R.I.P Spuds Roadshow

[UltraBeat Entertainment]

I've decided that it's finally time to go through the hassle of changing my name as i think that its putting off potential customers and doesn't sounds professional at all.

I want to aim at private parties more and want to specialize in weddings, birthdays, engagements, Prom's, Diner and Dance and other private celebrations and am looking for a name to reflex this and sounds good and more professional.

The problem is I've been trying to come up with a new name now for a while and can't think of anything i like and that isn't already got a mobile disco running under that name.

Can anyone help me, give me some idea's or tips about coming up with names?

Any advice welcome:)

[soundtracker]

I've decided that it's finally time to go through the hassle of changing my name as i think that its putting off potential customers and doesn't sounds professional at all.

I want to aim at private parties more and want to specialize in weddings, birthdays, engagements, Prom's, Diner and Dance and other private celebrations and am looking for a name to reflex this and sounds good and more professional.

The problem is I've been trying to come up with a new name now for a while and can't think of anything i like and that isn't already got a mobile disco running under that name.

Can anyone help me, give me some idea's or tips about coming up with names?

Any advice welcome:)

Good plan, the name might well be holding you back! I seem to remember our old buddy Pagan Flame having a similar problem, which he solved quite nicely!
You'll need to give us something to go on - real name - sort of business you're looking for, type of music etc, so we've got something to play with!

[theoloyla]

Keep Cooper (it is a classy name with associations to sports cars etc) and change roadshow to Mobile Discotheque.

[Spirits High]

Hi Spud,

I've been having a quick scan round the web and this link might help you with some ideas

http://www.businessopportunitiesandideas.co.uk/633/how-to-name-your-business//

good luck ;)

[UltraBeat Entertainment]

Thanks for the help so far.


You'll need to give us something to go on - real name - sort of business you're looking for, type of music etc, so we've got something to play with!

Here's abit more info:
Name: Paul
Last: Cooper
Initials: PJC

I'm want any type of private parties (e.g weddings, birthdays)

I play most types of music. 60's-current and most types in between


Keep Cooper (it is a classy name with associations to sports cars etc) and change roadshow to Mobile Discotheque.

I will if i can think of anything to go with it that sounds good.

[theoloyla]

CDS Coopers Discotheque Service

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

Potato Paul's Disco :sofa:

[UltraBeat Entertainment]

CDS Coopers Discotheque Service

It's okay, but i was looking for something abit modern sounding:o

[theoloyla]

Coopers 21st Century Discotheque Service:) :D :rolleyes:

[DJ Frankie]

How about "Costal Discos" :p

[UltraBeat Entertainment]

How about "Costal Discos" :p


Coopers 21st Century Discotheque Service:) :D :rolleyes:


Potato Paul's Disco :sofa:

This is a serious question. Any chance of some serious answers:cool:

[theoloyla]

Actually I was being serious. Cant think of anything better. Sorry

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

Sorry I spoke, I'm sure.....

[gaza]

How about

COOPERS SOUND SERVICE.:)

[UltraBeat Entertainment]

Actually I was being serious. Cant think of anything better. Sorry

:o Sorry thought you were taking the *please don't swear*


Sorry I spoke, I'm sure.....

You know i love your input but this is a subject that i think is important so am abit touchy over it.

[Paul S]

Paul,

The only thing I would say (coming from the same area) is try not to mention locality in your name. Nothing like "West Country Disco's" or similar. If you do, it sounds like you can be inadvertantly limiting yourself in the area of work.

I like the idea of keeping "Cooper" and I'm sure there should be a play on the whole Mini thing, along the lines of "Coopers Club-(man)". :sofa: Ok poor effort that still needs way more work. If I get a slack afternoon at work today I'll think about things.

Cheers

Paul

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

:o Sorry thought you were taking the *please don't swear*



You know i love your input but this is a subject that i think is important so am abit touchy over it.

OK, sorry.

I'll have a think. :)

[deltic]

just my oppinion

you want a name that reflects what you do
not who you are

[UltraBeat Entertainment]

Thanks for the help guys:)

I do agree with deltic i have no problem of losing cooper or any other part of the name. Something brand new would be fine.

[Boogie Boy]

I honestly don't know if a name means that much, it's whether or not you're able to make the most of it. Luckily, you have a name that is perfectly acceptable as a business name, with no neeed to change it. I think Theo's suggestion (or something similar) is as good as anything. It's relatively concise and has the flexibility to move forward if times change.

Look at the different names on this board. Nearly all of them are nothing fancy, nothing that would make me think "wow, that's such a clever name, it conveys everything I'm looking for, I must book them".

If you re-invent your name, you'd also have to re-invent yourself to take full advantage of it, wouldn't you?

[Shaun]

C.C.S
Coopers Celebration Services

Prestige Events

Prestige Entertainments

Class-Act-Events

[UltraBeat Entertainment]

Like the idea's.

Prestige Events and Prestige Entertainments. Looked these up and it's already taken by another mobile DJ:(

What about:

Party Vibe
Ultra Beat Disco's
Ultra Sound and Lighting
Party People Entertainments

[OllieJames]

UltraBeatEntertainments?

[Penfold42]

PJ's - DJ's

[Paul S]

I think I'd prefer Party People Events, just allows you to expand into any area should you wish.

Anything with "**** **** Disco's" or "**** **** Sound & Lighting" kind of restricts you in the future and could require another costly rebrand.

Cheers

Paul

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

The only problem with events, is that it doesn't say what you do and if you only provide a DJ service I think it's a bit misleading.

[rob1963]

If you go for one of the suggestions including the word "entertainments", make sure you leave the s off the end!

[PropellerHeadCase]

Cooper-ative DJs ;)
(hyphen optional)

[Sapphire Disco]

How about PCDJ second thoughts you may not get away with it :)


Paul Cooper Mobile Disco.

Book - PCMD for your special occasion, the ultimate mobile music service.

I think it's always better to keep things clear & simple.

[Vectis]

Before you make your final choice, spend an hour with Google. Think about what people in your catchment area will be searching for and how difficult it would be if you went with something like 'Pauls Discos' to gain prominence in those listings without spending a fortune/a lot of time on SEO.

Also if your advertising strategy involves printed directories, you might want to consider positioning. You'll find loads of 'A1/AAA/ABC' chancers jostling for the first position but 'Pauls Discos' will certainly be lost in the middle of the alphabet.

Hope this gives you food for thought!

[UltraBeat Entertainment]

I really like all the input so far. I've been searching some of these name and it's amazing how many already have DJ's linked to them.

I think the name that i like best and suits me and my company best is:

UltraBeat Entertainment

Can i please have your views on the new name please. What do you think?

Do you think this is the way to go?

[Vectis]

Before you make your final choice, spend an hour with Google.


UltraBeat Entertainment

Can i please have your views on the new name please. What do you think?

Do you think this is the way to go?

Just google 'Ultrabeat Bristol' before you commit...

[UltraBeat Entertainment]

Just google 'Ultrabeat Bristol' before you commit...

Took your advice. googled that and many other items with "Ultrabeat" in. Can't find any DJ's or mobile disco with the same name anywhere:).

All i find is pages about when the clubland DJ's "Ultra Beat" played in one of Bristols biggest clubs a while back that includes many youtube video's.

So what do you think of the name and the possible logo?

I'm after as much feedback as possible:)

[rob1963]

You'll find loads of 'A1/AAA/ABC' chancers jostling for the first position but 'Pauls Discos' will certainly be lost in the middle of the alphabet.

...but still not as far down the listings as vectisvibe!

:rolleyes:

[Vectis]

...but still not as far down the listings as vectisvibe!

:rolleyes:

Ah! But....

a) I don't use printed directories

and

b) When I did, I was BOTTOM of the list... just as good as Top IMHO so long as you're not lost somewhere in the middle.

Ultrabeat might make the bottom few.

[UltraBeat Entertainment]

Ultrabeat might make the bottom few.

To be honest I'm not to worried about that as i don't rely on advertising to get my business as most of my work comes from word of mouth or from people who have seen me at gigs but i do plan a "light" bit of advertising when everything is in place.

Do you think this is a good name for a mobile disco company? will it work do you think?

Next thing i need to start work on is my tag line/slogan for the new name.

[UltraBeat Entertainment]

How about:

"Professional Mobile Disco And Karaoke For All Occasions."

-Simple
-Describes What We Do
-To The Point
-Short
-Self Explanatory

Any other idea's welcome:)

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

How about:

"Professional Mobile Disco And Karaoke For All Occasions."

-Simple
-Describes What We Do
-To The Point
-Short
-Self Explanatory

Any other idea's welcome:)

How is that short? :eek: :p

[axeman]

"super-cooper karaoke disco"

[UltraBeat Entertainment]

"super-cooper karaoke disco"

Like it but i think it lacks the "proffesional" touch.

And Solitaire it may not be that short but i still think it looks good and flows well don't you think?

[Penfold42]

Like it but the colour's are not working for me.....:)

[Vectis]

Like it but i think it lacks the "proffesional" touch.

And Solitaire it may not be that short but i still think it looks good and flows well don't you think?

Well it could be one letter shorter... :rolleyes: ;) :D

[kilmeedyman]

Professional is misspelt in your logo

[theoloyla]

Sounds loud and noisy to me.

[JAMdisco]

Like it but the colour's are not working for me.....:)

you should really invest in a colour monitor, black & white is sooo 50's :D

[UltraBeat Entertainment]

Professional is misspelt in your logo

Oh yea... Only Testing:D :D :D :o


Sounds loud and noisy to me.

What do you mean?

[Mayhem 1]

C.C.E
Cooper Corporate Entertainment

[djgordyp]

Sounds loud and noisy to me.

I always thought that's how disco's are.:D :D :D

Ok here's my attempt
PC's Party Machine
Paul Cooper's entertainment Service

[Penfold42]

you should really invest in a colour monitor, black & white is sooo 50's :D

:lol:.....:D

[Impactdisco]

The only problem with Ultrabeat for me, if I were a customer. is that I would think you are a 'Drum n Bass' type disco, with loads of 'boom boom boom' going on, which would put me off if I was looking for a disco for perhaps a 50th party, I tend to think a name that's relevent to all generations seems better.....but then again, I have been wrong about many things before!

At the end of the day you need to choose a name you're comfortable with, and suits your business.

[Excalibur]

Well it could be one letter shorter... :rolleyes: ;) :D

Not necessarily. It's a bit lacking in the sibilant department, so has the right number of characters.;) :p :D

[Vectis]

Not necessarily. It's a bit lacking in the sibilant department, so has the right number of characters.;) :p :D

Oh yeah - just noticed that!! :p Doh!! My eyes were strangely drawn to the f's :D

[UltraBeat Entertainment]

The only problem with Ultrabeat for me, if I were a customer. is that I would think you are a 'Drum n Bass' type disco, with loads of 'boom boom boom' going on, which would put me off if I was looking for a disco for perhaps a 50th party, I tend to think a name that's relevent to all generations seems better.....but then again, I have been wrong about many things before!

At the end of the day you need to choose a name you're comfortable with, and suits your business.

It's funny you should say that actually. I asked some friends and family what they thought about the name. Some said it reminds them of Club music, another said Trance and another said older music so it seems like different people See's it in different ways. so I'm hoping that the client/customer will be able to see what they are looking for in the name also.

Plus i will be making very clear on the new website and other advertising means that i cover all occisions and music types.

[theoloyla]

It's funny you should say that actually. I asked some friends and family what they thought about the name. Some said it reminds them of Club music, another said Trance and another said older music so it seems like different people See's it in different ways. so I'm hoping that the client/customer will be able to see what they are looking for in the name also.

Plus i will be making very clear on the new website and other advertising means that i cover all occisions and music types.
Best of luck to you.:)

[leighinstoke]

Remember, the closer the first letter is to 'A', the earlier you appear in alphabetical listings - phone book, etc.....

[PropellerHeadCase]

Still think Cooperative DJ strikes the right note and cleverly includes your surname ;)

I'm interested to know if those different ages applying different meanings to 'UltraBeat' did so with a positive or a negative connotation. The person who said it made them think of Trance may not like Trance, for example.

[Shaun]

The name 'ultrabeat' sounds perfect for entertainment for young people. It may put off the older crowd booking you for an anniversary or similar.



How about 'Beats'Inc' (beat sync). I quite like names that are a play on words.

[UltraBeat Entertainment]

Best of luck to you.:)

Thank You Sir


Remember, the closer the first letter is to 'A', the earlier you appear in alphabetical listings - phone book, etc.....

Ultrabeat.... Well I'm stuffed then aren't I:)


Still think Cooperative DJ strikes the right note and cleverly includes your surname ;)

I'm interested to know if those different ages applying different meanings to 'UltraBeat' did so with a positive or a negative connotation. The person who said it made them think of Trance may not like Trance, for example.

On hearing "Cooperative DJ" for the second time it's actually starting to grow on me but I've made my choice now and the ball has started to roll with it.

It was actually abit of a mixed bag. the people who said trance and club were around there 20's who do like club/trance but is not there favorite type of music but the person who suggested older music who was also in the same age group does prefer older music to anything else. so i'm not really sure what you can include from these findings.


The name 'ultrabeat' sounds perfect for entertainment for young people. It may put off the older crowd booking you for an anniversary or similar.

How about 'Beats'Inc' (beat sync). I quite like names that are a play on words.

It's good that it appeals to the younger crowd but I'm also try to go for the older crowd as well. I'm hoping that i can slightly alter the range of market it is aimed at in the marketing, style and theme as my overall goal is to aim at everyone.

It's quite worrying as my main goal is to aim for weddings, Birthdays, engagements and other private celebrations:eek:

I have already started work on the new name so it's abit too late to change all of that now. Am currently looking at the theme, design and overall look/appearance at the moment but already have the logo finalized.

[theoloyla]

Thank You Sir



Ultrabeat.... Well I'm stuffed then aren't I:)



On hearing "Cooperative DJ" for the second time it's actually starting to grow on me but I've made my choice now and the ball has started to roll with it.

It was actually abit of a mixed bag. the people who said trance and club were around there 20's who do like club/trance but is not there favorite type of music but the person who suggested older music who was also in the same age group does prefer older music to anything else. so i'm not really sure what you can include from these findings.



It's good that it appeals to the younger crowd but I'm also try to go for the older crowd as well. I'm hoping that i can slightly alter the range of market it is aimed at in the marketing, style and theme as my overall goal is to aim at everyone.

It's quite worrying as my main goal is to aim for weddings, Birthdays, engagements and other private celebrations:eek:

I have already started work on the new name so it's abit too late to change all of that now. Am currently looking at the theme, design and overall look/appearance at the moment but already have the logo finalized.
Personally I think it is a bad choice for some of the reasons already mentioned and the further you go the harder it is to reverse that decision but if you are genuinly happy with your choice then go for it.
As for Cooperative I think that would be a mistake too as people may think you are connected to the Co-Operative group of businesses. Cooperactive Disco would be a better choice for me.

[UltraBeat Entertainment]

Personally I think it is a bad choice for some of the reasons already mentioned and the further you go the harder it is to reverse that decision but if you are genuinly happy with your choice then go for it.
As for Cooperative I think that would be a mistake too as people may think you are connected to the Co-Operative group of businesses. Cooperactive Disco would be a better choice for me.

My mind was set and i was sure this was the right thing.... but now I'm not sure anymore.:confused:

With so much to do I'm just getting confused and pressured. I'm 90% sure thats its the right name but i need that extra 10%. i'm worried it won't appeal to the older generation.

[theoloyla]

My mind was set and i was sure this was the right thing.... but now I'm not sure anymore.:confused:

With so much to do I'm just getting confused and pressured. I'm 90% sure thats its the right name but i need that extra 10%. i'm worried it won't appeal to the older generation.
Which is what several of us have been saying.:) :bang:

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

Just to add to that, I don't think I would book a company called Ultrabeat either.

[Vectis]

Can 'o' worms time...

What's to stop you operating under multiple identities?

So long as you have one registered business identity, you can "trade as" whatever you like.

I've been preparing something similar for the 2009 season. My main VV identity kept for general purpose work, 'ClubVibe' for my older kids/young teens offering (freeing 'VV Junior' for small-rig sector work) and 'A.N.Other' (to be decided!) for my fully project managed all-day wedding/corporate event package.

[Tony Scott]

..........will be making very clear on the new website and other advertising means that i cover all occisions and music types.

Please take this as constructive critisim, it's not meant as a dig at you but I feel, no matter what name you choose, you have to get your new website right to get better work. :)

On looking at your current site I was immediately drawn to 3 things:

1. The spelling: 'Party's' instead of 'Parties' was one that kept jumping out at me.

2. The page doesn't load fully on to my 15" screen so you have to keep scrolling left to right, really annoying!

3. Adverts jumping out at me make me want to navigate away immediately!

These 3 issues gave me the impression that I was looking at a less than professional outfit. :) :)

EDIT: just wanna say I make these comments as someone that gets almost all of my new work through my website so I may be putting too much emphasis on that aspect....good luck with the name thing BTW!

[UltraBeat Entertainment]

Just to add to that, I don't think I would book a company called Ultrabeat either.

Any reasons for this?


Can 'o' worms time...

What's to stop you operating under multiple identities?

So long as you have one registered business identity, you can "trade as" whatever you like.


That is a very good point but I'm looking to find a central name. this is the one i would register and make my main name so everything else would be put around this one. hence why it's so important.


Please take this as constructive critisim, it's not meant as a dig at you but I feel, no matter what name you choose, you have to get your new website right to get better work. :)

On looking at your current site I was immediately drawn to 3 things:

1. The spelling: 'Party's' instead of 'Parties' was one that kept jumping out at me.

2. The page doesn't load fully on to my 15" screen so you have to keep scrolling left to right, really annoying!

3. Adverts jumping out at me make me want to navigate away immediately!

These 3 issues gave me the impression that I was looking at a less than professional outfit. :) :)

Thanks for your honest comments.
1. The site hasn't been updated for a long, long time so all the spellings still remain (and spellings are never my strong point)
2. the site was designed to be used with a 17" monitor
3. its hosted by freeweb so to make money they infest websites with adverts. this is why i plan to get a professional host for my next one (see other thread)

Edit:
I'm getting really mixed reviews on the new name. some seem to love it and the logo too but everyone on here seems to feel the opposite way.

Why can't everyone agree!

[theoloyla]

Any reasons for this?



That is a very good point but I'm looking to find a central name. this is the one i would register and make my main name so everything else would be put around this one. hence why it's so important.



Thanks for your honest comments.
1. The site hasn't been updated for a long, long time so all the spellings still remain (and spellings are never my strong point)
2. the site was designed to be used with a 17" monitor
3. its hosted by freeweb so to make money they infest websites with adverts. this is why i plan to get a professional host for my next one (see other thread)

Edit:
I'm getting really mixed reviews on the new name. some seem to love it and the logo too but everyone on here seems to feel the opposite way.

Why can't everyone agree!
Coz life aint like that. If we all thought the same it would be a dull world.
Look at who is giving you opinions and then value them.

[Vectis]

Why can't everyone agree!

Same reason we all have different rigs, drive different cars, have different values in life, prefer different foods, play different songs in different orders...

If as you suggest you do go with 'UltraBeat' and target at the young adults market, then there's nothing stopping you going with 'UltraClassics' for an older demographic, 'UltraKids', 'UltraWeddings' etc. etc. and keep the same logo, or a variant on it, across the brand.

Here endeth my two-pennorth. :zip:

[Tony Scott]

If as you suggest you do go with 'UltraBeat' and target at the young adults market, then there's nothing stopping you going with 'UltraClassics' for an older demographic, 'UltraKids', 'UltraWeddings' etc. etc. and keep the same logo, or a variant on it, across the brand.



Oooooh............I like that! :approve:

[Boogie Boy]

Don't you think Ultra anything will be very difficult to live up to?

[PropellerHeadCase]

Ultra-difficult ;)

[PropellerHeadCase]

It was actually abit of a mixed bag. the people who said trance and club were around there 20's who do like club/trance but is not there favorite type of music but the person who suggested older music who was also in the same age group does prefer older music to anything else. so i'm not really sure what you can include from these findings.

That's actually a good result - people with different requirements fit it to their preferences or at least frame it in a way that wouldn't put them off. I just keep thinking 'Pretty Green Eyes' which puts me off, but I'm not in your target market ;)

[daz226]

i see its still spuds roadshow did you not come up with a name. some of the views in the posts where quite funny and made for a good read.

[theoloyla]

He's put all the suggestions in a line on the table and he is now saying .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. ..........................."one potato, two potato, three potato, four, five potato, six potato, seven potato, more!":D :)

[UltraBeat Entertainment]

He's put all the suggestions in a line on the table and he is now saying .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. ..........................."one potato, two potato, three potato, four, five potato, six potato, seven potato, more!":D :)

:Laugh: :whistle:


i see its still spuds roadshow did you not come up with a name. some of the views in the posts where quite funny and made for a good read.

Well noticed:). Well believe it or not I'm working hard at the moment to bring everything together. Yes i have choose my new name as posted somewhere in this thread previously. I'm just putting the final touches to the new theme and website and currently waiting for the new cards and promo material to come through. I plan to chance my name on here the same time i change the business over which I'm hoping will be in the next 2 weeks.

Don't worry I'm sure to start up a new thread somewhere on here to celebrate the new business and to give you lot a chance to see the new site, theme, style and a sample of my promo materials. Keep your eyes peeled it's coming soon!

[theoloyla]

Spud says "Keep em peeled":) :D :p :whistle: :Laugh:

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

<groan> :sj:

[Vectis]

Don't worry I'm sure to start up a new thread somewhere on here to celebrate the new business and to give you lot a chance to see the new site, theme, style and a sample of my promo materials. Keep your eyes peeled it's coming soon!


Will it be a whole new theme or just a mash-up of an existing one? :D :D :D

[theoloyla]

:) Will Darren groan again?:)

[UltraBeat Entertainment]

Will it be a whole new theme or just a mash-up of an existing one? :D :D :D

It's a totaly new theme.... just not my own:o

[Vectis]

It's a totaly new theme.... just not my own:o

So you could say the old one's had it's chips? :p :D

[yourdj]

NP discos (new potatoe disco)

sorry if someone else has come up with similar, dont have time to read the posts.

[theoloyla]

So you could say the old one's had it's chips? :p :D

You are priceless :)

[UltraBeat Entertainment]

NP discos (new potatoe disco)

sorry if someone else has come up with similar, dont have time to read the posts.


So you could say the old one's had it's chips? :p :D

:boxer2: :boxer: :boxer2:

[Vectis]

You are priceless :)

I'll fetch my coat. Oh hang on, it's summer. I'll fetch my jacket! :D