 | View Full Version : Owner/Founder??? mantra 08-13-2003, 10:16 AM I have a small advertising company that I would like to get business cards for. It's just a home-based business that I run. What should I call myself on the business card? Founder? Owner? Business Owner? CEO? Anything else? Thanks Darktwist 08-13-2003, 11:03 AM I would go for CEO I guess, blue27 08-13-2003, 11:26 AM Go with owner. Small advertising companies don't need CEOs and it just makes you sound like you're trying to be something you're not. VenomHost 08-13-2003, 11:28 AM CEO is more like for corporations "Business Owner" is better mantra 08-13-2003, 11:35 AM yeah, I was thinking of putting "business owner" since it sounds down to earth .. yeah . CEO would be for large corporations.. DefiantPc 08-13-2003, 11:36 AM Executive Superviser? gina_ 08-13-2003, 11:55 AM 'Business owner' or 'Owner'... they both sound more personable and friendly. liam_tmt7 08-13-2003, 11:58 AM id go with Owner, Liam gina_ 08-13-2003, 12:23 PM ^^my original thought was 'Owner' too. 123 Logo Design 08-13-2003, 01:20 PM Short and powerful RajanUrs 08-13-2003, 01:56 PM I was a partner in a small ad agency once. We called ourselves as Managing Partners and added additonal line stating what we were in charge of. For example I was Managing Partner- Creative and Production and my other active partner was Managing Partner- Business and Finance Coach 08-13-2003, 01:57 PM I use "Founder" personally. webworkz 08-13-2003, 02:08 PM You can't legally put CEO unless you are a corporation. It is illegal to act as a corporation without the proper documentation. I doubt this applies to you, or that you even care, but hey; I'm contributing to the post. My business cards say; Justin Dalrymple Chief Nerd ... Which is basically the down to earth way to say "Software Engineer" Stephen 08-13-2003, 02:17 PM Originally posted by Coach I use "Founder" personally. Na Owner, founder sounds like something you would call the leader of a group or gang. blue27 08-13-2003, 02:20 PM Originally posted by Stephen Na Owner, founder sounds like something you would call the leader of a group or gang. Many corporate owners are referred to as the founder. In my mind it is a term of respect. ThePrimeHost 08-13-2003, 02:40 PM I typically refer to myself as the "operations manager". Kind Regards, -Darrell Vortex-Steve 08-13-2003, 02:47 PM I've just done some business cards up and have put down Owner. gina_ 08-13-2003, 03:23 PM Good choice! Fiber 08-13-2003, 03:49 PM I'd call myself the Head Jabroni. peersignal 08-13-2003, 03:59 PM I agree with Darrell, how about Operations Manager? Although that can sound a bit corporate, Business Owner, or Owner should suffice. Artashes 08-13-2003, 05:07 PM Owner is your best choice. You're neither Founder, President or Especially CEO since it is not a charity or one of a kind organization, nor it is a publicly traded corporation. And I personally laugh at kids who call themselves CEOs of companies that they started 1 month ago and where they are the only employee. They do it because they think it makes them look cool, but guess want - they ain't cool, more like chilly. Good luck in biz though, hope you make a lot of money. insaneraptor 08-13-2003, 06:10 PM you could always go with the infamous "Godfather" |