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After you pick a name: next steps
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Coffee shops, bakeries, cleaning businesses, clothing brands, gyms and more — what makes a great name, patterns that work, and how to check the domain and trademark.
Honest note: These are independent companies — SparkMyName™ is not part of any of them and does not provide their services. Some links may be referral links: where a provider runs a referral program we have joined, we may earn a small fee if you sign up, at no extra cost to you, and we mark those links when we add them. It never changes what you pay or which tools we list — we only suggest options worth considering. Always do your own research and check current pricing and terms on each site.
Form your business
Set up the company itself — LLC, registered agent, and your free Federal Tax ID.
NNorthwest Registered Agent →Form your LLC with a free year of registered agent and strong privacy.
ZZenBusiness →Fast, friendly LLC formation with built-in compliance reminders.
BBizee →Free LLC formation — just pay state fees — plus a free first year of registered agent.
LLegalZoom →A well-known option with optional attorney support.
IIRS — Free EIN →Get your Federal Tax ID (EIN) free, straight from the IRS — no need to pay a third party.Protect your brand
Check that your name is clear, and register the trademark.
UUSPTO — Trademark Search →Search existing U.S. trademarks before you commit to a name. Free and official.UUSPTO — File a Trademark →Register your trademark directly with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.LLegalZoom Trademark →Guided trademark search and filing help.
TTrademark Engine →An affordable trademark filing service.Get online
Claim the domain, build the site, and get hosting.
Money & payments
Take payments, open business banking, and keep the books.
SStripe →Accept payments online — it's what powers SparkMyName's own checkout.
SSquare →Payments, point-of-sale, and invoices.
MMercury →Modern business banking built for startups.
NNovo →Free business checking for small businesses.
QQuickBooks →The standard for small-business accounting.
WWave →Free accounting and invoicing for small businesses.Reach customers
Track relationships, get a business phone, and send email.
HHubSpot →A genuinely useful free CRM to track customers and deals.
ZZoho CRM →Affordable, full-featured CRM.
PPipedrive →A simple, visual sales pipeline.
OOpenPhone →A business phone number that lives on your phone.
GGoogle Voice →A free second number for your business.
MMailchimp →Email marketing and audience tools.Your posts, flyers and ads: your Art Department, included with your brand.
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