Reel Stories · Small business video · Updated October 2026

Why Your Small Business Needs Strong Video in 2026

Fewer people read websites start to finish. More of them watch a minute of video, or ask an AI tool who to hire. A short, honest video of the people behind your business does more in that minute than a page of copy.

One-and-done video versus ongoing video content for small businesses

Trends fade. Purpose stays. Honest storytelling is what builds trust.

What Strong Video Does For You

Trust before the first call. People see your face, hear your voice and understand how you work.
A clear offer. One focused video says what you do, who it's for and why it matters.
Better visibility. Video with proper schema can show in Google results, and gives AI tools something solid to cite.
Reuse everywhere. One shoot becomes your homepage video, social cutdowns and sales follow-ups.

Best Video Types For Alberta Businesses

Company profile. Your homepage story: who you are and why you do it.
Customer testimonials. Real clients saying it in their own words. See testimonial video vs written reviews.
Recruitment video. Shows the workplace to people worth hiring. See recruitment video vs job posting.
Service explainer. Clears up what you do before the sales call.
Social cutdowns. Short vertical clips pulled from the main video.

What It Costs

Published prices, in CAD plus GST. No surprise line items.

Starter Business Video

$2,500

One finished 60 to 90 second video, up to 4 hours of filming at one location.

Company Profile + Customer Stories

$4,995

A 2 to 3 minute profile plus two standalone customer testimonials, up to 8 hours of filming.

Recruitment Video

$3,500 / $4,500

Half day or full day of filming, built to attract the right candidates.

Social Cutdowns

From $250

$250 for one, $600 for three, $900 for five, cut from your finished video.

Full details are on the video production pricing page, or read the 2026 guide to corporate video cost in Alberta.

Keep It Lean, Keep It Real

You don't need a big crew or a script. Bring three things you want people to know, a space that represents you, and your honest voice. I handle the planning, filming, sound and edit myself.

No handoffs, no bloated crews. I'm the one person accountable for your story from the first call to the final edit. Here's how that compares to hiring an agency, and when phone video in-house is enough.

Proof From Real Clients

Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada has trusted me three years in a row for sales recognition videos filmed in Edmonton for its national awards ceremony. Read the case study.

I've been making videos professionally since 2001, with ⭐ 5.0 on Google and an A+ rating with the BBB. See more on the featured projects page.

Small Business Video FAQ

How much does a small business video cost in Alberta?

My Starter Business Video is $2,500 CAD plus GST for one finished 60 to 90 second video. The Company Profile + Customer Stories package is $4,995. Most finished projects land between $2,500 and $5,000.

How fast can we go from idea to launch?

Most projects go from planning to final delivery in one to three weeks, depending on scope and review time. I take on only one or two new projects a month, so if you have a fixed deadline, book ahead.

Do you film outside Edmonton?

Yes. I'm based in Drayton Valley and film across Edmonton, Central Alberta and Alberta-wide. I also travel Canada-wide; travel outside the included area is quoted before booking.

Do you provide versions for social media?

Yes. Social cutdowns from your finished video are $250 for one, $600 for three or $900 for five, sized for Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.

Do I need a big crew?

No. I'm an owner-operator: I plan, film, record sound and edit myself, including two-camera interviews. You deal with one person accountable for your story from the first call to the final edit.

Ready To Tell Your Story?

I take on only one or two new projects a month, so if you have a launch or deadline coming, reach out early.

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