At Olive Ridley Studios, we believe in meeting you exactly where you are. Whether you’re bootstrapping your first launch or polishing up your next big thing, these tools, downloads, and resources will help you build a brand that looks legit while you're DIYing.

Every great brand starts somewhere, and sometimes that "somewhere" is your living room with a laptop and a latte.

DIY BRANDING RESOURCES FOR SMALL BUSINESS

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At Olive Ridley Studios, we believe in meeting you exactly where you are. Whether you’re bootstrapping your first launch or polishing up your next big thing, these tools, downloads, and resources will help you build a brand that looks legit while you're DIYing.

These resources help you build a strong, consistent brand — even if you’re still figuring things out as you go.

Free Downloads & DIY Tools

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Before you build your brand, you’ve got to know your why. This worksheet helps you identify your purpose and what type of business might be best for you.

(Free Download)

Business Owner Clarity Worksheet

$0

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Creating content on your own? Use this free checklist to make sure your visuals, tone, and messaging stay on brand every time.

(Free Download)

Staying On Brand: The Checklist

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GET THE WORKBOOK

Build your own brand strategy at your own pace using the same framework we use with full-service clients.
This digital workbook guides you through defining your purpose, personality, and ideal audience.

(Paid Download)

BYOBrand Strategy Workbook

$85

Are you tired of the endless hustle and feeling like your creativity is being drained? Say goodbye to the constant content churn and marketing tactics that make you cringe.

Inside The Playhouse, we're building a community of creative freelancers who believe in genuine connections and collaboration. Get ready to be seen by engaged audiences and find your perfect collaborative partners.

Join the revolution in The Playhouse!

From friends of the studio

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Quality papers and printing for your business cards, stationery, and marketing materials.

Moo

The website platform we built our own site on (and love!).

Showit

Record quick walkthroughs instead of writing essays.

Loom

A woman-owned CRM that keeps projects and payments organized.

Dubsado

Email marketing that’s friendly and functional.

MailerLite

Smart scheduling that plans your day automatically.

Reclaim.ai

Our favorites include:

Running a small business can feel like juggling flaming seashells. Here are some tools that make it easier. All tried, tested, and sea turtle–approved.

Small Business Tools We Actually Use

(Some of these are affiliate links, which means you get a discount and we get a small kickback. Win-win.)

Branding, marketing strategy, business development, and leadership.

BOOKS FOR BUSINESS

Creative mindset, design thinking, storytelling, and more.

BOOKS FOR CREATIVITY

Every founder needs a stack of inspiration within reach. These are the books that keep our brains buzzing and our ideas flowing.

Books We Can’t Live Without

All great resources for creating and generating color palettes.

Colorspace, Coolers, & Adobe Color

Reliable sources for royalty-free visuals.

Unsplash & Pixabay

Beautiful, diverse, free stock photos.

Nappy

The classic. Still undefeated.

Pinterest

Build customizable online mood boards.

Niice.co

Find visually similar inspiration based on any image.

Same Energy

When your brain needs a jumpstart, these sites deliver:

Inspiration & Creative Resources

Looking for more support?

BOOK A CONSULTATION

You've put in the work and gathered the resources. Now let's take your brand to the next level.

Book a 1:1 brand consultation to get expert guidance, clarity, and next steps. No pressure, no long-term commitment.

Whether you're stuck on visuals, messaging, or how to bring it all together, we'll help you see the big picture and better understand your brand.

Let's turn all your DIY effort into something polished, professional, and ready to grow.

You've put in the work and gathered the resources. Now let's take your brand to the next level.

Book a 1:1 brand consultation to get expert guidance, clarity, and next steps. No pressure, no long-term commitment.

Whether you're stuck on visuals, messaging, or how to bring it all together, we'll help you see the big picture and better understand your brand.

Let's turn all your DIY effort into something polished, professional, and ready to grow.

READY TO GO FROM DIY TO “DANG, THAT’S LEGIT”?

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