Personal Name, or Business Name? Whats Your Preference?

[Nick Lotter]

Well fellow Warriors, I have decided to get my nose out of the Ebooks and Ecourses, and finally get started on my first online business venture. I have made a step by step list of to-do's which I am calling my business model, and I am starting my first real blog in the morning. Am I ready? No, but I figure the best way to learn is to just do it. I have decided that I want to keep using my real name online, but I am also trying to build a long term business. I am thinking maybe I should use my business name when on sites like Twitter, social networks and forums. What do you guys and ladies prefer using and why?

[phanio]

Perfer personal name - much less confusing if someone thinks you are advertising or spamming on these networks or just providing good information. I made the mistake early of using only my business name and wish that I could now change.

[Nick Lotter]

Thanks Phanio, thats a good point. I dont want to come across as spammy. I want to build honest and professional relationships, which is why I intend using my real name. I was just wondering if some situations / platforms are better suited to the use of a business name. Any other thoughts?