“Sandy Burgess gave 100% to determine our business’ specific needs & to develop an outstanding plan for moving forward.”
Who we are
Burgess Strategic Marketing Services and its Burgess Editorial Services division combine the logic of well-planned strategy with the creativity of well-chosen words. We specialize in serving clients who want to succeed in business while contributing to the betterment of their communities. Our experience spans a broad range of businesses, nonprofits and educational institutions, with particular expertise in health care, social services and transportation.
What we can do for you
Founded in 1986, our woman-owned company can produce communications enabling you to:
- sell your products and services,
- inform your internal and external publics,
- persuade donors and volunteers to contribute to your causes,
- express yourself with clarity and conviction and
- inspire others to follow your leadership.
We specialize in...
Writing and editing
Advertising copywriting
Annual reports
Corporate histories
Executive speeches
Marketing communications (e.g., brochures, direct mail, collaterals)
Corporate communications (e.g., print and e-newsletters, magazines)
Website content
Blogs
Social media postings
News releases
Case studies
Fact sheets and product descriptions
Profiles of key personnel
Presentation scripts (e.g., slide shows)
Journal articles
White papers
Manuscript editing (e.g., developmental editing of nonfiction works)
Planning and strategy
Business plans
Marketing plans
Marketing research
Qualitative market research (e.g., one-on-one interviews with key decision-makers)
Online research of market trends and competitive positioning
Project management
Publicity campaigns
Publications management (concept, creative services, production, distribution)
Communications critiques
Editorial evaluation of publications and manuscripts
Between our internal resources and our associates, Burgess Strategic Marketing Services can tap into a deep lode of strategic vision and tactical expertise to meet your needs.
"Equipped with a vital perspective for business planning--the customer's point of view--I keep clients focused on what's important for success tomorrow, not just what's urgent today."
-Sandra J. Burgess, Owner
Latest news from our blog
Welcome, Sanjay Shyamsundar, summer intern
May 21, 2026 – Burgess Strategic Marketing Services in Troy warmly welcomed this week Sanjay Shyamsundar, an Economic Consulting sophomore at Indiana University, to a summer internship in consulting and strategy development.
Core Values
Dec. 22, 2025 — Two classes in “Entrepreneurship and Advanced Marketing” welcomed me as their guest speaker at a local high school this month. Among the topics we covered was the importance of including core values in a business plan.
Core values state the guiding principles that will govern how you strive to run your business. They say how you will conduct yourself in your business dealings, how you will treat your customers, your employees and other stakeholders.
Core values help you to make decisions by pointing you toward the course of action most consistent with your guiding principles.
The Buzz about Teamwork
Bees stung me twice during my childhood.
The first time, I was walking atop a hollow log containing a hidden beehive. Angered at my stomping on their roof, the bees fiercely retaliated. The second time, while sitting on the lawn in the backyard, I accidentally placed one hand directly on top of a bee. Miffed at my invasion of its personal space, that bee retaliated, too.
Stung by those two painful experiences, I hated bees for many years afterward. My attitude toward bees has mellowed, however, since I’ve learned that they pollinate flowers.
See what our clients say about us
“We have worked with Sandy for many years, and she is an exceptional editor. She ensures that the grammar, spelling and content meet our agency’s specifications.”
“Great value. Effective and creative. Easy to work with & understands objectives & always accomplishes goal(s).”
“You are more than great, and I will always recommend you to my friends and business associates.”
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