by Patrice Sorokin | May 23, 2024 | Branding Basics
I can talk to you all day about the strategy of rebranding, but let’s discuss the emotional impact and why there’s often resistance to it. When a business rebrands and creates a new name for itself, it is cutting ties with the old name, its reputation, and its way of...
by Patrice Sorokin | May 16, 2024 | General Business, Logos & Marketing Materials
I had a cool talk with my creative friend about something called licensing. Licensing is getting permission to use something, like a font or artwork, but you have to follow certain rules. Let me explain with an example. Imagine going to different theme parks. Each...
by Patrice Sorokin | May 9, 2024 | Advertising, General Business
I was talking to a fellow business owner the other day who is newer to running their own business. While we were talking, they told me “I am so not good at technology, but that’s the only way to grow my business…so I’m trying to learn” I’ve heard this from other...
by Patrice Sorokin | May 2, 2024 | Logos & Marketing Materials
There’s so much conflicting advice on the internet and a lot of myths about logos. Today, let’s have a brief chat about the purpose of a logo as I debunk three common myths about logo design. The biggest myth about logos is that they are your brand, which is untrue....
by Patrice Sorokin | Apr 18, 2024 | Branding Basics, General Business
What are some elements of successful branding that I should focus on for my small business? Successful brands prioritize their messaging above all else. Messaging is how you share your business—it’s your voice, how you speak, what you say, and why you say it....