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A Great Logo Is A Marketing Must-Have. But Is It Affordable For Small Business Owners?
And is having a logo really that important? My answer to both of these questions is an emphatic YES! A logo is a graphic or visual representation of your brand. Your brand is your business, product or service and what it stands for. It's whatever you are out in the marketplace selling. Why do small businesses need a logo? Why can't they just market using their company name? Logos are expensive, right? Can a small business owner really afford to get a logo? Or at least a good logo? Lots of questions. Some I'm sure you've pondered yourself at one time or another. I believe ALL businesses should have a logo You need a graphic element that captures the essence of your business and communicates an idea to your prospects and customers. A mark that can lead the look and feel of all of your marketing materials. You only have a split second to grab someone's attention You need to make the most of that time. A good logo mark can communicate a message or intrigue a prospect to want to find out more. Before you decide you can't afford a good logo Let me assure you that is absolutely NOT the case. Look, I've been in the ad agency business for 20 years. During that time I've worked with some of the most talented graphic artists and designers in the business. But even I did not turn to them when I needed a logo for my small business. Why? I couldn't. They were simply too expensive for my small business budget. So what did I do? I found a great alternative that's inexpensive, fast and good. LogoWorks For $300 to $500 you'll get a variety of logo designs to choose from and you'll have them within just a few days. Plus you'll get several rounds of revisions to make sure you are completely happy with your final mark. What I like most about Logoworks They require you to complete a creative direction worksheet that ensures their designs are strategically on target with your brand. This is KEY if you want your logo to be a good representation of your business. If anyone offers to design a logo for you without some form of creative brief or direction worksheet, don't do it! If you don't have a logo, or if yours is in need of an overhaulCheck out LogoWorks by visiting http://www.10stepmarketing/greatlogo.htm (C) 2005 Debbie LaChusa 20-year marketing veteran Debbie LaChusa has developed The 10stepmarketing System to help small business owners successfully market their business, themselves, without spending a fortune. To learn more about this simple, step-by-step program and to sign up for her FREE audio class and FREE weekly ezine featuring how-to articles, tips and advice, visit http://www.10stepmarketing.com
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