Free Business Logos

By
Jodee Redmond

Having worked in one of the largest law firms in Canada, Jodee has a wealth of knowledge about the legal necessities of running a business as well as the practical experience of working in one herself.

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Getting a logo will help you achieve business success.

There are a number of advantages to having an image associated with your business, and free business logos provide a great way to get one at no cost until you are able to afford to upgrade.

Advantages to Having a Logo

Here are some advantages to having a logo for your business:

  • The logo gives your business a unique identity
  • It can be used as a promotional tool
  • The logo design can be used to attract new customers

Logo Design is Important

When looking for a logo for your business, keep it simple. Whether you work with a designer or choose one of the many free business logos available, consider something with simple colors and a few words of text. This is a situation where less is more. If you use a lot of color in your logo or have a long message in the design, you run the risk of people thinking it is unprofessional. Since the logo you choose tells the viewer something about you and your business, you want to make sure that you choose something that gives potential customers the right impression. The idea is to choose something that catches the eye without looking over the top.

Where to Find Free Business Logos

Some companies that provide web design and hosting services will agree to provide you with a free business logo as part of a basket of services you buy from them. Before you decide to agree to this type of arrangement, consider the cost of the services you are paying for to see if you are getting good value aside from the no-cost logo.

Several resources are available online for people looking for free business logos. Here are some examples:

FreeLogosServices.com

Visit FreeFreeLogoServices.com to see a selection of free logos. You will need to register first to use the service. Once you find the logo that interests you, their options allow you to personalize it with two colors.FreeLogoServices' designers will prepare a logo for you, including adding the name of your business. You can expect to receive your logo (in .gif format) delivered to your e-mail account in a few days so you can start using it on your web site right away. The original files (in .eps and .ai format) are available for an additional fee.

LogoEase.com

LogoEase.com is another site offering free business logos. With this option, your first step is to choose a basic design. Then you can personalize it by changing or rotating the image size and adding some color. Once you have created the image you want, you have the option of adding up to five lines of text to your image.When you are finished with your logo, you save it and a zip file will be sent your e-mail In Box in the following formats:

  • .EPS
  • .TIFF
  • .JPG
  • .TIFF

Logomaker.com

With this option, you can design a logo for free and use it on your web site. If you want to use the logo for business cards, letterhead, brochures, envelopes or any other purpose, you will need to pay a fee ($49) first.

The first step is to choose a theme for your icon. The site offers a number of options grouped by industry, including:

  • Medical
  • Printing and Copying
  • Legal
  • Children
  • Engineering
  • Automotive
  • Real Estate

After you have picked out an icon, the next step is to add colors and the company name. A selection of fonts are available, so you can choose one that reflects your business.

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