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  • Hamilton Tax & Accounting

    Your Best Move Against the IRS

    Hamilton Tax & Accounting offers specialized tax and accounting services tailored for real estate investors, small businesses, and cryptocurrency holders. Founded by Enrolled Agent Steven C. Hamilton II, the firm combines technical expertise with firsthand industry experience to deliver proactive tax...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    • Business Consulting
    Location
    Grayslake, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr

    Hamilton Tax & Accounting Services

    • Accounting
    • Business Consulting
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    • Mariah Ehlert Photography
    • Shear Wisdom Salon
    • Matt Homan Audio Engineering
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  • NOVUS

    Architecting growth with purpose.

    NOVUS is an independent media agency that architects growth with purpose where every media decision is intentional, measurable, and built for impact...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Media Buying
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Video Marketing
    • Advertising
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $185/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up

    NOVUS Services

    • Digital Marketing
    • Media Buying
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Video Marketing
    • Advertising
    • Digital Strategy
    • SEO
    • Big Data Analytics
    • Business Consulting
    • CRO
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    • Valvoline Instant Oil Change
    • Fidium Fiber
    • Kevin's Natural Foods
    • DePaul University
    • Mayo Clinic
    • Walgreen's
    • Fever-Tree
    • ALDI
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  • Surge Creates

    Creating Moments That Matter

    Need a product design or an amazing package? Our clients have tremendous trust in us, because they can count on us to deliver high-quality custom designs that create positive human experiences. We act as an extension of your team and efficiently deliver exactly what you and your customers want...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    • Product Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Logo Design
    • Print Design
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed

    Surge Creates Services

    • Package Design
    • Product Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Logo Design
    • Print Design
    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Business Consulting
    • VR/AR
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    • Burger King
    • Tim Hortons
    • KISS
    • Apple
    • Kellanova & WK Kellogg Co
    • P&G
    • Kraft Foods
    • RAW
    • Tiger Ping Pong
    • Sony
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    Surge Creates Reviews & Testimonials

    • Frank Loconsole Founder at Anonymous
      5.0★

      Branding Review from Frank Loconsole

      Awesome company! great people, great creative innovations!...

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    4.3 4.3 (1)

  • Franchise Marketing Systems

    FMS Franchise is the only full service franchise consulting agency that offers marketing and sales support to its clients...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Web Design
    • Business Consulting
    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
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    Location
    Naperville, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000

    Franchise Marketing Systems Services

    • Video Production
    • Web Design
    • Business Consulting
    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
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    • Anytime Fitness
    • Matco Tools
    • Blimpie
    • Visting Angels
    • Cricket Wireless
    • Rosati's
    • Creamistry
    • Restoration 1
    • Jantize America
    • Two Men and a Truck
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    Franchise Marketing Systems Reviews & Testimonials

    • Aquila Mendez-Valdez
      Aquila Mendez-Valdez Review from Google
      5.0★

      Aquila Mendez-Valdez's Review Sourced from Google

      FMS was extremely helpful with the process of franchising my business. Even though my industry is not a typical one for franchising, they believed in my vision 100% and have walked me every step of the way since then to help whenever I've needed them. Our vision for franchising isn't rapid scaling or bulk franchisee signings, but they've been happy to go at my pace and I would highly recommend their services!

    • Kevin McKerley
      Kevin McKerley Review from Google
      5.0★

      Kevin McKerley's Review Sourced from Google

      FMS is extremely knowledgeable about franchising and their team has very talented coaches setting companies up for success and growth. If you want to scale your company, FMS will most definitely help you. We first worked with Chris and FMS back in 2019 and felt like family then and we still feel like family today

    • Turquoise Wine Bar
      Turquoise Wine Bar Review from Google
      5.0★

      Turquoise Wine Bar's Review Sourced from Google

      Chris Conner and the FMS team have been an amazing business partner for Turquoise Wine Bar! From the initial contact and creation of our franchise company to selling our first franchise they have been a solid business partner and they truly are there for you every step of the way! We couldn't be happier with our decision to use FMS as our growth partner!

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    4.9 4.9 (68)

  • Fred Lundin CPA LLC

    Small Business Accounting, Technology, & Growth Consulting.

    Fred Lundin CPA LLC is a Chicago-based CPA accounting and technology consulting firm specializing in serving e-commerce, solopreneurs, and small business owners. With a dedicated focus on these sectors, we provide tailored financial and technological solutions to help our clients thrive in their respective...

    Top Services:

    • Business Consulting
    • Market Research
    • Accounting
    • BPO
    • CRM Consulting
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed

    Fred Lundin CPA LLC Services

    • Business Consulting
    • Market Research
    • Accounting
    • BPO
    • CRM Consulting
    • ERP Consulting
    • Cybersecurity
    • IT Services
    • IT Compliance Solution
    • Cloud Consulting
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    • Retail Industry
    • Financial Industry
    • eCommerce Industry
    • Legal Industry
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