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10 Tips for Startups and Small Businesses on Naming Your Company

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Plain words make it very difficult to differentiate your company from your competitors. One great example is Minnesota Manufacturing and Mining. Initially, the name worked because the business was focused on Minnesota. Avoid plain words. If you plan only to work in your city, then this might serve you well. Avoid obscure words.

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