Working with Agencies
How Long Does a Branding Project Take?
Realistic timelines for sprints, studio projects and large rebrands.
London or Regional Agency: Does Location Matter?
Whether an agency's location still matters when most projects run remotely.
How to Compare Branding Agency Proposals
A scoring approach for comparing proposals that differ in scope, price and process.
How Much Does Branding Cost in the UK?
Typical UK price ranges for freelancers, small studios and large agencies, and what drives the difference.
How to Write a Branding Brief Agencies Will Love
A one-page structure for a branding brief, with the details agencies need to quote accurately.
15 Questions to Ask a Branding Agency Before You Sign
The questions that reveal who will do the work, how the process runs and what you will receive.
Senior-Led vs Junior-Led Agencies: Why It Matters
How agency staffing models work and what they mean for the quality of your brand.
Boutique Studio vs Big Agency: Which Should You Choose?
An honest comparison of small studios and large agencies across cost, speed, attention and scale.
See our agency shortlist at https://startupbrandingagency.com/.