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New company name thoughts/suggestions

It's going to be a general goods for cheap store.
Similar in style to bargain buys home bargains etc

I've drummed up 2 names and need suggestions or comments
I've got
Zen bargains vs barga IN control
Thoughts?

Comments

  • paddyrg
    paddyrg Posts: 13,543 Forumite
    Barga IN control is probably the most awkward name I've heard in a while - but then that might make it memorable! Zen Bargains sounds a little pseudoreligious, especially if (like most other 'bargains' shops) you carry a lot of needless tat - the essence of Zen is minimalism and non-attachment to earthly goods!

    Jimmay's Discount Centre
    Saver Jim's
    More Change Stores
    Your Pocket, Not Mine!

    Just a couple of ideas off the top of my head. No need to get too fancy as you'll stand or fall by your range and prices, not name!
  • prowla
    prowla Posts: 14,316 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper
    barginz

    The Cheap Store
  • Mistral001
    Mistral001 Posts: 5,444 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper I've been Money Tipped!
    Both names are very poor and will turn people off in my view. Have you any other suggestions. What about using your own first name such as Jimmay's Bargains.
  • colino
    colino Posts: 5,059 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Frankly the names, while being rather overthought, really don't mean a jot, especially when it comes to bargain or convenience stores. How many people do you know call the corner shop by the name that hangs above the door, or who call every, generic £1 shop, poundland?
  • bris
    bris Posts: 10,548 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper
    People are generally put off by cheap tacky names, bargain this bargain that can have the opposite effect. Just pick a decent name that says more about quality than cheap tat.
  • prowla wrote: »
    barginz

    The Cheap Store

    I think "Bargainz" or a similar type of name sounds good. You want it to be short, to the point and easy for customers to remember. It reminded me of brands such as "Savers" and "Poundland".

    You're selling cheap everyday products, so why have a fancy sounding name? People will be shopping with you to save money, so why not advertise it as much as possible?
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  • FatVonD
    FatVonD Posts: 5,315 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker I've been Money Tipped!
    My favourite shop of that type was/is called aladdin's cave.
    Make £25 a day in April £0/£750 (March £584, February £602, January £883.66)

    December £361.54, November £322.28, October £288.52, September £374.30, August £223.95, July £71.45, June £251.22, May£119.33, April £236.24, March £106.74, Feb £40.99, Jan £98.54) Total for 2017 - £2,495.10
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