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3 Reasons Why a Pretty Website is Not Always Enough to Increase Revenue

There is no denying that an aesthetically pleasing website is an important part of your company’s online brand and reputation. After all, an “ugly” website certainly won’t attract many buyers, and when it does, they are likely to leave for a more attractive site. Sinking all your time and effort into making your website pretty […]

5 Examples of B2B Businesses Doing it Right on Instagram

Content Marketing, Creative Development, Web Development

B2B marketers are a growing group, and they’re finding all kinds of new and modern ways to really up their marketing game. Below, you’ll find some exciting examples of B2B-ers leveraging Instagram – a platform designed for social engagement with photos and short video clips – in ways that are really making them shine. […]

4 Must-Have Elements for a Fantastic Business Card

Brand Strategy, Creative Development, Implement, Marketing

Never underestimate the power of a great business card. They are the perfect little reminder to leave with your customer. Long since they’ve met you, they’ll be pulling out the card and recalling who you are. Business cards are still an important marketing tool for any size business. While the information on them may be […]

3 Ways to Win Over Customers on Small Business Saturday

Advertising, Approach, Business Planning, Creative Development, Evolve, Marketing, Mobile Marketing

What Black Friday is to big-box retailers, Small Business Saturday is to the local shops on Main Street. In fact, many small companies will see one of their busiest shopping days this November 26th. This new concept has gained quick popularity over the last couple years. So how do you capitalize on the push towards […]

3 Ways to Effectively Use Facebook Live

Advertising, Approach, Brand Strategy, Business Planning, Content Marketing, Creative Development, Evolve, Market Research, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Strategize

Want a better way to connect with your followers on Facebook? Facebook Live is a new platform feature that allows users to stream live video to others. It has quickly become a popular way to engage with friends and followers online. And many brands are now jumping on the Facebook Live bandwagon, too. Like most […]

How to Win with Your New Logo Design

Brand Strategy, Creative Development, Marketing

At some point, every business needs to design a logo. In fact, many businesses will change their logo multiple times over the years. A logo is more than just a fancy picture that you can put on business cards. It is an influential symbol that can strengthen your brand helping it build upon its legacy. […]

How to Define Your Marketing Objectives

Approach, Brand Strategy, Business Planning, Creative Development, Evolve, Implement, Marketing, Mobile Marketing, Strategize

Benjamin Franklin is famously quoted as saying If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail. His telling words offer great insight to those looking to grow their business using marketing objectives. He reminds us that the path to success is one that is clearly defined before the work begins. The task of outlining […]

4 Habits to Keep Your Website Current

Approach, Creative Development, Evolve, Marketing, Web Development

Your website is one of the most important tools in your marketing toolbox. It’s what gets your brand in front of others and how you promote yourself online. But like most things in this fast-paced world, websites can also quickly become dated and worn. When this happens they lose their effectiveness at boosting your brand. […]

Why Your Logo Isn’t Working And How to Fix It

Approach, Brand Strategy, Creative Development

The logo is often your first impression to the world. It is what sets the tone for what your company, product, and brand are all about. It lets others know what you stand for and what they can expect from you. Unfortunately, many business owners don’t commit the time or resources necessary to create a […]

The One Habit You Need to Grow Your Brand

Brand Strategy, Business Planning, Creative Development

Whether you are a new start-up or have been around for decades, you probably have one of the same marketing objectives as most businesses – growing the brand. Building your brand is the only way to take limited popularity and convert it into long-term success. It’s what turns a passing fad into a legitimate product or […]

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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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