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Brand Guidelines: Why Every Business Needs One

5/27/2025

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Have you ever seen a brand that just feels cohesive—every post, print piece, and promo seamlessly aligned? That’s no accident. Behind the scenes, there’s likely one essential document at work: brand guidelines.

Whether you're a startup, nonprofit, or growing small business, brand guidelines are your roadmap to building recognition, trust, and visual consistency.

What Are Brand Guidelines?
Brand guidelines (also called a brand style guide) outline the essential visual and messaging rules for your brand. Think of it as your brand’s playbook. A standard guidelines doc includes:
  • Logo usage (and misuse)
  • Typography (font choices + how to use them)
  • Color palette (with HEX, RGB, CMYK, and Pantone codes)
  • Imagery + photo style
  • Voice and tone guidance
  • Examples of do's and don'ts

Why Brand Guidelines Matter
  1. Consistency = Credibility
    Your audience should be able to recognize your brand across every platform. Guidelines ensure every piece of content—from Instagram posts to invoices—feels like you.
  2. They Save Time (and Headaches)
    Working with a designer, printer, or vendor? Send them your brand guidelines and save yourself rounds of emails. No second-guessing colors, logos, or fonts.
  3. They Make Scaling Easier
    As your team grows (or if you outsource work), having a set of brand rules makes on-boarding smoother. Everyone knows what’s on-brand—without micromanaging.

How to Use Yours
Once you’ve invested in building brand guidelines, keep them handy:
  • Share with your marketing and design team
  • Include with RFPs and vendor communications
  • Reference when creating new content or campaigns
  • Link to it in cloud storage for easy access

Want help creating your own?
Our Brand Guidelines package is designed to give you a clean, usable PDF that outlines all the essentials—from logo rules to color specs—for just $500.

Ready to give your brand the consistency it deserves?
Let’s talk →

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    Jessie Clark is the designer and creative force behind Perched Owl, a graphic design and print studio serving small businesses and non-profits. With over a decade of experience in branding, marketing, and commercial printing, Jessie brings both strategy and heart to every project. She’s passionate about making the design process approachable, collaborative, and impactful—helping clients craft beautiful, cohesive brands that resonate with their audience and reflect their purpose.

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