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D'Stinction · #**136** (**permalink**) 03-13-2010

I chose to go the route of not including Virtual in my business name. I need to come up with a tag line that tells everyone what I do without limiting myself through my company name. I will be offering more then just administrative services so I think I will also be marketing as Business Solutions.

Everyone has great points as to why or why not to include virtual in the business name. I think it is just personal preference.

StaceyStahl · #**137** (**permalink**) 03-15-2010

I have to give this alot of thought as well. I currently have a small payroll business with a few clients now mostly because I hadn't heard of the term "virtual assistant" until a week ago. I really like the concept and want to expand my business so I'll have to think of a new name.

MLCBusines · #**138** (**permalink**) 03-16-2010

I also had a hard time deciding whether to put "Virtual" in my business name. But I finally decided to just go with what sounded good to me, what I really liked, and something that would be easy to remember. But I did use "Virtual" in my tag line as Diana Ennen mentioned.

Good luck in making your decision. I know that it will be a great one!

dlp1967 · #**139** (**permalink**) 03-23-2010

I've been toying with this idea as well. After reading this thread, I'm leaning more towards not having virtual in my company name, but to incorporate it in to a tag line. Thanks for all of the great suggestions out there : )

fharvey · #**140** (**permalink**) 04-14-2010

I struggled with my business name as well and before I got serious I had created a website, bought a domain name and realized that my business name was not really suitable for what I wanted the business to eventually be. I chose to include Business Solutions because I wanted to be known as a solution provider for businesses. I have learned the power of "speaking those things that are not as if they were so" from my spritual walk and I am always amazed as to how this practice influences my personal and business life! Now I just need to change my domain name, LOL.

fharvey · #**141** (**permalink**) 04-14-2010

Originally Posted by cwilson79

I never really thought of putting "Virtual" in my company name or not until I read this thread. Now I have to go back to the drawing board.

I think your business name is pretty catchy! If it has worked for you up until now, stick with it.

carolpeckert · #**142** (**permalink**) 04-23-2010

The virtual question is an interesting one. I've been struggling to choose a name and I keep struggling with virtual assistant, business services, business support or plain old consulting. I'm giving myself a headache and driving my family crazy with names and tag lines. At least I know I'm not the only one whose struggled with this.

daizza · #**143** (**permalink**) 06-02-2010

I personally think that if you feel that "virtual" will limit your opportunities or capabilities to expand at the later stage, than do not include it. Have a catch phrase instead, maybe name business AB Admin and have phrase "have your admin sorted virtually". If you will decide to expand, you can always change the catchy phrase.