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Currency Trading Margin

A forex margin account is used by a forex trader when he wishes to invest into a position which requires a much higher financial investment than that which is currently available in the account of the trader. This is one of the unique advantages of the forex trade market wherein the traders are able to conduct transactions in currencies of worth which is much higher than the amount available in the forex account. Unlike the stock market and the equity market which offer little or no leverage to the trader, the forex market offers a leverage of 100:1 to its trader, implying that if a trader who has $1000 in his forex account decides to trade with a forex margin of 1% then he would be in a position to trade up to $100,000.

Forex margin trading is usually carried out through the broker and in order to indulge in this form of trade one needs to entail the services of a forex broker who offers margin trading as a part of a bigger package deal. This is owing to the fact that the concept of trading on forex margin is based on acquiring a short term loan from the broker for the purpose of indulging in trade and in return paying him a certain percentage of profits. Therefore, one first needs to open an account with the broker, deposit a certain amount of finances in it and then use forex margin trading to gain leverage and make a foray into the actual forex market. Currency Trading Margin

Although forex margin trading is considered to be an advantage of forex trading, a word of caution here would be pertaining to the proverbial two sides of the same coin. This implies that a forex trader might well be aware of the fact that if he can use the leverage option effectively, he stands to make phenomenal profits but at the same time if his investments turn out to be loss making then the extent of financial losses which would be incurred would also be manifold. This is evident from the fact that there are many people who complain of having lost out heavily due to forex trading and this is usually the case when people are misinformed about the market and make an educated use of the forex margin option. Currency Trading Margin

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Unfinished Business

Running a business comes with its share of problems, in terms of both mechanics and aesthetics. In my experience, one of the most important challenges every entrepreneur faces is the naming or re-naming of a company. I’ve been involved in the creation of more than a dozen companies, and I have had the privilege of advising on the development of hundreds of others. Here are some of the lessons I learned when it comes to picking a name that will garner success, now and in the future:

Easy-to-Remember Names

Names that are easy to remember are a sure-fire way to increase advertising effectiveness. These kinds of names are easy to pronounce and often have a visual component (think Target and Duracell). The difficulty, though, is that they can be tough to trademark. Also, the specificity of easy-to-remember names can limit a business to a particular region or industry. The perk of these names, however, is their high spend-to-result ratio. If an entrepreneur picks a highly memorable name, he or she can spend relatively little and still net huge results in short working less and making more.

Trademarking That Works

By choosing a name that is easy to trademark, entrepreneurs can ensure that they will have a strong legal claim to their business identity. These kinds of names are often “made-up” words like Novartis, Accenture or ZymoGenetics. Other protectable names are based on unique proper nouns, such as Phillip Morris or Martha Stewart. One drawback of easy-to-trademark names is that they can be confusing. Also, entrepreneurs who choose these names can expect to spend more money on advertising to help customers recognize the name and understand the business behind it. This leaves entrepreneurs with a lower spend-to-result ratio.

Nonsense Names

Some companies have reaped great benefits from names that are both familiar enough to be memorable, but distinctive enough that they’re relatively easy to trademark. These are often called nonsense names. Some nonsense names—Apple, Amazon and Yahoo—combine a known word with an unexpected industry. Other nonsense names combine two familiar words people find easy to pronounce and envision, but meet the uniqueness criterion for trade-marking because you wouldn’t expect to see the two words used together. An example of this is Yogabutter (a local yoga studio) and Talking Rain (a soft drinks pioneer). I experimented with this nonsense approach by creating Purespace, a business that did short-term space rental for holistic practitioners. The name provided customers with a sense of our business, and it bred inquiry.

Testing the Name

I’ve learned that the worth of a business name is in the reaction of the customer or trademark attorney. To determine if their name has long-lasting appeal, entrepreneurs should find out if it allows them to access the tools they need for business. One way to do that is to Google the name. Business owners should ensure that someone isn’t already using the name—or something similar—in a way they wouldn’t want associated with their own business. This could cause confusion and lead to potential legal problems. When in doubt, it’s best to consult with an intellectual property attorney.

A carefully selected business name can save thousands of dollars a year in advertising costs, and it can keep the company on an extended path of greatness. The wrong name can sink a business by making marketing expensive and frustrating, or making it difficult to protect your business identity. When it comes to naming a business, you can never be too careful. After all, your success and future are on the line.

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Christopher Rugh ,EO Seattle  

A serial entrepreneur, Christopher is the founder and CEO of several companies, including 1-800-Good Credit, Worldwide Telegraph and CustomTollfree.com. He has
been an EO member since 2001. You can reach Christopher at cmb@customtollfree.com.

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