Your logo should be designed by an experienced, professional logo designer. It can be difficult to discern which designers are professional when locating them online and not having been referred to a particular company.
Getting your business logo design is important business. The logo represents the business and is often the first idea customers get about the quality of the products or services.
Having a nice website or logo does not mean the designer is professional. Before hiring a designer it is necessary to review their work in a portfolio, check out the options for their packages, get a general price range (make sure they are not charging too much or too little) and the time it takes for them to create a design.

Experienced, professional logo designers have extensive portfolios. Their work should be for various types of businesses and have a range of styles. The portfolio should be well organized and easy to navigate.
Logo designing is not a simple process and there are typically several ways to design a single logo. A professional designer will have a variety of options available, depending on the package deal, to choose from in creating a logo design.
A professional logo designer will have their package prices spelled out clearly. The package will detail what services are included and the cost for additional items. There should also be a money back guarantee in case of customer dissatisfaction. Logo designs range from $100 to $500 and additional items can vary in cost.
Along with the price, the package will include the amount of time it will take to complete the logo design. Most designs can be completed in just a few days; more complex designs can take longer. The time should be spelled out and any reduction of fee should be made clear in case of delay in the completion of the design.