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How to Achieve E-book Success

Ever dreamed of becoming a published author? The rise in popularity of digital publishing is now making that dream a reality that you too can achieve. E-books are quickly becoming a common way for bloggers to reach their audience and spread their message in a whole new way. E-books can offer you a number of […]

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 […]

How to Make Your Marketing Strategy Customer-Focused

Market Research, Marketing, Strategize

What is one major mistake most companies make when planning their marketing strategy? They focus their efforts on their product and not the customer. History has proven time and time again that successful companies are ones that keep their attention fixated on what their customer’s needs, wants, and behaviors are. Unfortunately, recent trends have pulled […]

Native Advertising: A Smart Marketing Strategy or Waste of Time?

Market Research, Marketing, Strategize

Native advertising, the practice of infusing advertisements into online articles, is not without controversy. Rising in popularity by the likes of Buzzfeed, native advertising is one of the most talked about, and controversial, new terms to hit the marketing industry. While some proponents tout it as a brilliant way to reach the masses, critics see […]

3 Reasons People Love Pinterest (and what marketers can learn from them)

Social Media Marketing, Strategize

Pinterest continues to surpass expectations in the world of social media. In July 2015, it ranked #4 on eBizMBA Rank\’s Top 15 Most Popular Social Networking Sites. It estimated that the site has nearly 250 million unique visitors monthly – a far cry from its 5,000 users total in 2010. What makes Pinterest such a […]

Maximizing YouTube for Greater Website Traffic

Social Media Marketing, Strategize

Since 2005, YouTube has been the premier place for creating, posting, and watching original videos online. It has continued to be a mainstay in marketing campaigns looking to achieve greater viral attention for their brand. While social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter compete for our attention, we must not forget the power YouTube […]

How Long is a Customer Survey Valuable for?

Market Research, ROI, Sales Conversion, Strategize

When investing both time and money into researching your customer’s views and opinions it is important that the information you glean is valuable. But how long does that value last? Is there an expiration date on the usefulness of customer surveys? While it’s hard to tack down a concrete date on which you should throw […]

How to Interview Like a Champ

Brand Strategy, Content Marketing, Strategize, Web Development

The old-school interview post is a great way to include a fresh approach to quality content on your site. Often a forgotten tool, a well-crafted interview post helps generate more shareable, interesting writing especially for those in a creative slump. If it has been a long time since you conducted one, it may be the […]

4 Common Email Tips to Ignore

Email Marketing, Strategize

One of the oldest forms of online marketing is email. While some may see it as outdated and old school, emailing still has a place in the marketing world today. It can be helpful tool in building a brand and growing customer loyalty. To be effective, though, you must utilize the best practices for developing […]

Winning the Balancing Act between Quality Content & Consistent Posting

Content Marketing, Marketing, Strategize, Web Development

Which is more important: a great, expertly-written article or posting on your site regularly? The answer is both. Without interesting topics, visitors become bored and disengaged. Posting infrequently or sporadically makes them less likely to frequent your site on a regular basis. Having a consistent message with quality, well-written content can help further your brand […]

What People Say

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- Berk

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- Dennis

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- Bill

Before starting Business Image Magazine, I met with dozens of graphic designers/printers and worked with a couple before I met Karl Hofmeier of Grand Marketing Solutions. I heard Karl speak at a networking event and was impressed with his expertise. Since then, Grand Marketing Solutions has become my one stop shop for marketing advice, graphic design, printing, website design and maintenance. The service is second to none and I am happy to refer all my clients and prospects to him.

- 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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