Small Business Resources - Branding
The 22 Immutable Laws of Branding
is an easy read that also includes 11 immutable laws of Internet branding in the latest edition. Although it addresses the needs of corporations, most of the principles directly apply to small business owners as well.
All of the designers below come highly recommended. While every designer can adapt to your guidance in terms of style, the most effective way to choose the right designer is to find someone whose artwork naturally resonates with your taste -- be sure that you like most examples in their portfolio.
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Get expert brand strategy plus beautiful custom design in one complete website solution with Ursa Minor through their Innovator package. Innovator takes a new approach to web development by combining a highly-structured brand strategy process with elegant design in one package. The result is a website that presents your brand with clear messages, compelling aesthetics, and ease-of-use that make it easy for visitors to assess and respond to your opportunity – quickly.
Since 2000, Blue Marble Creative has focused on working with people committed to making a difference in social and environmental issues, by helping their mission-critical services, products and ideas have greater impact. Blue Marble Creative helps their clients clarify and organize their message, then create communication tools to connect, align and inspire their audience into action. Their areas of specialization include: brand positioning and communications strategy, website design and development, infographics and content development, publication design and layout and presentation slides and handouts.
Todd Ritola is highly recommended as a graphic designer and production artist for both print and the web. He has a gifted eye for professional design with impact, and is a joy to work with in developing integrated logos, printed materials, and websites. Todd views design as an art of applied form, function and aesthetic to achieve a unique solution to your specific goals.
Jo Anne Coates specializes in affordable yet unique websites for consultants, coaches and counselors at Design for Change by applying striking imagery to pre-designed templates. She also offers low cost domain name, hosting and support services. Jo Anne brings a strong background in organization and leadership development as well as coaching and counseling to serve her clients.
Judy Stewart of J Stewart Designs has a gift for capturing your essence in visual design for your marketing mission. She offers web and print design as well as book cover design.
Jennifer Hautman of Big Blue Design creates unique compelling designs. She's a delight to work with and brings a fine arts detail approach to her designs.
Sara Swafford of Sky High Software is a brilliant software engineer and web developer who offers custom web programming for advanced features such as databases, surveys, animation and blogs. Complex web development is fluid and fun with Sara.
Jo Anne Smith and Evangeline Welch are extraordinary facilitators and designers who founded Intuitive Leaps Creative Services. Its mission is to help people and organizations clarify and express the essence of who they are and what they offer. They will collaborate with you to articulate your mission, ignite your message and connect more effectively with your audience. Services include branding, website development, writing and editing, art direction and graphic design, and group facilitation.