Your Logo: Step One In Building Your Brand

I see a lot of new businesses start marketing & promoting themselves without having a logo, or worse, with a poorly designed logo. Many cite lack of funds as the reason for not having a proper logo that matches their brand. Logo design is simply NOT one of those steps that can be skipped. “A logo is just a stepping stone to formulating a complete brand ide...” according to Udit Verma is freelance online service consultant. Essentially your logo is the starting point for building a strong brand.

For small businesses who need a quality logo without spending a fortune here are 5 options to explore:

1. eLance: Outsource to expert programmers, designers, writers, translators, marketers, researchers and admin contractors with tested skills. http://www.elance.com
2. oDesk: oDesk is a global service marketplace for small and medium sized business to hire, manage, and pay remote freelancers or teams. http://www.odesk.com/
3. The Logo Company: Even if your business is very small it will look big. It will look more professional. Your new company logo design will inspire confidence and brand loyalty. Logo packages starting at $149. http://thelogocompany.net/
4. Logo Nerds: Affordable small business logo design service. Professional, custom and always cheap, our logos are perfect for the small business, website or blog owner. Logos for $47 http://logonerds.com/
5. Logo Design Team: 5 design concepts from 5 designers. Money Back Guarantee. Starting at $69.00 http://www.logodesignteam.com/
   

Note: Brandi Starr nor Starr Studded Weddings & Events endorses the companies listed above. It is your responsibility to do proper due diligence before entering into a contract with a design company or freelancer.