834 Designs and Marketing

Social Media – the good, the bad, the ugly

kimb — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:32:24 +0000

It has been a very interesting few weeks for me in regards to social media. It has reiterated to me the power that comes with using social media, and the choice that you, the media or a company has in…

The Griffins & The RED Project

kimb — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 13:58:08 +0000

Time again for another edition of Your Biz, Your Town..it sounds so official when I build it up like that. In all seriousness, this segment has me very excited due to the mission of the two organizations we are chatting…

A Grand Event

kimb — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 20:47:18 +0000

In the new year we had the privilege of being able to work with another woman-owned business, Grand Events LLC. Grand Events owner, Cecily Near puts on several events a year with the most recent being the Grand Rapids Antiques…

Reflect, Resolve and Ramp it up!

kimb — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 19:44:58 +0000

I am not the type to continually wish people Happy New Year or make resolutions, however as a small business owner the new year is a time to reflect, resolve and ramp up your strategy.

At 834 we use the…

A letter to small businesses

kimb — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:44:08 +0000

Dear Small Business Owner:

There are companies thriving in this economy, including many small businesses. In a highly competitive market, effective marketing can make a huge difference in the bottom line and contribute to a strong bottom line. There are…

JetCo Solutions and IdeaMensch

kimb — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 01:53:54 +0000

JetCo Solutions is a phenomenal company that we at 834 have the privilege to work with. As PR professionals we often peruse HARO for opportunities for our clients. With Veteran’s Day coming up, a query through IdeaMensch came up. IdeaMensch…

Becoming Elite

kimb — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 16:30:19 +0000

West Michigan based Elite Masonry needed to expand their presence through the launch of a new website and social media initiatives. 834 worked with Elite Masonry on setting up hosting, platform, development and design of the website as well as…

Going to the dogs

kimb — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 20:16:27 +0000

A logo was needed for a small business focused on providing your dog with only the best in bones. 834 designer, Chris Koens, developed a versatile logo that reflected the company’s personality.

A website for a consultant

kimb — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 17:15:07 +0000

It was important for Thomas A. Jones to increase visibility for his target audience, non-profits, by launching a new website that was visually appealing and highlighted his expanded consulting services.

We created a website on the WordPress platform that was…

The Vignette Group

kimb — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 16:59:03 +0000

The team at 834, worked on a logo, website and set-up of social media networks for a newly formed marketing organization called the Vignette Group.

The Vignette Group is where experienced marketing executives gather for a positive, high level idea…