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5 Different Content Approaches to the Traditional Sidebar

Business Planning, Implement, Marketing, Web Development

There are many parts of a website to consider when determining how and where to include leading content. Although often an afterthought, a site\’s sidebar can be a tremendous resource for featuring information you want read. It\’s important for you to utilize this prime real estate to the best of its ability. Below are 5 […]

What Google’s Mobile-geddon Means for Small Business

Business Planning, Evolve, Mobile Marketing, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Web Development

Big news shook up the online world last week when Google announced that it will now offer higher rankings to sites with a mobile-friendly design. While this change only affects those searches done on smartphones and tablets, the move has many small businesses reeling as they search for a solution. As one of the biggest […]

3 Ways to Convert a Customer\’s Complaint into a Branding Win

Brand Strategy, Business Planning, Evolve

Every business receives customer complaints from time to time. When bad reviews and upset clients disrupt your company\’s image it is important to look past the troubles to see the opportunities that these moments of adversity can present. You will then discover how easily this problem can be converted into a branding win. Convert any […]

3 Ways to Ruin a Great Marketing Strategy

Brand Strategy, Business Planning, Strategize

Are you ruining your company’s marketing strategy? A well-crafted approach to both long-term and short-term advertising efforts is important for small and large companies alike. In fact, marketing has become so vital it is often a key determining factor in the overall success of a business. How you handle this hefty responsibility can make or […]

3 Ways Bing is Becoming BIG

Approach, Business Planning, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Web Development

According to recent studies, Yahoo and Bing searchers now dominate 29% of the market share – a huge percentage compared to where its business was just a few years back. In fact, Bing is becoming a driving force in today’s online SEO world. While we must continue to cater to those that use the standard […]

5 Things Entrepreneurs and Marketers Have in Common

Brand Strategy, Business Planning, Marketing, Strategize

If you run a small marketing firm, you know how important it is to partner with the right person at each client’s company. That person can often determine how successful or unsuccessful your marketing endeavors can be. Even the best of plans can be foiled if you choose the wrong person as your touchstone and […]

Going Global: Marketing Strategies for Worldwide Domination

Brand Strategy, Business Planning, Evolve, Marketing

For some, staying local isn’t the best option if they want their business to expand and grow. Often even a nationwide campaign limits the possibilities that are out there. With the continuous growth of online access to populations all over the world the ability to take your marketing campaign global has become more achievable than […]

10 Ideas for Blog Post Brainstorming

Brand Strategy, Business Planning, Implement, Web Development

Is your blog stuck in a rut or are you on a constant quest to find new ideas to write about? Don’t worry; you are not the only one. Many bloggers hit a creativity dry spell when it comes to curating interesting content for their blog on a consistent basis. Tackle the problem head-on by […]

5 Smart Ways to Market Your New Business

Brand Strategy, Business Planning, Content Marketing, Evolve, Market Research, Marketing, Mobile Marketing, Web Development

Why do most new small businesses fail? It’s often not a matter of an inferior product or poor service. It is often because they neglect to recognize an important part of any business plan: acquiring new customers. And the best way to attract potential customers is through a well-crafted marketing campaign. While there are a […]

Could Your Small Business Benefit from Television Advertising?

Advertising, Brand Strategy, Business Planning, Creative Development, Evolve

Did you know that 99% of all US households report having a least one television within the home? While the internet is often the focus of many marketing campaigns, television advertising is still a force to be reckoned with. In fact, if used correctly, it can be a powerful strategy for driving sales and increasing […]

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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.

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