- June 19, 2021
- Posted by: Stratford Team
- Category: Business
June
18, 2021
7 min read
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Back in February, I wrote an article about whether to use your own name for your business (or product) or create a new brand name. I presented five reasons to take the latter approach—creating a new name—including the appearance of scale and an opportunity to express relevant ideas through the name. But I was careful to state in the opening paragraph that “either path can work, and deciding which is right for you depends on a range of personal factors.” As a counterpoint to my previous article, I’ve listed five scenarios below in which using your personal name may be the wiser path. At the end of the article, you’ll find a table that summarizes some pros and cons of naming a business after yourself versus creating a new brand.
