think Pa BBQ has all the necessary ingredients IMO.... would catch my eye!! Smoke on Brother!! __________________ [FONT=Arial Black][SIZE=3][FONT=Arial]open brick fire pit[/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Arial][SIZE=3]weber smokey joe with homemade WSM[/SIZE][/FONT] [SIZE=3]2 weber kettle[/SIZE] [SIZE=3]maverick ET 732[/SIZE] [SIZE=3]1 really, I mean really UGLY Drum Smoker[/SIZE] [SIZE=3]super fast RED and BLACK thermapens[/SIZE] [SIZE=3]_____________________[/SIZE] [SIZE=3]Billy:flame:"Smoke on Brothers and Sisters"[/SIZE]

06-17-2011, 01:40 PM	#9
bbq.tom is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 11-23-10 Location: Hillsborough, NC (UNC "TarHeel" country!)	Pa BBQ is good, and I know that it stands for Penn..., but a catchier title would be "Pa's BBQ" as in Ma & Pa (like Ma & Pa Kettle). Just saying... __________________ [COLOR=black][B]TOM[/B][/COLOR] [SIZE=1][COLOR=sienna]Emergency REP - KCBS[/COLOR][/SIZE] [SIZE=1][COLOR=sienna]CMJ - KCBS (100+ club) & Carolina BBQ League (NCBBQA)[/COLOR][/SIZE] [SIZE=1][COLOR=#a0522d]CBJ - MBN, NCBS, NCPC, SBN[/COLOR][/SIZE] [SIZE=1][COLOR=#a0522d]CTC - KCBS[/COLOR][/SIZE] [SIZE=1][COLOR=#a0522d]4 Lil' Pigs Competition BBQ Team[/COLOR][/SIZE] [SIZE=1][COLOR=#a0522d]270-Sumo, LANG, BDS, & Holland Epic[/COLOR][/SIZE]

06-17-2011, 05:00 PM	#10
BBQ Bill Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 06-01-11 Location: Tucson Arizona	I've always wanted to market my rubs. The name I copy wrote is BBQ Bill's great tastin grub rub. You could use "Rubbed grub BBQ" __________________ What you listen to is your business.....What you hear is ours. Audio 2000 Tucson AZ. 8-) Last edited by BBQ Bill; 06-17-2011 at 05:43 PM..

06-18-2011, 04:31 AM	#11
LostNation Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 12-15-05 Location: Essex Jct. Vermont	I always thought "Flatulent Flatlanders BBQ" had a nice ring to it. __________________ Rich Decker www.lostnationvt.com

07-01-2011, 09:55 AM	#14
PorkQPine Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 12-10-07 Location: Roseville, CA	I suggest you look at names that will lend themselves to a great logo. __________________ PorkQPine

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