EAST SHORE CREATIVE — BRAND · WEB · MARKETING

Start here.
Grow together.

Branding, design and marketing for first-time founders and small businesses — at prices that make sense.

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A business that grows with you.

Why East Shore

Starting a business shouldn’t mean doing it alone.

You deserve clear answers, fair prices and a person in your corner — not a confusing pitch or a one-size-fits-all retainer.

01

Agencies are built for big budgets

$3,000 monthly retainers are out of reach for most people just getting started.

02

Doing it yourself is overwhelming

Logos, websites, social, signage. Founders already wear every hat.

03

Too many get taken advantage of

Vague pricing, upsells they don’t need, contracts they can’t leave.

Who we serve

Building something that matters.

01 · Idea stage

The dreamer

You have an idea, maybe a name, and nothing built yet. Let’s turn the spark into something real.

02 · Opening soon

The new owner

You’re opening the doors soon and need a real brand, a website and a way to be found.

03 · Already open

The local business

You’re open and running, but the brand feels homemade. It’s time for a refresh and steady marketing.

Your path

Start small.
Set your course.

No mystery menu. Just the right next step, whether you’re naming an idea or ready to keep growing.

02

Open with confidence

LAUNCH

from $2,500

  • Everything in Start
  • Website
  • Social profiles
  • Google Business listing
  • Print basics
Let’s get launched
03

Keep the light on

GROW

from $500/month

  • Monthly content
  • Promos & signage
  • Regular check-in on what’s working
Let’s grow together

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How we work

Clear work.
Long-term partnership.

We make the work clear, practical and built around what your business needs next.

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01

Honest by default

Clear prices up front, no hidden fees.

02

Guide, don’t just deliver

We explain the why and show you what comes next.

03

Start simple

Build what you need now and add more when you’re ready.

04

Grow together

Your success is our success.

Our story

A light on the shoreline.

Along Wisconsin’s east coast, Lake Michigan is lined with lighthouses and every morning starts with the sun coming up over the water. That is where our name comes from — and the feeling we want to bring to your business.

The lighthouse is a guide for people who don’t know which way to go yet. The sunrise is a new day for a new business. We’re local, we’re a small business ourselves, and we believe great guidance should feel human.

Clear direction for the work ahead.

Your first step is free

Not sure where to start?
That’s exactly where we start.

Bring the idea, the questions or the half-finished notes. We’ll help you see the next right step.

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