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The 4 C\’s of Online Advertising Your Small Business Needs to Know

Marketing

When a small business invests in their own online advertising program they want to feel confident in what they are investing in. Lack of knowledge on the common marketing terms can make choosing the right platforms difficult when you don’t feel confident in what you need. Learning the common online advertising terms can make selecting […]

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10 Small Ways You Can Boost Your Brand in 2017

Brand Strategy, Business Planning, Content Marketing, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Strategize, Web Development

The whole concept of marketing can be overwhelming. There seems to always be so much to do. Project planning, social media campaigns, SEO strategizing. The list of complicated tasks can go on and on. Fortunately, there are many small things you can do in the new year to boost your brand. While having a comprehensive […]

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The Ultimate Cheat Sheet for Your Facebook Business Page

Marketing

A good Facebook page is a must-have for today’s businesses. It’s a great way to reach your customers on a regular basis in an easy, low-cost way. It also offers a powerful platform for you to market your brand, products and services. But simply having a Facebook page is not enough. A big mistake many […]

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7 Marketing Strategies for Chicago Small Businesses

Marketing

Chicago is one of the most unique and fascinating cities in all of the United States. Few other places have the eclectic mix of big city style and homegrown Midwestern values than the great Windy City. Chicago truly is a one-of-kind place. For Chicago small businesses, the area offers many ways to market their brand […]

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Does My Small Business Need a Marketing Analysis?

Marketing

There are a lot of ways to approach how you plan the marketing strategy for your small business. In fact, not having a plan is one of the many options you can choose from. But most would agree that taking the time to devise some sort of marketing blueprint is always smarter than doing nothing […]

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How to Double Your Pinterest Followers

Marketing

Pinterest is one of the best places to reach a wide audience online. It’s a great platform for sharing your ideas, your products and your brand. Like most social media platforms, the larger your Pinterest following the bigger the reach. Having many Pinterest followers can help your brand in a number of ways: A strong […]

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How to Market Outside Your Niche

Marketing

Doing well in your own niche is great. In fact, it’s important for businesses to be successful in their own industry if they want to maintain healthy revenue. But how do you continue to grow once you have your niche covered? Sometimes taking your influence to the next level means also taking a step outside […]

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What Does Your 2017 Marketing Strategy Look Like?

Marketing, Strategize

It is never too early to start planning for marketing success in the coming year. In fact, failing to plan is a surefire way to kill your brand and your profits in 2017. Now is the time to begin taking a serious look at your upcoming goals and objectives. It is also the time to […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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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