Correct way to create Photoshop graphics?

I have to create some graphics for a client and their logo includes a circle. I don't want to mess up the quality of the logo or make the circle an egg, etc. What is the best way to create the graphics. This is a 4x3 project. Do I start with a document that is 720x540 with square pixels and import the logo in or do I start with it at 720x480? What image size and pixel aspect ratio is best.
Thanks,
John

also, make sure that your image mode is RGB, not CMYK. and if you are going to want transparency in your file, save as a .psd

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…If there is someone out there who has experience of obtaining decent colour management in CS4 on a Power PC, I would really like to know how you achieved it.
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You either want to learn, or you don't. You either want to solve your problems, or you don't.
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