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Don't Forget Branding as You Look to Grow Your BusinessIf you grow your business beyond your brand, you're doomed to fail.

ByBraden Kelley

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Few of us have the luxury of being branding experts. Many of us can't afford to engage an expensive branding agency to conduct a brand study.

Most small business owners are busy with the day-to-day operations of their business. The money they do have to spend on sales and marketing, they tend to invest in demand generation. This is a very logical choice as every business must maximize its revenue and minimize expenses to keep the lights on. But, if your business has been successful and has grown, you may find yourself in a slightly different situation.

Related:Six Reasons Branding Is More Important Than Ever Before

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