Little Black Brand Book
My go-to resources for building a bad-ass brand on any budget
What’s included in this curated directory?
01 /
Creating Branded Content
+ Branded Instagram Posts
+ Animated Graphics
+ Planning
+ Photo Editing
+ Stock Graphics + Templates
+ Finding a Photoshoot Location
02 /
Building a Website
+ Web platforms
+ Hosting
+ DIY Website Templates
03 /
Marketing + Management
+ E-mail marketing
+ Client Management Systems
04 /
Printing
+ Identity + Collateral
+ Apparel + Branded Merch
+ Signage
+ Wallpaper/Fabrics
05 /
DIY Packaging
+ Bags & Boxes
+ Stickers
+ Stationery
06 /
Inclusive Branding Tools
+ Closed Captioning
+ Web Accessibility
+ Braille
+ Stock Diversity
07/
Solopreneur Self-Care
+ Productivity Resources
+ Health Apps
Why I created this
When I started building brands for small businesses and side hustlers—including my own side hustle, Ink+Ash—I had to get creative in order to bring the same caliber of big branding to projects with smaller budgets. From printing business cards to DIY packaging and setting up a website without having to hire a developer, I’ve tried and tested countless platforms, products, apps and vendors.
In this digital toolkit, I’ve compiled all of my go-to resources and tools to save you time and money while getting your brand up and running in the right direction from the start.
In this digital toolkit, you'll receive a year of access to the ultimate branding resource—a compilation of vetted apps, products and vendors that I personally recommend and will be updating throughout the year. This directory is going to save you from wasting time and money—helping you get your brand up and running while cutting costs, not quality.