Unless you plan on building a firm of virtual assistants you are the business. My last name is my trademark. It is really up to you how you want the business to shape. Whatever you choose just be consistent in all of your social media platforms and web, blog, etc.
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Jules - I don't really think it makes a difference. But, I can tell you that finding and feeling comfortable with your "name" is the first step. Once you have it, the rest falls into place. At least it did for me. You should have seen the list I had for name! It must have been 20 or so and when I asked the advise of two dear friends, their opinions were completely different, so that didn't help! But, it was one of my friends husbands who gave me the idea of name and I created the tag line based off of that. Good luck!
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I came up with a lot of names initially, finally chose one that reflects the area I live in.
A lot of other businesses in my area have similar names. I did this because I was thinking of looking for local clients at the time but now changed my mind. I still like it but there are other names that now I wish I would have chosen.
I like the personal one as this business is you ! I used my initials and the only decision I had to make was to use support or services - I chose support.
I like the personal one as this business is you ! I used my initials and the only decision I had to make was to use support or services - I chose support.
Go with your gut !
Hope this helps.
I had to chuckle about the initials thing...my initials are "JAB." If they were anything but that, I sure would consider it. I can think of taglines to go with JAB, , but none of them too great for business.
I really like the sound of yours, though. <sigh - wanna trade?>
Personally, I like the more professional version. I've found that people treat you with a little more respect if they don't get a freelancer vibe from you. As a small business owner, you just get a little more respect. Just my $0.02!
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Yeah, right now the "don't feel it makes a diff" is ahead in the poll. That really helps to know.
Robin, you hit the nail on the head - I am having a problem feeling comfortable with most of the names I have come up with or others have helped with.
Maybe I'll do another poll with a short list of names since I value your opinions here so much. I did think I "had it," but since then the doubts have crept in. I bet most have been where I am now!
More professional or personal?
If they were anything but that, I sure would consider it. I can think of taglines to go with JAB, 
, but none of them too great for business.
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