5.0Essential
A strong, distinctive identity to get started.
$2,0002–3 weeks
- Brand strategy workshop
- 5 unique logo concepts
- 2 rounds of revisions
- Logo variations
- Final logo (all formats)
- One-page colours and fonts guide
Full payment upfront. USD.
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How much does branding cost for a small business?
A complete brand identity from SeekThem costs $2,000 or $4,000, fixed in writing before we start. Across the market, small businesses pay anything from nothing for a logo maker to $10,000 and more with a larger agency. Here’s what each price actually buys.
What each option costs.
The price mostly reflects how much thinking happens before anyone designs.
| Option | Typical cost | What you get | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Logo maker or DIY | $0–$500 | A logo file. No strategy and no rules for using it. | Testing an idea before you launch. |
| Freelance designer | $500–$5,000 | A logo, sometimes with colours and fonts. Quality and process vary a lot. | Simple needs, with a designer you already trust. |
| SeekThem | $2,000–$4,000 | A strategy workshop, original logo concepts, colours, type and guidelines. A fixed price, in 2–4 weeks. | Small and growing businesses that need to look established. |
| Larger branding agency | $10,000 and up | Deeper research, bigger teams and account management. Projects often run for months. | Companies with large teams, several markets or many brands. |
Typical ranges quoted by logo tools, freelancers and agencies in 2026. SeekThem’s prices are fixed.
What SeekThem charges.
Two fixed packages. Both start with a strategy workshop and end with files you own outright.
Signature
A complete, consistent identity, not just a logo.
$4,0003–4 weeks
- Identity
- Brand strategy workshop
- 8 unique logo concepts
- 2 rounds of revisions
- Logo variations
- Colours, palette and typography
- Visual applications
- Logo usage rules
- Brand guidelines document
- Brand assets
- Business card & letterhead
- Company deck (up to 12 slides)
- Social media templates
- Merch mockups (up to 5 items)
Full payment upfront. USD.
Not sure what you stand for yet? Brand positioning is $1,500. Need a website too? Websites start at $3,000. All pricing
What changes the price.
Six things decide most branding quotes, wherever you go.
Logo or full brand
A logo alone costs less. A brand system with colours, type and rules costs more, and lasts much longer.
Strategy
Research and positioning add time. They’re also what makes the design right the first time.
Concepts and revisions
More directions to choose from and more rounds of changes mean more design hours.
Extra assets
Business cards, decks, social templates, packaging and signage all add to the scope.
Who does the work
Experienced designers cost more per hour, but need far fewer hours to get it right.
Naming
A new name needs research and availability checks. It’s usually quoted separately.
A cheap brand is rarely cheap. You pay for it later, every time a customer picks a competitor who simply looks more trustworthy.
How to spend less without cutting corners.
Start with Essential
Get the strategy and the logo right first. Add the full guidelines and brand assets when you need them.
Fix positioning first
If you can’t say what makes you different, a new logo won’t either. Positioning costs less than a rebrand that misses.
Refresh, don’t restart
If your current logo has recognition worth keeping, we can modernise it instead of starting from zero.
Add assets later
Decks, templates and signage can follow once the core identity is in place.
Cost questions.
How much does a logo cost for a small business?
Logo makers cost little or nothing, and freelancers usually charge $500 to $5,000. At SeekThem a logo always comes inside a brand: Branding Essential is $2,000 and includes the strategy workshop, five logo concepts and a colours and fonts guide.
Is $2,000 enough for a proper brand?
For most small businesses, yes. Essential covers the strategy workshop, five original logo concepts, two rounds of revisions, logo variations and a one-page colours and fonts guide. Signature, at $4,000, adds full brand guidelines and assets like business cards, a company deck and social templates.
Why do larger agencies charge so much more?
Bigger teams, account managers, offices and longer research phases. That suits large companies. Most small businesses need the thinking and the craft, not the overhead.
Are there hidden costs?
No. The price is agreed in writing before we start, and two rounds of revisions are included in both packages. Printing and paid fonts, if you choose them, are the only outside costs.
How do I pay?
Full payment upfront, in USD, for both branding packages.
How long does it take?
Two to three weeks for Essential and three to four weeks for Signature, counted from the strategy workshop.
Good brands aren’t found. They’re made.
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