name ideas??

[samtheplumber]

hi guys, i am starting up my business and i am stuck for names, i just cant think of anything original and eye catching!! does anyone have any ideas? cheers guys

 

[Gray0689]

Sams plumbing services
SPS

 

[samtheplumber]

Sams plumbing services
SPS

cheers mate i like that one!!!

 

[Rodreguez]

for the fun factor what about YeeHaa Solutions! And get some spurs.

 

[dontknowitall]

I've named mine after the local river. Have you a lake, river, aquatic park or similar water feature that your natives know about?

Many plumbers use their initials (e.g PJS Plumbing if they're called Philip James Smith).

Have you thought of a logo or colours or stuff like that? Maybe a Google search for those items might produce something that gives the idea. For example if you're looking for pictures of taps, you might find a photo called Copper Tap or a photo called The Blue Snowman might give you a spark for calling yourself The Blue Pipeman.

Something will come to you - I was lucky as my wife thought of mine and I couldn't think of anything better (and still haven't since).

 

[johnmcginty]

why not call yourself sam the plumber ?

 

[WaterTight]

'I'm A Plumber, Jack, And I'm Ok'

PlumbingBirds (picture of humming bird top right of logo)

'Proven Plumbing' I've always thought would have a good ring.

I got millions. Not been satisfied with any of them enough to adopt them so far.

 

[Dannypipe]

Semedy Sam, the roughest, toughest, quickest plumber in the west.

I joke of course!!

It's tricky. My business name has just become available as a Ltd name. So I'm hoping I can get round to sorting it out. But it's time consuming. Starting from scratch is even worse.

Good luck mate.

 

[REDSAW]

'wet n wild'
whatever floats your boat

 

[ecowarm]

dont go down the dripping tap logo, how many do you see?

 

[WaterTight]

That's good but would probably scare the pensioners. And they make up what, 50-60% of our business? Having said that if I saw it I'd think it was brilliant.

 

[Puddle]

I even bought the domain name nevermindtheballcocks.co.uk but its now run out.

That was lucky

How about

Ice Age Part 1-Scrat Jump-Level 2 Champions and plumbers Ltd

or New Age Plumbing,have to do get your lpg ticket though,as may get a lot of camp site work,be rushed off your feet during solstice though

Or go for the family plumber image like

'mum's own' plumbing or 'Aunt Bessies' Plumbing

Just pick a name relating to you and the main thing is make sure it is linked to reliability,punctuality and trustworthiness .....and cups of tea with chocy digestive bickies !!!!

 

[WaterTight]

A teacher from the training centre I went to recommeded against going for just your name. Or Smith & Sons etc.. Because they're not memorable. And to a point I think he may be right. Half the battle is just being remembered.

You ever noticed how you see an advert and it irritates you. And you think, 'Stupid advert, annoying.'

But the next time you're faced with two products that you've nothing to choose between them and one of them was from that advert. Well, you don't remember how it annoyed you. You just know that you've heard of it. It gets logged under 'vague credibility.' And that's the one you go for. It's that simple.

 

[samtheplumber]

'I'm A Plumber, Jack, And I'm Ok'

PlumbingBirds (picture of humming bird top right of logo)

'Proven Plumbing' I've always thought would have a good ring.

I got millions. Not been satisfied with any of them enough to adopt them so far.

thanks mate!

nice one guys been a great help!

 

[ecowarm]

Puddle "Just pick a name relating to you and the main thing is make sure it is linked to reliability,punctuality and trustworthiness .....and cups of tea with chocy digestive bickies !!!!"

Ring Ring.........Ring Ring

"Tetley & McVities Plumbing & Heating speaking, pop the kettle on love I'll be there before its boiled"

 

[samtheplumber]

Puddle "Just pick a name relating to you and the main thing is make sure it is linked to reliability,punctuality and trustworthiness .....and cups of tea with chocy digestive bickies !!!!"

Ring Ring.........Ring Ring

"Tetley & McVities Plumbing & Heating speaking, pop the kettle on love I'll be there before its boiled"

haha brilliant!!!!

 

[Toddyplumb]

A teacher from the training centre I went to recommeded against going for just your name. Or Smith & Sons etc.. Because they're not memorable. And to a point I think he may be right.

Thats why hes in training and not running a business

 

[johnmcginty]

"Sams flexible tap connector swappers LTD "

(Anyone who wants anything copper just tell them its obsolete now and you only do flexis and pushfit and specialise in flexible pushfit , advertise specifically to landlords who rent out accomodation to students and charge say £20 per hour and that every job is definately only going to take 1 hour and if it only takes 10 mins then the job is for free parts too, and on your new website you could say that you only respond to text message speak not phone calls i.e ( hw mch 4 nw tps and bsn m8?) ohh and that it costs £10 to consider taking on a new apprentice or [plmrs m8 ?] )

This exerpt was taken from my new business plan ,i should be loaded in no time ( tym)
no copying now! Glad to be of assistance Sam ....didn't origionally intend on the rant but difinateley a memorable name. I find having the name of my city gets a good return .

 

[Guy]

How about leaks & tweaks?

 

[samtheplumber]

cheers lads all been a great help and a laugh anyone any good with business plans next? haha only joking cheers again. and apologise again to toddyplum for getting our wires crossed!!

 

[Toddyplumb]

Sam , there is no need for apologies we can say what we want on here , we are all plumbers etc and are thick skinned, we av got to be.
My gripe is with the system not the lads and lasses trying to make it !
If I had my way you would all be placed for 4 years and indentured.

 

[Plumbstar Tom]

heres my plan; (dont expose outside of hear)

Earns loads!

_________________

As regards to your name yes there are arguments saying using your name in your business such as Smith Plumbing is not memorable but on the other side of the debate is using quirky names such as Radical Plumbing where people may think your too gimmick and 'not a traditional plumber' out to make an honest living, especially the old dears.

In my eyes it doesnt really matter too much

pick a funny name if thats your nature or a formal one if thats your nature.

No point having a business called Ballcock and bits and not having a sense of humour!

The world is your limit here though with a name

 

[WaterTight]

i'm thinking 'Nazi Paedo Plumbing'

 

[Puddle]

i'm thinking 'Nazi Paedo Plumbing'

Suppose that could corner a certain neche market,Watertight

different minds ,think different things

I am a more cuddly toy person myself,maybe with the odd satsuma stuck in its mouth now and then

 

[johnmcginty]

" Plumb 'em and bum 'em "