The name "Whitekiller Surveying" probably wouldn't go over in Portland, but in Tallequah, OK it does just fine.
Mark Mayer, post: 376108, member: 424 wrote: The name "Whitekiller Surveying" probably wouldn't go over in Portland, but in Tallequah, OK it does just fine.
In chasing title work here in Oklahoma I have run into some very interesting native American surnames. Deerkiller, Mankiller, Sixkiller and Tenkiller are fairly common. There is a fella now being tried in a notable murder case with the name Hogkiller.
Two of the most memorable (that I can think of at the moment): Afraid of Bear and the very descriptive Old Woman with Gun.
Sure beats the hell out of Smith or Jones....
I assume that "No Close Surveying" is already taken?
There are plenty of "& Associates" names around here where the names on the door are long gone... company names were kept due to both name recognition with the client base and out of respect for the founder(s).
I always thought Others would be a good name as in Monument set by Others
Kent McMillan, post: 376143, member: 3 wrote: I assume that "No Close Surveying" is already taken?
"Someone's Got to Do It Surveys llc"
I always wanted to open a watering hole that catered to the surveying crowd and name it ReBar. You would have to tip cash but it would make the expense receipts much easier to turn in each month :angel:
When I was in business for myself, the name of my firm was "Turning Point Land Surveys". I was a sole proprietor. I deliberately did it that way so that if I had ended up selling the company, I could easily do so without my name being associated with the firm. I was working towards that goal, when my current opportunity presented itself.
I had grown the company to where I either had to expand, or slow down. Everyone in my area knew who Turning Point was, and who was doing the work. I personally think it has more to do with how the professional handles the business, clients, and anything associated with the firm, as to the name of the firm. If the individual owning the business is a true professional, I don't see any issues.
FWIW, my new firm has three letters for the name, with each letter being the first letter of the three founders. As they eventually retire, the name will remain the same, but the owners/partners/shareholders will change over time. We are a certified DBE, and have a great reputation of quality work, and long lasting relationships with several DOT's, municipalities, local engineering firms, and airports.
Just my humble opinion.
