Notes from The Bureau | A monthly newsletter about naming and branding for business owners

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Some of our recent articles...

How to name your startup. A step-by-step guide

A comprehensive step-by-step guide for startup founders on how to name a business. Learn about the 12-point evaluation criteria, how to write a naming brief, and why you should ignore the .com obsession.

What to do when your .com domain name isn’t available (and why it doesn’t matter).

Don't let the lack of an available domain name sway your decisions when naming your business. Try some of these work-arounds to land on a brilliant domain name that can truly enhance your brand!

Your brand name ideas should meet these 12 naming criteria.

Developing an interesting and memorable brand name can be a difficult task and often, the sounds and the meaning behind names can be subjective for those hearing them. For this reason, it is useful to take a structured approach when developing a list of brand names for you to present to your colleagues.

Topics and articles...

  • Your name is a vessel to carry your brand forward: How to name it the right way...
  • How and when to choose a domain name
  • Promises, propositions, straplines and statements: Demystifying brand messages...
  • 12 point naming criteria checklist