A few research sources
Author: Shaunk...
Branding
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Branding
http://www.businesslink.gov.uk/bdotg/action/layer?topicId=1073903636
http://www.bizhelp24.com/marketing/what-is-branding-.html
http://www.designcouncil.org.uk/en/About-Design/Business-Essentials/The-power-of-branding-a-practical-guide/
Corporate Identity
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corporate_identity
http://www.logodesign.co.uk/
http://www.fluidcreativity.co.uk/identity.asp
http://www.cogent-design.com/
http://www.graphicdesignblog.co.uk/corporate-identity-guidelines/
Equipment
http://www.graphicdesignblog.co.uk/equipment-for-a-graphic-designer/