Brand identity & Branding Systems for sMBs

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In today’s highly competitive marketplace, Small and Medium-sized Businesses (SMBs and MMEs) need to establish a solid brand to succeed. A well-developed brand system builds trust and recognition among its target audience. It serves as a visual and narrative representation of the business’s values, mission, and quality, making it an essential tool for attracting and retaining customers.

Understanding SMB Branding

Branding goes beyond just a logo or a catchy tagline. It’s about creating a cohesive and compelling story that reflects your business’s values, mission, and vision. Effective SMB branding involves developing a brand identity that differentiates your company from competitors and connects emotionally with your audience.

The Value of a Strong Brand Identity

A well-crafted brand identity is more than just aesthetics. It’s a comprehensive representation of who you are, what you stand for, and why customers should choose you over others. It includes elements like your logo, color scheme, typography, and overall visual style. But it also encompasses your brand’s voice, messaging, and the experience you provide to your customers, making it a multi-faceted tool for business success.

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Welcome to your new brand agency.

Let’s start with a comprehensive brand strategy.

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Let’s Canoe founders Anna and Brian Murnion.

Step 1


Discovery and Research

We start with a thorough discovery process to understand your business, industry, and target audience. This involves in-depth research and discussions to uncover your brand’s core values, mission, and vision. We also analyze your competitors and market trends to identify opportunities for differentiation.

Step 2


Brand Strategy Development

We develop a brand strategy tailored to your business based on our research. This strategy is the foundation for all branding efforts and includes defining your brand positioning, value proposition, and key messaging. We aim to create a strategy that aligns with your business objectives and resonates with your audience.

Step 3


Logo and Visual Identity

Your logo is the face of your brand. We design logos that are visually appealing, meaningful, and representative of your brand’s identity. Along with the logo, we develop a complete visual identity system, including color palettes, typography, and graphic elements, ensuring consistency across all platforms.

Step 4


Brand Messaging and Voice

Consistent and clear messaging is crucial for building a solid brand. We help you develop a brand voice that reflects your personality and values. This includes crafting taglines, slogans, and key messages, effectively communicating your brand’s essence.

Step 5


Identity System and Brand Guidelines

To ensure consistency, we create a comprehensive brand identity system and guidelines. These guidelines cover all aspects of your brand’s visual and verbal communication, providing clear instructions on how to use the logo, colors, fonts, and other elements. This ensures that everyone in your organization and any external partners can maintain a cohesive brand presence.

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Comprehensive Approach

Our approach is holistic and comprehensive. We don’t just focus on one aspect of branding; we ensure that every element, from the logo to the messaging, works together seamlessly to create a strong brand identity.

Tailored Solutions

We recognize that every business is unique. Our solutions are tailored to meet your needs and goals, ensuring your brand stands out in a crowded marketplace.

Growth-Centric

Our branding strategies are designed with growth in mind. We use Blue Ocean Strategy principles to help you discover new market opportunities and differentiate your brand effectively.

Branding & Identity System Examples


Hello. We were wondering when you would come by and say hi.

Get a quote or book a consultation today.

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406-998-7901
brian@letscanoe.com

119 N 29th St
Billings, MT 59101

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Let’s Canoe is a brand agency specializing in Blue-Ocean® brand strategy and development. We offer comprehensive brand strategy services to drive growth and explore new marketplaces.

In addition, we support our clients with complete marketing agency services, including SEO, PPC, CRO, website optimization, content marketing, web design, web hosting, and graphic design.