Cash flow is almost always tight when beginning a new business.  Many new small business owners delay designing a logo and marketing materials professionally "until they get a few customers" or "until they get started." Unfortunately, this makes getting those initial customers more difficult and may result in a business that will not succeed.

It is important for the business image to be professional and make potential customers and clients comfortable.  Visual graphic design combined with your business name will help to positively "brand" your business.  We strongly suggest branding your business by making your logo design one of your first priorities.

Following is an article from our "Just for Fun" archives:

You now have several options:

1. You may select standard "clip art" for your logo and combine it with your company name using your own word processor or graphic design program.

2. You may use the services of a local graphic artist at an hourly rate.

3. You may use an online service at a fixed cost.  We recommend: