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Spaghetti Ninja is a branding and design studio built for small businesses in Tampa Bay, Sarasota, St. Pete, and Venice. We’ve spent 12 years making businesses look sharper, show up stronger, and stand out in markets that reward boldness. Start with a free 30-minute brand audit — no obligation, just honest feedback.
Graphic Design
Stunning Websites
Brand Design
Social Media Design
Animation
E-Commerce Development
Website Design + Development
Graphic Design
Stunning Websites
Brand Design
Social Media Design
Animation
E-Commerce Development
Website Design + Development
Sharp Design. Real Results.
We’re not a big agency with a revolving door of account managers. We’re a boutique studio — which means every project gets Beatrice’s eyes on it, start to finish. Here’s what we do best:
Brand identity
Logo, color, typography, and style guide — built to last and built to stand out.
Website design & dev
Mobile-friendly, SEO-ready websites that convert visitors into customers.
Canva template suites
Done-for-you templates so you can create on-brand content without a designer every time.
Ongoing design support
Monthly retainer hours for businesses that need a steady creative partner.
cannot recommend Spaghetti Ninja enough! Beatrice, the creative force behind the brand, is one of the most professional and talented artists I’ve ever worked with. She has created multiple logos for my business and my strongman competitions, and every time she has absolutely nailed the vision.
I loved working with Bea on numerous projects. She is passionate and a master at websites and seo optimization. Her creativity came through on my website. I recommend Spaghetti Ninja to anyone who ask about my website.
An absolute godsend. We owned Lokey's Escape Rooms in Sarasota and we attribute a big slice of our success to Beatrice. Because business and our type of art is a team effort. And while we have so much in our heads, we need someone with the artistic talent to bring it to life.
cannot recommend Spaghetti Ninja enough! Beatrice, the creative force behind the brand, is one of the most professional and talented artists I’ve ever worked with. She has created multiple logos for my business and my strongman competitions, and every time she has absolutely nailed the vision.
I loved working with Bea on numerous projects. She is passionate and a master at websites and seo optimization. Her creativity came through on my website. I recommend Spaghetti Ninja to anyone who ask about my website.
An absolute godsend. We owned Lokey's Escape Rooms in Sarasota and we attribute a big slice of our success to Beatrice. Because business and our type of art is a team effort. And while we have so much in our heads, we need someone with the artistic talent to bring it to life.
The Refresh
Timeframe ~1 week
$
450
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A ready-to-go Canva kit and template suite built around the brand you already have.
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Template kit using your existing logo/colors
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Best for: brand is fine, just inconsistent
The Foundation
Timeframe 4–6 weeks
$
3,000–4,500
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Full brand strategy, logo, identity system, and a website that actually converts.
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Template kit using your existing logo/colors
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Full rebrand + website build
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Best for: starting over or no current identity
Popular
The Partnership
Timeframe ~1 week
From $250/mo
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Ongoing design hours with someone who already knows your business.
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Ongoing design hours
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Best for: solid brand, need ongoing help
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Everything you need to know about working with Spaghetti Ninja — Small Business Branding FAQs — Tampa Bay, St. Pete & Venice
Our branding services start at $450 for The Refresh — perfect if you already have a logo you love and just need polished templates to show up consistently online. If you’re starting from scratch or ready for a full rebrand, The Foundation runs $3,000–$4,500 and includes your full brand identity plus a custom website. We work with small businesses across the Tampa Bay area, including Tampa, St. Pete, and Venice, and our pricing is built to be accessible without cutting corners.
Absolutely. While Spaghetti Ninja is based in the Sarasota area, we serve small businesses throughout the Tampa Bay and Gulf Coast region — including Tampa, St. Petersburg, Venice, Bradenton, and beyond. Since most of our work is delivered digitally, location is rarely a barrier. We’re just a call or email away.
A Canva brand kit is a pre-loaded design workspace inside Canva with your logo, brand colors, and fonts already set up. It means every time you create a social post, flyer, or story, it’s already on-brand — no guessing, no starting from scratch. We pair it with a suite of custom templates so you can create professional content in minutes, even if you’ve never used design software before. It’s one of the most practical things we give small business owners in St. Pete, Tampa, and Venice to stay consistent online.
Yes — every package has an add-on menu so you can customize beyond what’s included. Single templates like menus, flyers, business cards, and loyalty cards run $40–60 each. Multi-piece items like email newsletter suites or presentation decks are $75–100 each. If you’re on The Partnership retainer, add-ons are covered by your monthly design hours at a discounted rate.
The easiest way is to book your free Brand Assessment Call — it’s a 30-minute conversation where we look at where your brand is today and map out exactly what it needs. No pressure, no commitment. Whether you’re a startup in Tampa, a boutique in St. Pete, or a service business in Venice, we’ll give you an honest read and a clear path forward.
Free Brand Audit for Sarasota & Tampa Bay Small Businesses
30 minutes. Zero obligation. Real talk about your brand.
Most “free consultations” are just sales pitches in disguise. Ours isn’t. We’ll look at your logo, colors, website, and overall vibe — then tell you straight up what’s working, what’s holding you back, and which path actually makes sense for your business. If that’s nothing from us, we’ll say so. What you get:
- An honest audit of your current logo, colors, and brand materials
- A clear “this is working / this isn’t” breakdown
- A personalized recommendation: Refresh, Foundation, or Partnership — or nothing at all
