Essential Values
In my view, the first essential quality in a provider of professional services is that he or she has to be easy to work with. It's the basics of constructive human interaction that make a successful relationship possible.
Honesty, integrity, directness, good communication skills, punctuality, reliability, a positive, problem-solving attitude, flexibility and, yes, a sense of humor—all these make a project go smoothly, and the lack of these creates problems.
I can work as your personal editorial advisor or as a corporate communications consultant. I have functioned as a de facto member of my clients' marketing deparments or publications teams. I can work face to face, over the phone or on a completely virtual basis. If you are far away and need me there, I will travel, if you cover the costs.