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Shadia asked in HealthAlternative Medicine · 1 decade ago

Massage therapy business name available?

Hi there! I am a licensed and nationally certified Massage Therapist. I am interested in working from my home. What are the steps I need to take in order to successfully do so? Also, how do I know if the business name I want is available or not? I do other work such as reflexology and natural healing. Thank you.

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  • 1 decade ago
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    An Effective Business Name:

    1. Tells who you are.

    it should reflect your identity and so think..How do you want the public to think of you? you can integrate your personal name into the name of your business. Others prefer a more descriptive business name like the massage lady.

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    2. Tells what you do.

    you can use a tricky proposition for new businesses...or by having your name found in context such as in the yellow pages.

    3. Tells how you do it

    Words are powerful. By carefully selecting what words you use in your business name, you can convey a great deal about your company’s image. Consider the names of three different massage and bodywork centers:

    *Champlain Valley Therapeutic Massage

    *Clouds Above Massage

    *Speedy Spa

    All three companies are providing the same service: massage therapy. Yet the first appears to favor a more medical approach, the second, a dreamy, luxury approach, and the third focuses on fast service.

    4. Differentiates you from your peers.

    Your business name is the first opportunity to tell customers how you differ from the competition. This can be done by emphasizing what makes you unique, pinpointing what aspect of your products and services can’t be found anywhere else - or that you do better than anyone else.

    Each organization clearly has a different focus and approach to its customer base. They’re attracting different types of clients, who are seeking fundamentally different approaches. All of which is conveyed in less than five words.

    5. Peaks customer interest.

    Think carefully about your target audience. What qualities of your services are of the greatest import to your customers? What kind of words are likely to appeal to them?

    Word choice is also important. Two yarn shops can both specialize in specialty fibers, but the one that labels itself “All Hemp All the Time” will draw in a decidedly different crowd than the one named “Natural Beauty: Organic Yarns”.

    same goes for massage therapy

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    if this does not help, consider these 5 rules

    1) A winning business name has to be memorable – but easy to spell.

    2) A winning business name needs a visual element.

    3) A winning business name has to have positive connotation.

    4) A winning business name needs to include information about what your business does.

    5) A winning business name has to be fairly short

    And a last tip: think about colours when you’re choosing a business name. Colours will be an important component of your business logo and other business promotion materials and your business web site, and colours have strong emotional associations, too. Red, for instance, is an aggressive colour; its fiery elements are associated with speed, excitement and passion while green is a calming colour associated with growth, renewal and nature. For more information on colours and their meanings see Color Meanings and Colors That Go Together by Jacci Howard Bear.

  • Anonymous
    6 years ago

    A massage therapy business can be lucrative to an entrepreneur and provide the opportunity to work independently or with a health care professional, such as an orthopedic doctor or chiropractor. Massage therapists can provide an array of services, such as therapeutic massage, sports massage, and other like services. I picked my business name based on a massage technique that I loved. I didn't have a website to worry about, and I didn't think about it for very long before I picked it. An advantage of opening a massage therapy business is being able to accept insurance payments as well as private party payments.

  • 1 decade ago

    You have to get a business license for your home. You will have to check to see if the city allows it. You will also have to get more home insurance to cover you.

    You have to check with your local business name registrar to see if it is available.

    Working out of the home also has it's challenges because of having strangers come into your home. Be sure to have a separate entrance and a way to block off the rest of the house if possible. Have a separate room and bathroom for sure. You will have to keep your house clean all the time and if you have pets, clients could be allergic. Have a separate area that you can do your paperwork and billing that is separate from your home. It is too easy to goof off when you are home and not do the marketing you need to do. It is also difficult doing marketing because you don't really want your home address listed for everyone to see and just come to.

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    5 years ago

    CorpoRelief - Onsite Massage

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  • 1 decade ago

    get a business license and look in your phone book if the name isnt taken use it come up with something unique.

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