Choosing a business name

[chocciechocface]

I haven't worked for 5 years and would like to set up as a so,e trader with a small online business. I've looked on companies house register and the business name I have in mind doesn't appear there, nor on the link to sole traders. But there's a hairdresser and a bakery, both using the name, in two small towns in the UK. I don't want to start up and run into issues, but at the same time I'd really like to use the name I have in mind. Can I?

[BrassicaBabe]

Is the domain name you want available?

[Contractbother]

Just add Ltd or something else at the end or beginning so its slightly different maybe.

[LemonAndGin]

Check they haven't trademarked the name

If they haven't - and you're nothing similar to a hairdressers or a bakery and you're not in the same area then crack on.

[chocciechocface]

Domain names are available. Thanks for advice. I think I will crack on.