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For Me, Transcription is Freedom.
I began my career as a transcriptionist when I was looking for a way to slightly increase my cash flow, and I never expected that it would actually turn into my primary career. I was already a very...
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Transcription: My Best Medicine
I’ve been typing for as long as I remember, and been loving it just as long, so when my mom found an article in a November newspaper advertising transcription online, I jumped at the opportunity!...
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My Story As A Transcriptionist
Hi, everyone. My name is Kris and I’m a transcriptionist with GMR. I have been transcribing as an independent contractor for almost six years now. I am mom to a special needs child (well, young man...
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My Story
From the first moment I laid my hands on that old Royal typewriter my dad bought at auction for $5, I knew I loved to type. In high school, instead of just reading books, I would type them; this helped...
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Work At Home Transcription Offers a Very Rewarding Salary
As one of the fastest growing and promising jobs in the United States, transcription has much to offer. Ideal for those who want to pursue a work at home career (including stay at home moms) and for...
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Transcriptionists Are Not Decoders
For all the technical toys available to assist transcribers in an accurate transcription, there is one tool that many transcribers take for granted… the human brain. In terms of voice recognition...
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Transcription Guidelines for Abbreviations
Abbreviations are not the transcribers’ friend, so avoid them. Unless and only when the abbreviation is part of a title, transcribe the words as spoken. For instance, Dr. Fleming, John Trindle, Jr., or...
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6 Tips on Writing Meticulous Legal Briefs and Winning Your Argument
Transcriptionists know what clients expect – deadlines met, affordable rates, confidentiality, and guaranteed accuracy. That may be a lot to ask, but professional transcriptionists handle enough...
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5 Incorrect Grammar Rules Your English Teacher Told You to Follow
Old habits can be hard to break, but when it comes to grammar rules we need to stop the cycle somewhere. Grammar teachers, infamous for their stodgy rules, perpetuate a number of grammar myths. Some of...
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Proofreading: It’s More Challenging Than You Might Think!
After a transcription project comes the proofreading. This is an essential part of the whole audio-to-text process, because it ensures the file is free from spelling mistakes, grammatical errors and...
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Starting a Transcription Company the Right Way
In today’s economy, launching your own transcription company can be a savvy move. You can make your own hours and negotiate rates with clients directly. In addition, you won’t have a boss leering over...
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My Tips to Be Successful When Working from Home
Nowadays, a large number of people are discovering the joys of working from home as a transcriptionist. I used to work as a transcriptionist from home and, over the years, I have learned a lot about...
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Spanish vs Portuguese: A Linguistic Comparison
Two of the most widely spoken languages in the world are Spanish and Portuguese. Although closely related, there are numerous important differences that one should be aware of. Aside from the obvious...
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5 Self-Help Tips for Home Based Entrepreneurs
The decision to work from home has many benefits, but with it comes responsibility. There are ways, though, to ensure that working at home will be successful. Here are 5 self-help tips that will help...
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5 Tips to Set Up Your Home Office for Transcription
Having a work at home career as a transcriptionist has its benefits and advantages, but in order to really be successful, the work at home job requires organization, reliability, discipline and a well...
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Business Transcription Services: Selecting One for Your Needs
Transcription services are available in various formats and they can be customized to meet your needs.A transcriptionist is a trained recorder of the spoken word.The main goal of a professional in this...
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New Research: Cozy Offices Mean Less Typos, More Accuracy
Looking to improve the overall typing accuracy at your office? While providing classes or hiring people with high WPM rates can help, sometimes the easiest solution is the one that not many think...
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Terminology Management: The Significance Behind it
The words and phrases your company uses will represent the authenticity of the organization and could help with brand recognition. Not only does terminology management help with creating an image for...
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Creating My Future By Timothy Green
Our scholarship program was designed to award full-time enrolled university students with an opportunity to become a transcriptionist and earn a $500 award. We partnered with The Transcription...
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2014 World Cup: Global Participation Makes Language Translation Imperative
Global events such as the 2014 World Cup are important opportunities for businesses that run translation services due to the wide variety of languages involved. Any event that brings together various...
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