In the current fast-paced business environment, many organizations are learning the value of utilizing firms that specialize in a specific area of expertise, thus freeing up valuable resources for other needs.

My name is Randy Ferguson, and I recently introduced Aspen Communications as a part-time venture designed to offer a wide range of communication and public relations consulting services at affordable rates.

I graduated from Penn State University with a bachelor's degree in Communications in 1994. Since then, I have advanced myself professionally in the field of communications and public relations. For the past eight years I have served as Director of Communications for an internationally recognized leader in the manufacture of high quality pliers and hand tools.

In my spare time, I have also enjoyed success as a freelance outdoor writer, with publication credits including Bowhunter, Pennsylvania Game News, Pennsylvania Magazine, Keystone Outdoors, Hunting & Fishing Digest, Afield Publications, Fish & Field Report, Erie Times-News and columns in the Meadville (Pa.) Tribune and Greenville (Pa.) Record-Argus newspapers.

My wife Monica and I are natives of Greenville, Pennsylvania, where we live with our three children, Laurel, Evan and Raina.

If you want to effectively reach potential customers, supporters, or the general public to promote your message, Aspen Communications will help you realize that goal by finding the best method for powerful advocacy.

I will help you develop a communication plan from the ground up - discussing the best strategies for the task at hand and implementing an effective program accordingly.

Perhaps your business already has a communication program (i.e. news releases, brochures, annual report, etc.) which is handled internally by clerical staff, or as an added responsibility of an employee whose expertise is in another area. Aspen Communications can assume the responsibility for such a program, freeing up valuable personnel for more appropriate tasks.

Companies often spend large sums of time and money assigning projects to employees who are not trained to handle them properly. Experts agree that effective communication skills are of the utmost importance when it comes to convincing your target audience to explore your products and/or services.

Aspen Communications provides valuable communication solutions, and offers them in a professional and cost-effective manner.

We will then discuss in detail your specific goals, deadlines and other requirements. I will describe my rates and provide a free written estimate, if appropriate. Upon approval, I will proceed immediately with the project, consulting with you on a regular basis.

You will find Aspen Communications' rates extremely competitive with consultants offering similar services. Depending on the nature of the project, you may be able to contract with Aspen Communications on an hourly or per-project basis.