chris
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I came across this today and thought it might be helpful for visitors looking for advice about choosing a business name.
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http://www.startupsmart.com.au/sale...hoosing-your-start-up-name/2013101810967.html
Cheers,
Chris
Choosing your business name is one of the first and most important things you will do when you start your business. It’s an important decision and you don’t want to get it wrong – it can be a costly mistake.
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To ensure you do not waste valuable time on setting up a business with a name you may not be able to use, follow these essential steps first:
Search the ASIC website for your preferred business name.
Search the IP Australia website for your business name.
Check the domain name is available, plus all derivations such as .net, .com, .org and any overseas countries you might expand into.
Register the name with ASIC and the business name as a trademark with IP Australia.
Lastly, register all the similar domain names and hold onto the ones you won’t use to protect your name from copycat businesses.
Registering a business name together with the trademark and domain name should be a priority. Don’t get caught out – check your options beforehand … and have a backup name ready just in case!
http://www.startupsmart.com.au/sale...hoosing-your-start-up-name/2013101810967.html
Cheers,
Chris