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Uncovering Common Transcription Myths

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Transcription is a great job for people who are relatively fast at typing, allowing them to either transcribe old documents or recordings into digital formats.  Transcriptionists can be found in all sorts of industries (practically all of them), the major ones being business, law and healthcare. Additionally, most transcription work can be done right in your home on your own computer. However, there are some myths about transcription service that simply aren't true. MYTH: Manual transcription c...

What Makes a Good Transcriptionist GREAT

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If you’re going to be a transcriptionist, the difference between being a good transcriptionist and a great one could mean the difference between one that makes a good living and one that dramatically increases their earning potential. What makes a good transcriptionist, great? Let’s delve into it: Common Sense One of the most basic skills that anyone can have is one that makes a great transcriptionist. Often times you might not understand exactly what the dictation is supposed to say. You’ll need to...

What You Need to Start Your Own Transcription Business

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Starting a transcription business is actually an easy, readily available way to make money from home. When you go to start a transcription business, there are many things you must consider in order to be successful. The first and most important step is doing your research. Decide what kind of transcribing you want to do, be it general, medical, legal, etc. Seek out places that fit the description of what you choose to offer, and start putting out 'feelers' to see which companies need that kind of service....

Care For Your Kids While Working On Your Own Schedule

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For many mothers working from home is seen as the perfect solution because they do not need to send their children to a childcare center. Working for a transcription business from home allows them to spend more time with their children and to be more available around the house. Nevertheless, the decision to make money by offering transcription services from home does come with a few challenges. Many work from home moms will tell you that flexibility and organization are the main keys to victory. However, b...

Impact of the Growing Economy on the Transcription Industry

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The transcription industry will experience strong growth over the next few years, over 10 percent by 2018 by some predictions. As the economy grows, the transcription industry will mirror its recovery. The effect of business growth will obviously translate into the transcription trade. A stronger economy will bring with it an increase in conference calling, interviews, presentations and video conferencing, all of which will need to be transcribed. The housing industry has been one of the hardest hit by the ...

Go Green with a Home-Based Office

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Most people will admit that they will do whatever it takes to be able to put food on the table, but are finding it much harder to buy what they want in today's economy. Trying to find a job has been very difficult for many and people don't understand that their current jobs are not going anywhere. More than that, having to go to an office everyday is actually not the most sound financial decision, depending on your situation and available options. As crazy as it may sound, working outside of your home is actua...

How College Language Majors Can Easily Earn a Paycheck

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Are you a student who needs financial aid in order to finish your schooling? It is very difficult to earn money these days, but if you have skills that can be used to do different types of work, you can easily earn money even while you’re still studying. One of the popular services required today is translation. If you’re Hispanic, you might be interested in offering Spanish to English translation services. There are online firms and companies that are continuously hiring translators of various languages...

Transcription: A Way of Communicating in Global Business

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For ages the world has had barriers that were distinguished by different cultures and languages. Now, in the 21st century, people have the true and powerful advantage of Spanish to English translation services. Translation has always been a difficult career, but now with the advancements in language services and technology, having the Spanish language translated to English or English to Spanish is easier and more accessible than ever before! Translations can be useful in any number of situations - especial...

Quality & Accuracy in Transcription Services

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Hiring a transcription company with transcriptionists that produce high quality, accurate end products is vital to a lot of business industries. The transcription industry has seen a recent boom, with transcriptions covering many different subjects, including medical, music, legal, sermons, technical, interviews, market research, focus group, discussion groups and research interviews. Speakers with video or audio tapes have the need for accurate transcription services, which are usually used for future referen...

Transcription Outsourcing is on the Rise

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The job of a transcriptionist is to essentially take an audio file and turns it into text. When business owners have staff meetings or conferences, many of these people record their conversations for later use or to revise on what was covered in the meeting. Doctors and lawyers do this every time they meet with a client. Audio is a simple and quick way to record information, although it's a lot easier to look through a text file to find the conversion you are looking for than it is to listen to a 30-minute ...