{"id":9671,"date":"2019-10-07T10:06:33","date_gmt":"2019-10-07T07:06:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.become.co\/blog\/?p=9671"},"modified":"2021-10-14T09:42:01","modified_gmt":"2021-10-14T06:42:01","slug":"small-business-branding-strategies-examples","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.become.co\/blog\/small-business-branding-strategies-examples\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Inspiring Examples of Small Business Branding"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Success or failure: it can depend on your ability to come up with branding ideas for small business.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p>Something as simple as choosing the right color for your small business branding can increase recognition by up to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourolaw.edu\/lawreview\/uploads\/pdfs\/27_2\/9.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> 80%<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It takes enough time and effort to keep the business running &#8211; who has room to create branding strategies?<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t be discouraged! Before you throw in the towel so quickly, have a look over these 8 examples of small business branding that will shed light on how to create a brand identity.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p>[bctt tweet=&#8221;Top Tip: Choose the right color for your small business branding and increase your recognition by up to 80%!&#8221; username=&#8221;Become_co&#8221;]<\/p>\n\n<blockquote>\n<p>If you&#8217;re concerned about the costs involved in small business branding, consider covering those expenses by taking <a href=\"https:\/\/www.become.co\/business-loans\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">business loans<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<p>While applying for financing through banks usually ends in disappointment, you&#8217;ll find better approval odds through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.become.co\/blog\/online-marketplace-for-business-lending\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">online business lending marketplaces<\/a> like Become.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Monday.com<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.become.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/monday_dot_com_logo_before_after-1.png\" alt=\"Dapulse rebrand Monday\" width=\"1000\" height=\"416\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.become.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/monday_dot_com_logo_before_after-1.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.become.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/monday_dot_com_logo_before_after-1-300x125.png 300w, https:\/\/www.become.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/monday_dot_com_logo_before_after-1-768x319.png 768w, https:\/\/www.become.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/monday_dot_com_logo_before_after-1-604x251.png 604w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12px;\">Image via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.underconsideration.com\/brandnew\/archives\/new_name_and_logo_for_mondaycom.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>UnderConsideration.com<\/em><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 2014, Roy Mann and Eran Zinman founded a project management tool known as Dapulse, designed to help teams streamline their work. In an interview with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/dapulse-changing-company-name-people-made-fun-of-it-2017-11\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Business Insider<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Mann said they had chosen the name Dapulse to speak \u201cto the essence of [their] tool, a platform to help you keep your finger on the pulse of your team\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Three years later, the variety of organizations that were using their platform had grown to include everything from breweries to churches. They decided it was high-time to rebrand. The name Monday.com was chosen because it\u2019s easier to remember, and represents a more general notion of \u201call that is good, all that is hard, and all that is real about work.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The logo they came up with for Monday.com not only has bright colors that are sure to catch your eye, but it also has a recognizable bubbly M-shape that fits neatly in your browser tab (a small detail that\u2019s super helpful when you\u2019re working quickly and bouncing from one tab to the next &#8211; take it from us!).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n<blockquote>\n<p><b>Top takeaway: Simplicity goes a long way.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Sometimes the line between being unique and being too abstract can get blurry. Be careful not to try so hard to stand out that people can\u2019t make heads or tails of what your brand represents.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Promo.com<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9685\" src=\"https:\/\/www.become.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/promo_logo-1.png\" alt=\"Promo Logo\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.become.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/promo_logo-1.png 600w, https:\/\/www.become.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/promo_logo-1-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/www.become.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/promo_logo-1-514x270.png 514w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12px;\">Image via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g2.com\/products\/promo\/reviews\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>G2<\/em><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Originally known as Slidely, this content creation service gives its users the ability to promote themselves with high-quality creative imagery &#8211; without breaking the bank. They had been using the name Promo by Slidely for their video creation platform, and after seeing immense success, they decided to switch over to Promo.com as their official name. Besides the confusion of having two names, why\u2019d they make the change?<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In an interview with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.prnewswire.com\/il\/news-releases\/slidely-rebrands-as-promocom-doubling-down-on-the-success-of-its-video-creation-service-300781891.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PRNewswire<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> their CEO and Founder, Tom More, said, \u201cAs our vision and plans evolved and crystallized, we naturally became even more aligned with the goals of the businesses we serve. They&#8217;re not here to edit a video, they are here to promote something.\u201d The name &#8220;Promo&#8221; certainly conveys the right message, and their logo is also on-point as it resembles a \u2018play\u2019 button with attractive warm colors.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<blockquote>\n<p><b>Top takeaway:<\/b> <b>Let your brand show what you do.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Promo.com is a video creation platform, so it makes sense that their logo is a \u2018play\u2019 button. No need to think too hard!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. CHOP<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9688\" src=\"https:\/\/www.become.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/CHOP_logo-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1601\" height=\"645\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.become.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/CHOP_logo-1.png 1601w, https:\/\/www.become.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/CHOP_logo-1-300x121.png 300w, https:\/\/www.become.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/CHOP_logo-1-768x309.png 768w, https:\/\/www.become.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/CHOP_logo-1-1200x483.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.become.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/CHOP_logo-1-604x243.png 604w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1601px) 100vw, 1601px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12px;\">Image via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.we-chop.com\/tree-service\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>CHOP Tree Services<\/em><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s another example of a small business that knew how to create a brand identity that would cut deep. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.we-chop.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CHOP<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a tree service company made up of certified arborists who do everything from minor residential landscaping to bigger projects such as hazardous tree removals and urban forest management. They had previously been using the same name for their tree company as they had been using for their landscape company and seeked assistance in creating a marketable brand that would help them leave the competition behind.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With a short and to-the-point name like CHOP, it pops out from the generic names like Bob\u2019s Lawn Service or Main Street Tree Experts. Not to mention the fun way they sneak a log into the \u2018O\u2019 in their logo &#8211; it even made us take a closer look!<\/span><\/p>\n\n<blockquote>\n<p><b>Top takeaway: Leave a mark. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CHOP is a perfect example of a small business branding that\u2019s short, sweet, and memorable. They demonstrate a simple and creative way to stick out from the crowd.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Kindbody<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.become.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/kindbody_logo-1.jpe\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9691\" src=\"https:\/\/www.become.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/kindbody_logo-1.jpe\" alt=\"\" width=\"960\" height=\"753\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.become.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/kindbody_logo-1.jpe 960w, https:\/\/www.become.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/kindbody_logo-1-300x235.jpe 300w, https:\/\/www.become.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/kindbody_logo-1-768x602.jpe 768w, https:\/\/www.become.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/kindbody_logo-1-344x270.jpe 344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12px;\">Image via <a href=\"http:\/\/www.finsmes.com\/2019\/04\/kindbody-raises-15m-in-series-a-funding.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>FinSMEs<\/em><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Self-described as \u201ca community of healthcare providers, fertility specialists, and women who get it\u201d, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/kindbody.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kindbody<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> provides health and fertility services with the aim \u201cto democratize and de-stigmatize women\u2019s health and fertility care\u201d. Kindbody wanted to base its brand on three main concepts: simplicity, humanity, and a female aesthetic.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With that, they designed a brand that speaks to their mission of making their services \u201caccessible, intuitive, and empowering\u201d. Their logo, written in a lowercase typewriter-style font, resonates with the concept of simplicity that they wanted to incorporate. The pastel colors they use are warm, soft, and inviting &#8211; something that goes against the grain in an industry where the competition often comes off as cold.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lastly, the parentheses that they use in the \u2018O\u2019 of their name can be used in many different contexts, giving them a useful tool to spread their brand even further.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<blockquote>\n<p><b>Top takeaway: Appeal to emotion. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Making the customer or client feel comfortable is a huge advantage. If your brand is able to connect with the right vibe that people are looking for, they\u2019ll be much more likely to remember you and refer more potential customers to your business.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Simply Wine<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9694\" src=\"https:\/\/www.become.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/simply_wine_logo-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"559\" height=\"148\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.become.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/simply_wine_logo-1.png 559w, https:\/\/www.become.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/simply_wine_logo-1-300x79.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 559px) 100vw, 559px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12px;\">Image via <a href=\"http:\/\/www.finsmes.com\/2019\/04\/kindbody-raises-15m-in-series-a-funding.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Simply Wine<\/em><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A retail wine store and wine delivery service, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/simplywine.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simply Wine<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> promises \u201ca wine-buying experience unlike any other\u201d. To align with that goal, they strived to create a small business <a href=\"https:\/\/visme.co\/blog\/brand-strategy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">branding strategy<\/a> that would convey comfort and convenience to their customer base. Everything about their brand says \u2018fun\u2019 and \u2018easy\u2019.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The simplistic illustrations they use on their packaging are brought to life with vibrant colors and playful sayings like \u201cyou had me at Merlot\u201d. There are plenty of wine services that pride themselves on having a high-class touch, and while those work well with older customers, they alienate lots of younger customers who are seeking a more affordable product with a more upbeat and lively energy &#8211; without sacrificing quality. That\u2019s where Simply Wine fits in!<\/span><\/p>\n\n<blockquote>\n<p><b>Top takeaway: Show your personality.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Your business branding ideas should flaunt what makes you unique. It\u2019s important to see what works for other businesses in your industry, but it\u2019s more important to find the points that make you different and reinforce them through your brand!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. Cuebiq<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9697\" src=\"https:\/\/www.become.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/cuebiq-logo-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"532\" height=\"132\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.become.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/cuebiq-logo-1.png 532w, https:\/\/www.become.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/cuebiq-logo-1-300x74.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 532px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12px;\">Image via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cuebiq.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Cuebiq<\/em><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This leading location intelligence and measurement company uses loads of data to produce insights that businesses can use to understand the offline consumer journey. Sound a little technical?<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cuebiq.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cuebiq<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> thought of how to create a brand identity that would take the edge off of the high-techiness that characterizes its services. It did so by introducing a humanistic touch to the digital space that it inhabits with a logotype that is bubbly and has no hard corners (which ironically contrasts with the shape that its name conveys).<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even the logo itself, which looks like a cube with one open side, has softened corners. That serves to further their message of positivity and personability.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<blockquote>\n<p><b>Top takeaway: Step outside the box. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The high-tech sector is chock-full of business branding ideas that are focused on portraying a message of being advanced and cutting-edge. Cuebiq looked for different examples of small business branding that would allow them to introduce a fresh new take on what a technology company\u2019s brand should look like. Don\u2019t be afraid to break the mold!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7. Whole Smile Labs<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.become.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/ezgif.com-webp-to-jpg-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"375\" height=\"298\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.become.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/ezgif.com-webp-to-jpg-1.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.become.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/ezgif.com-webp-to-jpg-1-300x238.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.become.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/ezgif.com-webp-to-jpg-1-340x270.jpg 340w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12px;\">Image via <a href=\"https:\/\/wholesmilelabs.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Whole Smile Labs<\/em><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Branding ideas for small businesses come in many forms &#8211; one of the best examples of small business branding can be found in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/wholesmilelabs.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whole Smile Labs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. They mix technology, attention to detail, and a fair bit of fun in order to make the best appliances for dental practice offices.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The name Whole Smile Labs isn\u2019t just catchy, it also creates a visual for customers of a place where professionals in white coats work diligently to manufacture shining smiles (although they\u2019re really manufacturing dental equipment). That visualization aligns nicely with the shape of the logo, which resembles (you guessed it) a bright white smile.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thanks to Whole Smile Labs\u2019 name and logo, their customers have a clear idea of what to expect from the very start (and won\u2019t likely forget about them anytime soon!).<\/span><\/p>\n\n<blockquote>\n<p><b>Top takeaway: Bring some fun into the mix. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s face it, dental practices might not have the best reputation as far as fun goes. White Smile Labs didn\u2019t let that stop them from finding a creative and playful small business branding strategy, without sacrificing their professionalism.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8. Yello Dumpster<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9703\" src=\"https:\/\/www.become.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Yello_Dumpster_Logo-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"330\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.become.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Yello_Dumpster_Logo-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.become.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Yello_Dumpster_Logo-1-300x97.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.become.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Yello_Dumpster_Logo-1-768x247.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.become.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Yello_Dumpster_Logo-1-1200x386.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.become.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Yello_Dumpster_Logo-1-604x195.jpg 604w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12px;\">Image via <a href=\"https:\/\/deksia.com\/case-study\/rebrand-leads-54-percent-growth\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>DEKSIA<\/em><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Branding strategies for small businesses don\u2019t need to be ambiguous &#8211; take it from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/yellodumpster.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yello Dumpster<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It doesn\u2019t get much more direct than that, folks. The name tells you everything you need to know in such a way that makes it memorable, and may even keep you on the lookout for them! While the name may seem a bit generic, it\u2019ll be ringing in people\u2019s ears anytime they actually see a yellow dumpster.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While going through branding ideas for small businesses, Yello Dumpster wanted theirs to focus on a message of simplicity. They knew that customers wouldn\u2019t want to waste their time trying to find out which service is going to be best for them. That emphasis on simple solutions goes beyond their name &#8211; their no-nonsense website design, which is yellow (surprise!), presents everything that customers need in a concise and coherent manner.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<blockquote>\n<p><b>Top takeaway: Don\u2019t overthink it. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regardless of what industry you\u2019re in, simple small business branding strategies can tell customers that you\u2019re professional and simultaneously down-to-earth. Stay personable so that customers feel comfortable approaching you!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wrapping it up<\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To summarize the different business branding ideas discussed above:<\/span><\/p>\n\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Simplicity goes a long way<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Let your brand show what you do<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Leave a mark<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Appeal to emotion<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Show your personality<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Step outside the box<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Bring some fun into the mix<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Don\u2019t overthink it<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember, there\u2019s no one-size-fits-all answer when it comes to choosing your small business branding strategy. If you\u2019re not certain that you can come up with a successful branding strategy on your own, there\u2019s no shortage of business branding agencies out there that can provide assistance.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While the expenses involved in hiring an agency might be pricey, don\u2019t forget that there are business financing solutions available through <a href=\"http:\/\/www.become.co\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Become<\/a> which can help cover those costs.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Success or failure: it can depend on your ability to come up with branding ideas for small business. Something as simple as choosing the right color for your small business branding can increase recognition by up to 80%! 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