FAQs

I sure do! The initial consultation is always free, because every job I take on is important—to my clients and to me—so I want to be sure it’s the right fit for both of us.

I have two basic pricing structures: project-based and hourly. Some services work best as a project, so we decide on a fee up front, and that’s what you pay (usually in two installments). Other services are better priced by the hour, and you pay for the specific time I am working for you. But no matter what, the structure is always decided in consultation with each client, because every plan is tailor-made for their timeline and budget.

The headquarters of Helium Communications (AKA: my home office) are located in Regina, Saskatchewan, on Treaty 4 territory in what is currently known as Canada.

I like to work with cool people who are doing cool things, and I especially love working with those who are trying to make the world a better place. Thankfully, those kinds of people are working in businesses and organizations of all sizes and types all over the world!

Short answer: I help you look better. The long answer goes way beyond what I can fit here, so get all the details in this article from my blog.

The way I teach media training, it’s all about helping you answer questions better. Media training with Helium Communications will help you feel comfortable doing media interviews and appearances AND it can help you better communicate with people in every area of your life: with customers and co-workers, and with friends and family!

No matter what your job title is, good communication can help you reach your goals and do your job better. Whether you’re talking to the media, members, stakeholders, the government, your employees, or your boss, the same ideas apply—and I can help you learn and/or apply them.

Having a good communicator in your corner is helpful for entrepreneurs, corporations, non-profits, and businesses of any size. We’re versatile that way.

Once upon a time, people built relationships and shared information, and they called it public relations. But then some shady PR people acted like jerks and turned “public relations” into a dirty word. So, PR rebranded, and communications consultants were born—but not literally…at least as far as I know.

Every plan is tailor-made for you, considering your needs, budget, and timeline. I don’t have standard pricing or packages on my website because the answer is always: It depends!

I’ve worked with nearly every kind of writer, so whether you need someone to make sense of your mess or simply do a final polish, I can help.