Having a distinctive logo certainly helps a business to get recognised – we’re all familiar with the stylised red letters of Coca-Cola or the Nike “Swoosh” – but logos are also great for communicating a message about the company itself.

Just as a logo can give a traditional or modern impression of a company, using designs from the natural world can create an image hinting at eco-friendliness, simplicity and unity.

Floral logos have become more popular as many businesses try to soften their corporate images and tap into “green” sentiment. Here are just a few:

Wal-Mart

The logo of supermarket giant Wal-mart (which owns ASDA in the UK) has evolved over time. Its latest incarnation is much softer and more charming than previous versions, featuring a stylised asterisk / flower that symbolises the organic and environmentally-friendly values demanded by many consumers.

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To you at $200,000

So we have had the Christmas and new year party excesses and we are into 2010 – its time for the sales!!  But don’t get your hopes up to high of snapping up a bargain if you have dreams of bagging one of the following ‘luxury’ items.

1. An Orchid

But not just any Orchid, the most expensive Orchid in the world!  In  2005 this Orchid was sold at auction for $200,000. The newly developed flower was grown by scientists in China, after eight years of research.

So whatever you do, if you manage to get hold of the plant, don’t put it in a cheap pot.

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