david_hornet27
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posted on 25/11/14 at 01:35 AM |
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Way off topic...
Hi Everyone,
I have an off-licence and have recently changed the name to 'Liquor Hole'.
It's a little close to the mark and I was wondering if anyone can advise me whether I could get into trouble if anyone takes offence to the
name and were to inform the council or some other authority.
On the same subject I am continuing to trade under my original business name that is on the chequebook and all other paperwork, receipts etc. Only
the sign on the outside of the shop is different. Is this something that is likely to be a problem in a legal sense?
Thanks in advance for any help.
'If everything seems under control you're just not going fast enough' - Mario Andretti
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19sac65
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posted on 25/11/14 at 02:41 AM |
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As with anything to do with the general public, it only needs one person to contact the council and they'll be on you
Just act dumb if they contact you
A local dog groomer to me is called doggy style and most just smile
Yours is a bit nearer the mark though 😀
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ste
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posted on 25/11/14 at 05:30 AM |
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What's off topic? You made the topic!
If you are in doubt then don't do it. Pick another name and then you won't be waiting for a complaint that will cost you money to re-name.
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Mr Whippy
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posted on 25/11/14 at 06:56 AM |
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You can't be held responsible if people offend themselves with their own dirty minds...
If anyone says something, just ask them to explain what the problem is and then pretend to be shocked and disgusted with them ![](/images//smilies/shocked.gif)
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joneh
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posted on 25/11/14 at 06:59 AM |
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In Portsmouth they have Fawcett Road.
On that road there's a pub that's called the Fawcett Inn. They sell Fawcett Inn Cider.
Should be ok!
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ReMan
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posted on 25/11/14 at 07:47 AM |
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Cant help re the legalities and red tape, but it's made my day.
Can you open one up my way?
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liam.mccaffrey
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posted on 25/11/14 at 07:50 AM |
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if you wanted to soften the impact but still retain the innuendo you could just call it "The Liquor Hole"
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Benzine
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posted on 25/11/14 at 08:11 AM |
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can you start doing gambling too? Liquor in the front, poker round the back
[Edited on 25-11-2014 by Benzine]
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whitestu
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posted on 25/11/14 at 08:35 AM |
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quote:
Liquor in the front, poker round the back
Be careful you don't get that the wrong way round.
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leon51274
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posted on 25/11/14 at 09:05 AM |
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quote: Originally posted by whitestu
quote:
Liquor in the front, poker round the back
Be careful you don't get that the wrong way round.
Nowt wrong with that!
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minitici
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posted on 25/11/14 at 09:30 AM |
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There is a fishing tackle shop in Dunfermline called "Master Baitz"
They did get a little bit of comment from the usual suspects - but this just played into their hands (sorry).
Ended up as good publicity!
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blakep82
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posted on 25/11/14 at 09:31 AM |
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quote: Originally posted by ste
What's off topic? You made the topic!
This always annoys me! You start the topic, everything is then bang on topic!
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loggyboy
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posted on 25/11/14 at 09:45 AM |
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As above, you want someone to complain. If it goes viral then you could be quids in.
It might even be worth getting a mate to complain.
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mcerd1
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posted on 25/11/14 at 09:53 AM |
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quote: Originally posted by loggyboy
As above, you want someone to complain. If it goes viral then you could be quids in.
It might even be worth getting a mate to complain.
you mean the Ryanair school of advertising
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Angel Acevedo
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posted on 25/11/14 at 09:58 AM |
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Do you want us to complain?....
(Said tongue in cheek, can't upload icon. Or at least don't know how in my phone)
Beware of what you wish.. for it may come true....
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philw
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posted on 25/11/14 at 10:37 AM |
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Well I think it's sexist......................
You need to open another shop.
Must try harder
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pewe
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posted on 25/11/14 at 10:47 AM |
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quote: Originally posted by david_hornet27
On the same subject I am continuing to trade under my original business name that is on the chequebook and all other paperwork, receipts etc. Only
the sign on the outside of the shop is different. Is this something that is likely to be a problem in a legal sense?
You should probably notify HMRC and your bank that you are now XYZ company or Dave Hornet trading as Liquor Hole.
It could cause problems if you receive cheques, invoices etc. referring to Liquor Hole.
HTH.
Cheers, Pewe10 ![](/images//smilies/cool.gif)
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keithjardine
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posted on 25/11/14 at 11:46 AM |
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Jamie Oliver has his "Cock in Cider" of course you can "liquor hole".
I assume its specialism is american alcoholic drinks
I can just see the headlines "Re-branded off licence cumming soon"![](/images//smilies/bigsmile.gif)
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Macbeast
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posted on 25/11/14 at 01:21 PM |
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It's vulgar innuendo, but if the cap fits .....
I'm addicted to brake fluid, but I can stop anytime.
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jeffw
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posted on 25/11/14 at 02:06 PM |
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There are several Kite shops called Cunning Stunts.....
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jollygreengiant
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posted on 25/11/14 at 03:32 PM |
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A Northampton Home furnishings shop (called Sofa King) was stopped from using an advertising campaign of just 4 words - (their name and) Low Prices.
Edit bit, I thought it was 3 words, then I remembered it was actually 4.
[Edited on 25/11/14 by jollygreengiant]
Beware of the Goldfish in the tulip mines. The ONLY defence against them is smoking peanut butter sandwiches.
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Irony
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posted on 25/11/14 at 04:05 PM |
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FCUK
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scootz
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posted on 25/11/14 at 05:01 PM |
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I like a good cheeky-chuckle, but I think that one is just plain vulgar.
Can't see the licensing board liking to either...
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JoelP
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posted on 25/11/14 at 06:34 PM |
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I see no problem. Liquor bullet hole maybe, but not just liquor hole.
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david_hornet27
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posted on 25/11/14 at 06:56 PM |
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Thanks for all the replies. The reason I posted was because I know I can count on the guys here to represent most views. Pewe thanks for the input
regarding legal...
Oh and sorry for starting the thread 'way off topic'. Seems as though this was more offensive than the name! I meant it was way off the
topic of building cars but I'll know for next time.
I'll go with the name and see what happens. It did indeed get picked up by a local Facebook site because someone took a photo of it and posted
it on there. It has 80+ 'likes' and all positive comments so I guess it has done what I wanted, which is to increase interest in the
shop.
Once again thanks for all the views expressed.
'If everything seems under control you're just not going fast enough' - Mario Andretti
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