Six Branding Blunders Every Entrepreneur Must Avoid

#1: Not Being Competitor Oriented

The importance of differentiating from competitors, not just focusing on customers

#2: Lack of Clear Focus

Discuss with team the need for a razor-sharp focus in branding

#3: Underestimating the Power of Names

Understand how a strong name is pivotal to brand recognition

#4: Forgetting About Visual Identity

Emphasize the power of a strong visual in branding

#5: Expecting Instant Success

Warn against the assumption that new brands will take off quickly without PR groundwork

#6: Overexpanding the Brand

Caution about the risks of diluting a brand by overexpansion