I am trying to start a home-based business making cakes, cookies, candy,etc. I will make the stuff in my home and deliver to clientel. I am having the most problems with coming up with a catchy name as well as finding a website I can search to see if the names I do come up with are used by another party. If you have any names in mind or have any good websites, please let me know.

Sugar Lady

I like Sugar Lady maybe just add Delivers to the end.

Sugar Lady Delivers....

Anyway here is a website that someone gave to me to find out what was available online.

http://instantdomainsearch.com/

Remember to compare this site and your State's available name search site to find one that is available on both.

>I am trying to start a home-based business making cakes,
>cookies, candy,etc. I will make the stuff in my home and
>deliver to clientel. I am having the most problems with coming
>up with a catchy name as well as finding a website I can
>search to see if the names I do come up with are used by
>another party. If you have any names in mind or have any good
>websites, please let me know.


Greetings,

Congradulations on your new venture! Coming up with the right name for your business requires some soul searching and a little creativity. I would enjoy helping you come up with a name that brings to life what you do with who you are. If interested, please email me at: reappco@sbcglobal.net

Omesha L. Pettway-Jones/Writer & Life Coach
R.E.A.P.P Company
Recognizing & Encouraging Achievable Potential in People
P.O. Box 14637
PH:313.885.1877
FAX:313.885.0005

I agree with Wanda about the name. Very catchy!!

Also something to consider --- check with your local agencies to see if you are allowed to prepare foods for retail/commercial consumption in your home. Most cities/states do not allow for this. I'd hate to see you get started only to have the local health department come in and shut you down and/or fine you.

Also, make sure you have the proper licenses. My state requires a Food Service Sanitation license to prepare and sell food for commercial consumption.

You will also need some business insurance to cover your hiney on the off-chance someone should claim to get sick from your products. It really isn't that expensive (I am insured for 3.5mil and costs me approx $46 a month).

Your state website should have a business name search too. Register.com is a good place to start to see if the domain you want is available.

Good Luck!!

Lisa

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