To those of you who have started your own business how did you come up with your

[Bob225]

I am working for myself as an IT Consultant and am looking for a name for my business.  I need to find a business name that is not taken in my state as well as a name I can use as a top level domain on the internet.

[ShelAnder]

For the domain, sites like Namecheap or GoDaddy let you quickly check if the name is available as a .com.

[SPACEXanter]

Picking a name can be tricky but fun! I'd suggest going for something that reflects your services and sounds professional but is still easy to remember. Check your state’s business registry and also domain availability—sometimes a simple, short name works best.