The days are gone when we just hung up our sign on the door and customers showed up. With today’s global market, tight competition and a shrinking dollar, an effective logo is one of the most critical components of your brand.
Consider this:
Your logo may be the only impression you get to make on a potential customer. Image is everything and time is short. A good logo conveys the essense of your business — it either draws the interest of your customer…or it doesn’t.
Awareness and familiarity are key ways to grow your business. Your logo helps with both of these. All your branding efforts should be based on your logo, and your logo dictates the design of your sales tools. For better or worse. A poorly designed logo can’t leverage you for success.
Your logo should reflect your company in a unique and honest way. It’s ok to be clever, but not at the expense of being clear. It’s your shot to set your business apart, and it may be the sole reason someone chooses to do business with your company.
A quality logo should last at least 10 years and will set the tone for all your marketing efforts.