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Our Favorite Coffee Branding Ideas

Starting your own coffee shop or brand can be SOOO daunting! That’s why we’re here to help! We’ll dive into common questions surrounding all things coffee branding and share our favorite coffee branding ideas so you’ll walk away with a bit of knowledge and a whole lot of branding inspiration!

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How to Find the Right Brand Designer for You

I’ve come across countless clients who go through the branding process once only to end up double-investing because they’re not happy with the outcome OR their branding doesn’t serve them long-term. This is why it’s SO important to do your homework when it comes to finding a brand designer that’s right for you and your biz! I’m sharing my top three tips to point you in the right direction and help you get one step closer to making those branding dreams a reality!

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3 Tips to Keep in Mind When Designing Packaging

When it comes to sales you can reeeeeel ‘em in all you want with your branding and your website — seriously can’t stress the importance of branding and a good website design enough — butttttttt packaging can make or break your sales. Let’s talk through three MAJOR tips to keep in mind when designing packaging.

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Premade Branding Kits vs. Custom Brand Design

When it comes to branding your biz there are about a thousand questions you can ask yourself. And let’s face it, if you’re just starting out it can be SO intimidating and costly. This is where our Brighten Brands come into play. Our premade branding kits are here to help take some of the stress out of branding your business while also helping you save a bit of money upfront.

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What You Risk When You DIY Your Brand

Depending on the type of business you’re running using a DIY brand or website can be detrimental to your success! Cutting corners because you’re trying to save money can actually COST you money as you start losing out on leads and sales without a proper design strategy. In this blog post, I’ll walk you through the three major things you’re risking if you’re taking a DIY approach to your brand design.

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Shopify vs. Etsy: Which is right for your business?

It’s no secret taking the leap to extend your retail brand online or diving into e-commerce right from the start can be SO intimidating. From Shopify and Etsy to Drupal, NopCommerce, WooCommerce, and even Squarespace, there are sooo many options and platforms to consider as you’re getting started. The first step is to take a look at two top contenders and see how they stack up against each other. So, what’s the better option, Shopify or Etsy?

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What’s a sub-brand and why might you need one?

In this blog post, I’ll answer what a sub-brand is, what the difference is between a brand and a sub-brand, why you’d need a sub-brand, and go over examples of some past sub-brands we’ve created. If you’re a multi-faceted business targeting a few niche but different audiences, this one’s for you!

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