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The Power of First Impressions: How Business Name Registration Can Make or Break You
The Critical Role of Business Name Registration: A Make-or-Break Decision
Think You Own Your Business Name? Think Again…
You’ve secured the domain name. You’ve registered with Companies House. Maybe you’ve even got your logo on the van. So, the business name’s yours, right? Not quite.
What To Do If Another Business Is Using Your Name: A Guide for UK Traders
Many business owners don’t realise that you can legally trade under a name that isn’t your registered one. For sole traders, this simply means using something other than your own personal name. But what happens when someone else begins using the same name, or something confusingly similar? Your options depend on how you’ve protected your business name and the legal rights available to you.