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How to Win with Your Domain Name

Business Planning, Evolve, Web Development

Choosing a domain name is no small feat. It can be both confusing and stressful especially for those without professional marketing experience. Whether you are launching a new company or a new blog, selecting the right name for your site can be the differentiating factor that leads to its success. It not only affects what […]

Who’s Your Audience? Three Questions to Define Your Targets

Brand Strategy, Business Planning, Creative Development, Market Research, Marketing, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Web Development, Writing

Defining who your audience is can be a critical first step in creating a marketing strategy that is not only effective but which can also serve both your short term and long term needs. Many businesses find it difficult to clearly identify who their audience is. When tackling the task of defining your target audience, […]

The Future of Marketing Professionals: 3 Popular Job Titles for 2016

Business Planning, Evolve, Marketing

The marketing world and all that it entails is constantly changing and with it the needs of businesses and organizations wanting to keep up. The people they hire and the titles they give them often also reflect this ebb and flow within the industry. Each year seems to usher in a wealth of new roles […]

Should You Manage Your Own Social Media?

Brand Strategy, Business Planning, Social Media Marketing, Strategize

Are you finding it increasingly difficult to manage your online social media profiles? Many small business owners are struggling to stay on top of the trends and reach their customers online. The social media world has grown exponentially over the last couple years exploding into hundreds of different platforms of which to choose from. It […]

Declutter Your Email List Today

Business Planning, Email Marketing, Evolve

Put quite simply, an outdated email list is deadweight. While emailing itself can be a very fruitful marketing strategy, hard bounces and misspelled emails detract from the efforts you put forth in this area. Regularly cleaning your email list can help get your business back on track and your messages reaching the intended audience. Why […]

Smart Ways to Create a Small Business FAQ List

Approach, Business Planning

Owners and employees of small businesses often have a lot on their plate. They don’t have time to field the same questions over and over. That’s why a Frequently Asked Question page on their website can be a helpful tool to keep on hand. An FAQ section is a great way to keep the customer […]

4 Marketing Tips for Small Online Boutiques

Business Planning, Marketing, Strategize

A strong marketing strategy is important for any business including the many small online boutiques that seem to be popping up everywhere. In fact, effective marketing can help these types of start-ups on a number of platforms including gaining precious market share, building a loyal customer base, and growing online sales. Follow these 4 marketing […]

What Does Your Online Persona Say About You?

Approach, Brand Strategy, Business Planning, Social Media Marketing

If someone Googled your name right now what would they find? Would they find a flattering list of your many accomplishments, a party picture from 10 yrs. ago posted to Facebook, or maybe even nothing at all? We find out more about a person through what we discover about them online. And what we find […]

4 Marketing Lessons We Can Learn from the Minion Craze

Brand Strategy, Business Planning, Creative Development, Evolve

A worldwide invasion has occurred, one that rivals the Beatles arrival to the United States. It is the Minion Craze. No matter where you turn, these lovable pint-size yellow guys are everywhere from the fast food drive-thru window to the neighborhood grocery store. While they may be annoying to some, their mass appeal is undisputable. […]

How Serious is your Social Media Strategy?

Business Planning, Evolve, Marketing, Social Media Marketing

Are you being smart in how you approach your company’s social media efforts? It\’s easy to begin with great intentions and then get lost in the vastness of the online world. Wasting time and energy, we lose focus on social media\’s true purpose: attract new customers and interact with existing ones while building the brand […]

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- Dennis

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- Bill

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- Tom

We are proud to be partners with GMS. As an entrepreneur and small business owner, I value a relationship with a partner who is cut from the same mold. Grand Marketing Solutions understands what it takes to keep our company competitive in a ever changing market. They ask the right questions and treat our business as it was their own. With Grand Marketing Solutions as our partner we can focus on our core business while they execute on our marketing strategy. We've been with a handful of marketing firms over the years. Some were large, some were small, but none of them have had the impact that Grand Marketing Solutions has.

- Rob

It has been a pleasure working with GMS. They are knowledgeable, professional and prompt. I will continue to use their services and recommend them to clients, associates and friends.

- Bryan

We are proud to be partners with GMS. As an entrepreneur and small business owner, I value a relationship with a partner who is cut from the same mold. Grand Marketing Solutions understands what it takes to keep our company competitive in a ever changing market. They ask the right questions and treat our business as it was their own. With Grand Marketing Solutions as our partner we can focus on our core business while they execute on our marketing strategy. We have been with a handful of marketing firms over the years. Some were large, some were small, but none of them have had the impact that Grand Marketing Solutions has.

- Rob

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