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Help with a name for my HR consultancy please

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PiningForTheMoon · 18/10/2023 14:34

I'm a freelance HR consultant and have so far used my name as my business name but I don't love it.

I feel like I can't see the wood for the trees and would appreciate some outside perspective.

In terms of what I do, I work with SMEs to help the owners/Directors get the best from their people. Things like communication, motivation, engagement, development, productivity, succession planning, managing change and generally act as a sounding board. Being proactive to create the best environment/culture so employees can thrive.

I don't get involved in recruitment or disciplinaries.

Grateful for some inspiration.

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friendlycat · 28/10/2023 23:03

topcat2014 · 28/10/2023 23:00

Pick two surnames you like and add them together. Try to make it not like a one person business.

That’s a good point as well. Mother’s maiden name or another family name that means something to you.

Medlady · 28/10/2023 23:28

Potentia

Latin for power, force, strength, grasp, hold

(but hints at ‘potential’)

(I’m definitely stopping now but this is strangely addictive)

PiningForTheMoon · 29/10/2023 08:41

I bloody love that @Medlady!

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PiningForTheMoon · 29/10/2023 08:51

Yrp, that's where I'm at now @friendlycat.

Just trying to find one or two words now that aren't already taken.

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Lwrenagain · 29/10/2023 09:24

@PiningForTheMoon I like potentia also!

If you're worried about other words being used unless you want something like "apple" or "samsung", I'd not be too worried as long as it isn't taken in the sector you're in.
Don't over think it too much.
Less words but more to the point ones seem to be the winners here.
I have a hobby I'd wanted to one day turn into my own little business but all the words I wanted were taken and I really struggled so just gave my creations away even though I really could charge 🙈

PiningForTheMoon · 29/10/2023 09:30

Lwrenagain · 29/10/2023 09:24

@PiningForTheMoon I like potentia also!

If you're worried about other words being used unless you want something like "apple" or "samsung", I'd not be too worried as long as it isn't taken in the sector you're in.
Don't over think it too much.
Less words but more to the point ones seem to be the winners here.
I have a hobby I'd wanted to one day turn into my own little business but all the words I wanted were taken and I really struggled so just gave my creations away even though I really could charge 🙈

Start a thread @Lwrenagain!
I've seen a few makers do the same and it's great to have different views.

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Papillon23 · 29/10/2023 20:48

PiningForTheMoon · 28/10/2023 21:44

I love a process map @Papillon23. Where might one acquire such templates?

I just googled "corporate PowerPoint templates" until I found some free, that I didn't mind the shapes of, then downloaded them, picked the most useful shapes etc, set up my own colour scheme and made it that way.

It would have been a website like this:

https://24slides.com/templates/corporate-business-models

And then colour scheme set up using this:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/create-or-delete-a-custom-theme-color-f122fc2d-d83a-4edc-b9f9-b525dc6880c2

Create or delete a custom theme color - Microsoft Support

Customize any theme color in your current presentation or apply the theme to a new presentation.

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/create-or-delete-a-custom-theme-color-f122fc2d-d83a-4edc-b9f9-b525dc6880c2

PiningForTheMoon · 29/10/2023 20:50

Thanks so much @Papillon23

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Medlady · 31/10/2023 11:19

PoweringPeople

PiningForTheMoon · 31/10/2023 16:20

Medlady · 31/10/2023 11:19

PoweringPeople

I love your commitment to the cause @Medlady! Thank you for your continued inspiration.

I’m steering away from ‘power as someone unthread said there’ll be loads of themes.

I’ve come up with something that I quite like and I’d like to get a different perspective on (I like ‘Different Perspective’ but it’s already taken).
I
How does ‘Grasp the Nettle’ sound?

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PiningForTheMoon · 31/10/2023 16:47

Or maybe ‘Nip it in the Bud’ is better…

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PiningForTheMoon · 31/10/2023 16:51

Oooh, ‘Anticipate People Consulting’. How does that sound?

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Medlady · 02/11/2023 00:45

So you would be stepping in and heading off disaster / re-routing before things go too wrong, is what those two names suggest to me. Is that right?

Startagainjanuary · 02/11/2023 00:51

People First your name HR Ltd/consulting

Inspire People your name HR Ltd/consulting

Prioritise your People your name HR Ltd/consulting

Lwrenagain · 02/11/2023 08:23

Nip it in the bud / grasp the nettle sound like a horticultural company, sorry!

PiningForTheMoon · 02/11/2023 12:41

Medlady · 02/11/2023 00:45

So you would be stepping in and heading off disaster / re-routing before things go too wrong, is what those two names suggest to me. Is that right?

Yes @Medlady. Prevention is better than cure.

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PiningForTheMoon · 02/11/2023 12:44

Startagainjanuary · 02/11/2023 00:51

People First your name HR Ltd/consulting

Inspire People your name HR Ltd/consulting

Prioritise your People your name HR Ltd/consulting

Edited

Thanks @Startagainjanuary.

I like all of those but wonder if they’re a bit too soft and fluffy.

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PiningForTheMoon · 02/11/2023 12:44

Lwrenagain · 02/11/2023 08:23

Nip it in the bud / grasp the nettle sound like a horticultural company, sorry!

Maybe I should change career @Lwrenagain 🤔

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Medlady · 02/11/2023 13:02

Intervention Consulting. ??

Medlady · 02/11/2023 13:03

With the ter in a different colour font so there is a hint of ‘invention’ too

Lwrenagain · 02/11/2023 13:03

PiningForTheMoon · 02/11/2023 12:44

Maybe I should change career @Lwrenagain 🤔

You could change your name to "pine-ing for the moon", really get the gardening vibes going 😁

Medlady · 02/11/2023 13:09

Ooh, or 'Intravention' which is more everyone working together for change as opposed to someone external unilaterally imposing it

PuppyMonkey · 02/11/2023 13:29

No offence, but the suggestions have got worse and worse with every day since you first posted OP. Grin Don’t do any of them for Gawd’s sake.

Startagainjanuary · 02/11/2023 13:45

People Power Business your name HR Consulting.

What do you recommend @PuppyMonkey ?

PiningForTheMoon · 02/11/2023 14:09

Lwrenagain · 02/11/2023 13:03

You could change your name to "pine-ing for the moon", really get the gardening vibes going 😁

@Lwrenagain Arf! 🌲🌕

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