As I mentioned before, my first ever guest post is now live on Bridie's blog.
It should be of interest to people who outsource transcription or generally to podcast bloggers.
Its about how to record audio dictations (click here to read the article & comment).
So, please click the above link and share your thoughts!
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Monday, 27 December 2010
Saturday, 25 December 2010
Merry Christmas! (and Thank You!)
I'd also like to take this opportunity to thank you for reading and visiting this blog. It means a lot to me.
Thank you.
I also wanted to share with you some amazing things that's happened, directly or indirectly, because of this blog.
It has only been a little over 2 months since I started writing here (I started this blog in October 2010, to be precise). In this short span of time I was able to publish 50 articles on this blog so far. That in itself is a huge achievement for me.
A few weeks after writing here, a general transcription company contacted me out of the blue and called me into their office. We had a chat and it transpired that they really liked the blog. There was even a discussion of me helping them with their marketing/lead generation efforts. (I"ll keep you informed if anything developed out of that chat.)
One of my secret hopes when starting this blog was connecting with people with similar interests and passions. I am very grateful for having found new friends soon after writing this blog.
Bridie Jenner (@Bridies_Typing) of Bridie's Typing Services and Patty Juan, owner and founder of eXPERT Business Support Service are such friends.
In fact, this coming Monday, 27 December 2010, my first ever guest post (more accurately a series of posts) will be published by Bridie on her blog.
With all these happening in such a short period of time, I have a feeling 2011 will be much more fun and I really, really look forward to it.
Thanks, once again, for all your support and encouragement. This blog will be a success because of YOU!
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Thursday, 23 December 2010
How to Market your Services During Holiday Seasons
Do you market your services or products during holiday season? How do you market your services during holiday seasons?
It's that time of the year again when you start receiving sales promotions and discount offers in your email.
For example, today I received an email from my hosting company, WPWebHost (I have a couple of WordPress self-hosted websites) saying they are hosting a Mega Sale.
WPWebHost is giving upto 90% discount to bloggers who sign up for their Freedom and Buddy WordPress Hosting Plans.
Simply, go to their site and sign up using the promotional code, MEGASALE.
You can save up to $144 for a 1 year WordPress hosting plan.
Both Freedom Plan (50GB space | 500GB bandwidth) and Buddy Plan (100GB space | 100GB space | 1TB bandwidth) are tailor made to get the best compatibility and maximum performance for WordPress-powered sites.
The offer includes free domain name for life and 100 days money back guarantee.
If you are thinking about starting a website or blog or an online business you should sign up now and not miss the proverbial boat.
As a business, WPWebHost, is taking advantage of the holiday shopping season to promote their hosting services.
As their long-time satisfied customer I am very happy to recommend their services. Their customer care department is especially very helpful when I started hosting my sites with them.
Back in the middle of 2008 I was new to WordPress and hosting so I needed a helping hand all along the way and WPWebHost never failed me to this day.
Takeaway points:
- Promote your transcription services during holiday seasons by giving discounts to new customers
- Leverage your customer base to promote your services by giving them incentives to do so - a referral system could do the trick.
- Build up your social proof by being helpful and responsive to your customers needs and concerns
- Build an email list
- Start blogging now - sign up for the discounted hosting services and save money.
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Tuesday, 21 December 2010
How to Outsource Transcriptions Effectively and Efficiently (To-Do List BEFORE Outsourcing)
Effective and efficient outsourcing partnership begins with the customer doing some vital work on his part.
An outsourcing customer should know how he is going to save money by outsourcing transcription work. He has to know how much costs can be saved and how much his budget is for outsourcing transcription.
According to his budget, he will be able to find and choose the right transcription company for his firm.
Choosing the right transcription company also depends much on how they want to integrate the transcription workflow into their system. It may be wise to visit your transcription services provider to get to know them personally and face to face.
Before you start outsourcing, provide your chosen transcription company with the necessary instructions and guides you want them to follow. This is also the time to fix the price and delivery systems and methods of sending and receiving files. It also important to provide contact persons for emergency and exigencies.
To-do list before you begin outsourcing transcription:
Effective and efficient utilization of outsourcing resources will enhance your productivity and equal effective delegation of tasks. It will allow you to focus on your core strengths and the vitals. It will also allow you to live a more balanced lifestyle. Research show that CEOs who spend more time with their families, regardless of corporate success, are more happy and fulfilled.
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An outsourcing customer should know how he is going to save money by outsourcing transcription work. He has to know how much costs can be saved and how much his budget is for outsourcing transcription.
According to his budget, he will be able to find and choose the right transcription company for his firm.
Choosing the right transcription company also depends much on how they want to integrate the transcription workflow into their system. It may be wise to visit your transcription services provider to get to know them personally and face to face.
Before you start outsourcing, provide your chosen transcription company with the necessary instructions and guides you want them to follow. This is also the time to fix the price and delivery systems and methods of sending and receiving files. It also important to provide contact persons for emergency and exigencies.
To-do list before you begin outsourcing transcription:
- Send templates of various documents they may have to type – letters, reports, standard statements, memos, witness statements, etc
- Provide style guides – fonts, font size, how to name files, how to fill in reference numbers, using American or British spellings, American or British styles of writing names, etc
- Provide contact email ids, address details, titles and designations they may have to include in their transcripts List of abbreviations and names of individuals, companies and businesses.
- Provide your expected turn around time (TAT). If there are documents you need urgently make sure your chosen transcription company has the resources and means to deal with such assignments. Of course, such assignments will cost you more.
- Communicate clearly and explicitly the acceptable level of quality, if possible in writing. Decide and communicate what to do if such acceptable level of quality is breached.
- Communicate clearly and explicitly your need for confidentiality (especially for legal transcription) and data security.
- Providing some or all the above will spare you a lot of hassle or editing when you start outsourcing transcription, apart from time and money. You will be able to integrate transcription process to your workflow more efficiently.
- Never hesitate to voice your concerns with your transcription provider anytime during outsourcing. Also, acknowledge their efforts.
Effective and efficient utilization of outsourcing resources will enhance your productivity and equal effective delegation of tasks. It will allow you to focus on your core strengths and the vitals. It will also allow you to live a more balanced lifestyle. Research show that CEOs who spend more time with their families, regardless of corporate success, are more happy and fulfilled.
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Monday, 20 December 2010
Sermon Transcription: Spreading the Word
Sermon transcription is another transcription niche which entails transcribing sermons, speeches, talks, Bible studies etc.
Pastors and frequent preachers and speakers can get their video or audio recordings transcribed into text so they can used it again as articles, blog posts, newsletter editorial, or simply for safe-keep.
Transcription Helps Spreading the Word (of God)
Lets say, you gave a sermon this morning in a relatively small town, to a small group of people. In 30 minutes you changed a dozen thoughts, transformed a couple of hearts and even saved a few lives.
It was an excellent sermon - a sermon you are proud of and you took more than 5 hours working on it. All folks loved it and congratulated you after the service.
After that ...what?
That's it!??
Oh no! It can't be.
There must be a better way to utilize the sermon to reach out to thousands everyday, change lives and save more souls.
Yes there is, and its called sermon transcription.
A sermon need not be and should not be limited to the church-goers that day in that small town. It could be used to reach out to many thousands. Everyday. In many ways.
If that 30-minute sermon was recorded and transcribed, it can be:
As you can see, a sermon transcript can be used in many ways. It doesn't have to limit its work to only the day it was preached . It can be used as a mission tool to reach thousands of unsaved souls who are online, looking for that 'something' that's missing in their lives. Google doesn't have the answers but if Google can usher that lost soul to your sermon transcript. The Angels in Heaven will rejoice. And Jesus smiles.
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Pastors and frequent preachers and speakers can get their video or audio recordings transcribed into text so they can used it again as articles, blog posts, newsletter editorial, or simply for safe-keep.
Transcription Helps Spreading the Word (of God)
Lets say, you gave a sermon this morning in a relatively small town, to a small group of people. In 30 minutes you changed a dozen thoughts, transformed a couple of hearts and even saved a few lives.
It was an excellent sermon - a sermon you are proud of and you took more than 5 hours working on it. All folks loved it and congratulated you after the service.
After that ...what?
That's it!??
Oh no! It can't be.
There must be a better way to utilize the sermon to reach out to thousands everyday, change lives and save more souls.
Yes there is, and its called sermon transcription.
A sermon need not be and should not be limited to the church-goers that day in that small town. It could be used to reach out to many thousands. Everyday. In many ways.
If that 30-minute sermon was recorded and transcribed, it can be:
- Used as a blog post - thereby its value only increasing everyday. It will have the potential to reach thousands of people - everyday. And you don't have to expend any effort anymore.
- Your sermon transcript will work 24/7 for as long as the blog is online to save lives.
- People will be able to share your sermon (now blog post) easily.
- The sermon transcript can also be posted along with the sermon recording online for ease of reference.
- Some people prefer reading to listening or watching.
- A sermon transcript will improve the SEO of a blog or website.
- You will readily have material for a (physical) book or turn it into a small ebook for download.
- You are spreading the Word of God in the internet, changing lives and saving souls.
As you can see, a sermon transcript can be used in many ways. It doesn't have to limit its work to only the day it was preached . It can be used as a mission tool to reach thousands of unsaved souls who are online, looking for that 'something' that's missing in their lives. Google doesn't have the answers but if Google can usher that lost soul to your sermon transcript. The Angels in Heaven will rejoice. And Jesus smiles.
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Sunday, 12 December 2010
Go Niche: 2 New Transcription Niches to Explore and Explode your Business
Ask a common man if he's heard of transcription, he's likely to reply with a question "You mean medical transcription?".
Although very similar to podcast transcription media transcription is also a new transcription niche. This niche is like an unexplored goldmine. Huge media houses will be the clientele here and the rates will be the best in the business.
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Medical transcription is as old as transcription itself and most of the Indian transcription companies offer medical transcription services.
Therefore, the new start-ups and small transcription businesses (STBs) should consider other (new) niches to explore and expand their business.
With so many transcription companies in the medical transcription business its frankly difficult to differentiate - which is very important in business.
To differentiate you either have to price your services very cheaply or hire cheaply. Both are not the best options for any business.
The best way forward would be to specialize in a new market or niche. Even with only 4-5 employees excelling in this new niche your transcription company could carve a niche of its own and stand its ground.
You will be able to price competitively and therefore hire generously. In turn attract better talents and personnel. And, thats always good and sound for business.
Lets look at some (relatively) new transcription niche you could explore (and laugh all the way to bank!)
Podcast Transcription
Podcast transcription is a relatively new transcription niche. It may include transcription of audio podcasts and videos that are (or have been) published online on websites and blogs.
Although the BBC, for example, has been providing transcripts of its TV and video contents online for years other content producers like webmasters, bloggers, affiliate marketers, the make money online brigade etc are still catching up.
Media Transcription
Media Transcription
Media transcription involves converting documentaries, films, podcasts, television shows, reality shows, news, talk shows, radio broadcasts, interviews, video taped events, raw footage etc into text.
Although very similar to podcast transcription media transcription is also a new transcription niche. This niche is like an unexplored goldmine. Huge media houses will be the clientele here and the rates will be the best in the business.
Do you know of any transcription business catering to these two niche transcriptions in your city? If not, why not you?
I believe these two niches are relatively easier for transcribers too as audios or videos are professional recorded in studios for public consumption they should definitely be easier on the ears. As long as you read news and watch news channels their context will be easy to grasp too.
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9 Factors Affecting Transcription Rates (OR, How to SAVE MORE Money outsourcing transcription)
One big reason why law firms, individuals and businesses outsource transcription is to save costs. Outsourcing transcription saves not only money but time and resources for businesses. Below are tips on saving more money with effective outsourcing techniques.
1. Audio Length
Transcription rates are based on Audio Minutes. 1 Audio Minute = 60 seconds of audio/video recording.
This means that no matter how long it takes to transcribe a recording, you would still pay by length of the recording and not the actual hours worked.
Quick tip: Before recording dictations, make notes of the important points, be concise and to the point.
Quick tip: Before recording dictations, make notes of the important points, be concise and to the point.
2. Audio Quality
Professionally recorded high quality audio is the easiest to transcribe and therefore costs the least.
Audio with background noise or recording issues is difficult to understand and may require several rounds of proofreading to ensure accuracy; such audio therefore costs more.
Quick Tip: For those who record regularly, it may be a good idea to invest in a DVR or some other form of recording equipment. This will help generate high quality audio that will bring down transcription costs.
3. Accents
Recordings involving heavy accents generally require a native speaker of the accent (or a very experienced transcriptionist) to transcribe them accurately. For this reason, accented audio can costs considerably more depending on the accents involved.
The Australian, Irish and Scottish accents are considered to be some of the most difficult ones to transcribe and cost the most. More neutralized accents such as the US accent are easier to understand and cost lesser.
Quick Tip: Get someone with a more neutralized accent to dictate your recordings.
4. Subject of the Recording
A recording on a technical subject like finance, real estate or healthcare would likely have terms and phrases that are not commonly known. These terms need to be researched to ensure correct spelling and context. For this reason, recordings on technical subjects take longer to transcribe and cost more.
Quick Tip: To improve the accuracy of transcripts on technical subjects, it is advisable to provide a list of commonly used terms to the transcription company. This will reduce transcription time and improve accuracy.
5. Number of Speakers
A single speaker talking at a steady rate of speech is easy to understand and transcribe. However, if a recording involves multiple speakers talking simultaneously (at a dinner meeting for example), it becomes difficult to catch all that is being said. Identifying each speaker by name also becomes a challenge in such cases. Multi-speaker audio therefore costs more to get transcribed and yet does not always meet accuracy requirements.
Quick Tip: When planning to record a multi-speaker audio, spend some time choosing a good microphone and DVR. Also instruct the participants to speak one at a time and mention their names before speaking.
6. Proofreading
Transcription is a 3-step process:
- Preparing a draft
- Proofreading
- Editing & formatting
The draft is an 85-90% accurate transcript prepared during the first round of listening to the audio. This draft is then taken through multiple rounds of proofreading to fill in the blanks and correct errors. The cost of transcription goes up with every round of proofreading.
Quick Tip: If you intend proofing and editing the transcript yourself, you can ask your transcription company to simply provide a draft, which costs much lesser than a fully proofed and edited transcript. Just make sure they duly time stamp all the blanks or put periodic time codes in the draft that will help you while editing.
7. Editing & Formatting
The final step in transcription is editing the text for grammar, punctuation, sentence structure etc. along with formatting the layout for easy reading. This step generally adds an additional 1-2 hours to the total transcription time (depending on the length of the transcript). Transcription companies generally factor in the cost for this work in audio hourly rate rather than charging for it separately.
Quick Tip: Editing & formatting costs can be saved if the transcript is for personal use and doesn’t need to look perfect.
8. Your Contract
All factors considered, a single hour of clearly recorded audio/video can take 3-4 hours to transcribe, 1-2 hours to proofread, and another 1 hour to edit & format. In effect, one audio hour can take up to 4-7 hours of work. This means that if you’re paying $60.00 for the transcription of a one-hour recording, you’re actual paying $1.00 per hour.
Quick Tip: If saving cost is the sole reason for outsourcing transcription work, find the cheapest possible transcription provider. A freelance transcriber may be a better idea than a transcription company.
Quick Tip: If saving cost is the sole reason for outsourcing transcription work, find the cheapest possible transcription provider. A freelance transcriber may be a better idea than a transcription company.
9. Location of your transcription provider
It’s a known fact that hourly wages differ widely in different economies of the world and naturally that affects transcription services as well. Transcription rates can be anywhere from $3.00 to $0.25 per audio minute depending on the location of the transcription company and the experience level of the transcriptionists. The quality of transcripts can also be drastically different depending on how much you pay.
Quick Tip: While hunting for the best deal in the global market, it may be a good idea to ask for a quote from several companies, sample their work and check credentials before making a final decision.
BONUS TIPS: Outsource your transcription works to a company providing FREE transcriptions for the first few days/weeks/audio hours to save money, test their quality and over all efficiency.
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Thursday, 9 December 2010
Make More Money as a Part-time Transcriptionist working from Home
I've written much about freelance transcription and its potential.
However, the truth is that freelance transcription work is difficult to find. Especially when there are so many scams and get-rick-quick-working-from-home sites.
A couple of months ago, I applied to a company called Cripton, a transcription company based in Mumbai, who employ freelance transcribers.
Fortunately, I was accepted and have now signed the contracts and started working for them.
If you are interested in making more money working as a freelance transcriber I highly recommend Cripton, especially if you are an Indian transcriber.
Cripton is highly professional and has high standards.
So, go to their website at Cripton.com and click on the button Openings for Home-based Transcription.
You will be taken to a page which has as below:
As a freelancer for Cripton, you will need to transcribe audios ranging from conferences, symposiums, seminars, interviews, online ads, song lyrics, movie subtitles, presentations, lectures/speeches, medical research files, focus group, and workshops.
DESIRED PROFILE:
You need to have:
BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US
Good luck!
If you successfully applied as a freelancer with Cripton get in touch with me!
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However, the truth is that freelance transcription work is difficult to find. Especially when there are so many scams and get-rick-quick-working-from-home sites.
A couple of months ago, I applied to a company called Cripton, a transcription company based in Mumbai, who employ freelance transcribers.
Fortunately, I was accepted and have now signed the contracts and started working for them.
If you are interested in making more money working as a freelance transcriber I highly recommend Cripton, especially if you are an Indian transcriber.
Cripton is highly professional and has high standards.
So, go to their website at Cripton.com and click on the button Openings for Home-based Transcription.
You will be taken to a page which has as below:
As a freelancer for Cripton, you will need to transcribe audios ranging from conferences, symposiums, seminars, interviews, online ads, song lyrics, movie subtitles, presentations, lectures/speeches, medical research files, focus group, and workshops.
DESIRED PROFILE:
You need to have:
- Minimum of 3 years of experience as a transcriber (medical/legal/business)
- Good command over the English language—writing, comprehension and grammar
- A flair for handling accents from all around the world (esp. Southeast Asian)
- Good online referencing skills
- Strict adherence to deadlines
- A good home transcription setup with backup power and broadband internet connectivity backup (above 512 kbps)
BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US
- There is no obligation to work solely with us. You are free to choose the amount of work you can handle at your own preferred schedule.
- We offer the best rates in the industry with highly attractive quality allowances.
- On-time payments.
- If you are interested, send in your resume along with a cover letter to.
Good luck!
If you successfully applied as a freelancer with Cripton get in touch with me!
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How to outsourcing transcriptions for FREE!
Outsourcing transcriptions can save you a ton of money, time and at the same time allow you to get more out of life!
And, all these can be for FREE!
Another word for outsourcing is delegation. Delegation has long been a business tool for professionals and businessmen because it works.
A person can only do so much a day.
Why not leave the time-consuming and less creative processes of your work to others? This will leave you with more time to deal with the core competencies of your business. Thereby, getting more work done.
Or, you simply get to spend more time with your family, friends or even yourself.
It has been proven again and again that people who spend more time with their loved ones are happier and more fulfilled than those who don't.
Our days are numbered. Unless the very reason you are born is to work, we'd all like to spend some of our days with our beloved ones.
Where to outsource transcriptions for FREE.
Almost all transcription companies I know allow for clients-on-trial transcriptions for free. In some cases these may extend to even a week of free transcription.
Just go to a transcription company website and look out for words/buttons like Free Trial, Special Offers, Test our services free, etc.
You should definitely take advantage of free transcription offers to acquaint yourself with the process of outsourcing, delegation and see for yourself the advantages of outsourcing, namely saving money, time and living a more fulfilled life.
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And, all these can be for FREE!
Another word for outsourcing is delegation. Delegation has long been a business tool for professionals and businessmen because it works.
A person can only do so much a day.
Why not leave the time-consuming and less creative processes of your work to others? This will leave you with more time to deal with the core competencies of your business. Thereby, getting more work done.
Or, you simply get to spend more time with your family, friends or even yourself.
It has been proven again and again that people who spend more time with their loved ones are happier and more fulfilled than those who don't.
Our days are numbered. Unless the very reason you are born is to work, we'd all like to spend some of our days with our beloved ones.
Where to outsource transcriptions for FREE.
Almost all transcription companies I know allow for clients-on-trial transcriptions for free. In some cases these may extend to even a week of free transcription.
Just go to a transcription company website and look out for words/buttons like Free Trial, Special Offers, Test our services free, etc.
You should definitely take advantage of free transcription offers to acquaint yourself with the process of outsourcing, delegation and see for yourself the advantages of outsourcing, namely saving money, time and living a more fulfilled life.
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Wednesday, 1 December 2010
Allot vs A lot
Allot vs A lot
Allot – distribute, assign
Eg: The moderator allotted 20 minutes to each speaker.
A lot– A large amount.
Eg: There is a lot of noise in the classroom.
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Allot – distribute, assign
Eg: The moderator allotted 20 minutes to each speaker.
A lot– A large amount.
Eg: There is a lot of noise in the classroom.
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Sunday, 28 November 2010
5 Tips to Optimize Podcast Transcripts on your Blog
The reasons behind providing transcript of a podcast or a video on one’s blog is two fold – providing your readers an alternative means to consume your content while optimizing your blog for search engines.
Readers who want to skim through your content are given the choice to do so; instead of subjecting them to listen to the whole of your podcast.
Search engines index your transcript (or blog post) and rank your page in order of what it believes is most relevant.
Hence, it is very important to optimize your podcast transcript for search engines to drive more traffic to your blog. This can be achieved with little or no effort.
Thursday, 18 November 2010
How To Outsource Transcription and Data Entry [video]
This is a video by Tyrone Shum talking about how to outsource transcription and data entry.
Transcript of the video: Coming soon!
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Transcript of the video: Coming soon!
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Wednesday, 17 November 2010
Addition vs Edition
Addition – Addition refers to something that is added.
Ex: Are you good at addition? What's 754 plus 988?
The latest addition on their house cost over fifty thousand dollars.
Edition – Edition refers to something that is edited/published.
Ex: The new edition of the book will be published next month.
Do you prefer the daily or weekly edition of the news?
He gave me a first edition of Alice in Wonderland.
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Ex: Are you good at addition? What's 754 plus 988?
The latest addition on their house cost over fifty thousand dollars.
Edition – Edition refers to something that is edited/published.
Ex: The new edition of the book will be published next month.
Do you prefer the daily or weekly edition of the news?
He gave me a first edition of Alice in Wonderland.
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Thursday, 11 November 2010
How to Hire for Your Transcription Business
Tuesday, 9 November 2010
Transcription training: Is it necessary?
It's a valid question.
The honest answer is: it depends on the niche you choose.
Can Transcription be replaced by Voice Recognition Softwares?
Traditional transcription by a transcriber can never be replaced by so called voice recognition softwares and machines.
What is Dictation?
Dictation or audio dictation is the process of dictating material on to an audio recorder for transcription.
A dictation machine is a device used to record speech for transcription.
A dictation is often done by an author who wants his dictation transcribed, formatted and edited for use. A dictation can be a message in the form of letters, memos, or even reports.
A dictation can be a recording of conversation or conference calls of some import.
These days digital dictations in mp3 formats are sent across the internet for transcription.
Busy lawyers often dictate letters and correspondences to get it transcribed and ready to use by the next working day.
Urgent dictations are done where the dictation is sent out to the client ASAP for the client to use.
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A dictation machine is a device used to record speech for transcription.
A dictation is often done by an author who wants his dictation transcribed, formatted and edited for use. A dictation can be a message in the form of letters, memos, or even reports.
A dictation can be a recording of conversation or conference calls of some import.
These days digital dictations in mp3 formats are sent across the internet for transcription.
Busy lawyers often dictate letters and correspondences to get it transcribed and ready to use by the next working day.
Urgent dictations are done where the dictation is sent out to the client ASAP for the client to use.
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Do Transcription Companies Need to Blog?
Yes, transcription companies need to blog. In fact, every business need to blog.
What is TAT in Transcription?
TAT simply means turn-around time.
The time taken to complete a transcription and return the final transcript to the author is called turn-around time or TAT.
The author is the one who records the audio dictation and is usually the client who uses the services of a transcription company.
TAT is an important criterion in transcription.
A quick TAT on the part of the transcription company means efficiency. Although the shorter the TAT the price of transcription would go up.
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The time taken to complete a transcription and return the final transcript to the author is called turn-around time or TAT.
The author is the one who records the audio dictation and is usually the client who uses the services of a transcription company.
TAT is an important criterion in transcription.
A quick TAT on the part of the transcription company means efficiency. Although the shorter the TAT the price of transcription would go up.
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Monday, 8 November 2010
Why Podcast Transcription?
Become a Transcriber - Four Very Good Reasons NOT To!
While there are a thousand reasons why any person could become a transcriber, here are five very good reasons not to become a transcriber.
5 Pitfalls of Transcription Businesses
1. Management has no idea about transcription
Most transcription businesses start off on a very high note/hope. They get a couple of million dollar contracts and start hiring transcribers and proofreaders. And, a few months later you hear the company no more.
It's rather unfortunate but when the management has no inkling of an idea about transcription the business always, always ends in failure. Having no personal knowledge about the business they tend to hire the wrong personnel or focus on the wrong things.
Saturday, 30 October 2010
Transcription Blog - The Story So Far
And, this blog is a way for me to give back, and a huge experiment.
Wednesday, 27 October 2010
Top 10 Keyboard Shortcuts Every Transcriber Should Know
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Using keyboard shortcuts reduces the time taken to transcribe an audio transcription. It generally assists speed typing and hence, improve the productivity of a transcriber or transcriptionist.
Turnaround time simply means the time taken, from the time a dictation is received by the transcription company from a client, to return the completed final transcript of a dictation.
An excellent transcriber should maintain a TAT of 1:5. That is, a dictation of 1 minute audio should be typed up in 5 minutes. Hence, using keyboard shortcuts is one simple yet effective way to save time and get transcriptions done faster.
Below are my top 10 keyboard shortcuts recommended for every transcriber or proofreader to memorize and use, daily, to improve productivity.
Tuesday, 26 October 2010
Adapt vs Adopt
This is the third installation of English grammar tips!
Transcription HQ blog updates you with Grammar tips and issues with respect to transcription, transcribers and typists.
Our focus now is the commonly confused words or homonyms.
Today's update is on Adapt vs Adopt.
Adapt vs Adopt
Adapt – To adjust to different conditions.
Eg: This is a species that has adapted well to winter climes.
Adopt – To choose, to accept, to take and follow.
Eg: The teachers of primary school have adopted a new style of teaching math.
Hope this helps clear any confusion. If not, drop in a comment.
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Transcription HQ blog updates you with Grammar tips and issues with respect to transcription, transcribers and typists.
Our focus now is the commonly confused words or homonyms.
Today's update is on Adapt vs Adopt.
Adapt vs Adopt
Adapt – To adjust to different conditions.
Eg: This is a species that has adapted well to winter climes.
Adopt – To choose, to accept, to take and follow.
Eg: The teachers of primary school have adopted a new style of teaching math.
Hope this helps clear any confusion. If not, drop in a comment.
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Sunday, 24 October 2010
Microsoft Word Shortcut Keys for Transcribers
The use of shortcuts in MS Word is one way to complete our work faster and more efficiently. Learning and habitually using them reduces time spent on transcribing and our overall efficiency is improved. Keeping that in mind, below is the list of shortcuts key for MS Word for transcribers and proofreaders.
Freelance Transcription: The Potential in Numbers (Make upto $6,600 per month!)
Freelance transcription is a promising career in terms of flexibility of lifestyle, how much money one makes and the prospect of potentially transforming your freelance transcription business to a full-fledged transcription business, employing other transcriptionists.
Saturday, 23 October 2010
How to Start a Transcription Business [ebook]
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Transcription services are always in demand and this is the perfect service to provide from home. A transcriptionist can work for various companies and individuals, transcribing voice recordings into text. All it takes is a computer, a bit of other inexpensive equipment and you can set up your own home transcription office.
Guide to Starting a Transcription Biz (Aff. Link) will show you how to become a transcriber/transcriptionist and start a transcription business right from the comforts of your home.
Not only that, it will show you how to find clients and more...
Transcription Tips #2: Access vs Excess
This is the second installation of Transcription Tips.
Transcription Blog updates you with transcription tips, English grammar and issues with respect to transcription, transcribers and typists.
Our focus now is the commonly confused words or homonyms.
Today's update is on access and excess.
Access and excess are two very common words in our daily lives. However, we often confuse between the two and sometimes incorrectly use them, too. The simple explanations below should help different between access and excess. However, if you are still dazed, just drop in a comment!
Access – A means of approaching, or making use of,
Eg: Tom has the permission to access Tim’s account.
Excess – An amount or quantity beyond what is normal or sufficient; a surplus.
Eg: Profit is the excess of sales over costs.
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Transcription Blog updates you with transcription tips, English grammar and issues with respect to transcription, transcribers and typists.
Our focus now is the commonly confused words or homonyms.
Today's update is on access and excess.
Access and excess are two very common words in our daily lives. However, we often confuse between the two and sometimes incorrectly use them, too. The simple explanations below should help different between access and excess. However, if you are still dazed, just drop in a comment!
Access – A means of approaching, or making use of,
Eg: Tom has the permission to access Tim’s account.
Excess – An amount or quantity beyond what is normal or sufficient; a surplus.
Eg: Profit is the excess of sales over costs.
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Friday, 22 October 2010
Freelance Transcription: How to work from home
Working from home has a lot of appeal with the increase use of internet the world over. A lot of women, especially married women with kids, can now stay at home and work from home because of the internet.Working from home or freelancing is an attractive option for any one who doesn't want to spend their lives working for the 'man'. Starting a freelancing career is really low cost and low-risk, if you plan for it.
Thursday, 21 October 2010
10 Tips to Record a crystal clear Audio Dictation for transcription
Outsourcing transcription to a transcription service company may be the best business decision you could have taken. It saves you cost, time, and generally, you gain all the advantages of having a large administrative staff.That's all true. However, with little or no effort, you can still improve the results you get from your transcription service provider.
Wednesday, 20 October 2010
Transcription GW: Accept vs Except
Introducing Grammar Wednesday here at Transcription HQ!
I am very excited to introduce Grammar Wednesday where you'll be updated with the most confusing homonyms in a transcriber's transcript as well as other Grammar issues face daily by a transcriber.
So, without further ado, here's the first installation of Grammar Wednesday - Accept vs Except!
Accept – Agree to take an object, suggestion etc. that is offered; agree that a belief, explanation etc. is valid.
Eg: She accepted his criticism of the project, and decided to change some details.
Except – Prevent from being included or considered or accepted - not including
Eg: He bought a gift for everyone except me.
I know everyone here except the children.
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I am very excited to introduce Grammar Wednesday where you'll be updated with the most confusing homonyms in a transcriber's transcript as well as other Grammar issues face daily by a transcriber.
So, without further ado, here's the first installation of Grammar Wednesday - Accept vs Except!
Accept – Agree to take an object, suggestion etc. that is offered; agree that a belief, explanation etc. is valid.
Eg: She accepted his criticism of the project, and decided to change some details.
Except – Prevent from being included or considered or accepted - not including
Eg: He bought a gift for everyone except me.
I know everyone here except the children.
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Transcription: Commonly Confused Homonyms
When transcribing and typing, it's rather difficult to distinguish similar sounding words called homonyms. Transcribers' ignorance of its individual meaning adds to the confusion.
Excellent transcriptionist with excellent English grammar may not face such problems. But, if that's not you, check the list below and learn their meanings.
The trick is simply to know what each word means and, to always keep in mind the context or subject matter you are transcribing about.
Excellent transcriptionist with excellent English grammar may not face such problems. But, if that's not you, check the list below and learn their meanings.
The trick is simply to know what each word means and, to always keep in mind the context or subject matter you are transcribing about.
Sunday, 17 October 2010
Podcast transcription for bloggers and online content producers
This is a short post to let you know that I also maintain another blog specifically on podcast transcription.
This is : TranscriptionistForBloggers.com
Podcast transcription is a new transcription services niche that focuses on providing transcripts to bloggers and online content producers - news sites, blogs, video bloggers, podcasters, online courses and programs, membership sites.
Podcast transcription can help produce more content for your online business and therefore, make more money online, sell more products and skyrocket your conversion rate!
Check out the blog and profit from it!
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This is : TranscriptionistForBloggers.com
Podcast transcription is a new transcription services niche that focuses on providing transcripts to bloggers and online content producers - news sites, blogs, video bloggers, podcasters, online courses and programs, membership sites.
Podcast transcription can help produce more content for your online business and therefore, make more money online, sell more products and skyrocket your conversion rate!
Check out the blog and profit from it!
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Thursday, 14 October 2010
5 Characteristics of Highly Successful Transcriptionists
I can see a lot of common attributes in them. In order to be more successful in the transcription industry as a transcriber one has to practice and cultivate these, what I call, 5 characteristics of highly successful transcriptionists.
Tuesday, 12 October 2010
30+ US Transcription Service Companies
List of US transcription companies
If you know of other transcription companies within US, please feel free to add in the comments below4X6BQZW9U5A5
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- http://www.tscripts.com/
- http://www.gmrtranscription.com/busines ... ption.aspx
- http://www.professionalsupportservice.com
- http://www.sten-tel.com/other.asp
- http://www.scriptacom.com/
- http://www.escriptionist.com/escriptionist/
- http://www.samedaytranscriptions.com/
- http://www.chromolumeinc.com/
- http://www.ubiqus.com/
- http://www.productiontranscripts.com/
- http://www.ctran.com/e
- http://www.avazgroupllc.com/
- http://www.cyberdictate.com/
- http://www.fdch.com
- http://www.tigerfish.com
- http://www.accentance.com/trans.htm
- http://usetask.com/description.html
- http://www.nealrgross.com/employment.htm
- http://www.wordzxpressed.com/
- http://www.moderndayscribe.com/
- http://www.mountainwestprocessing.com/employment.htm
- http://athometypingservice.com/
- http://www.vosstranscription.com
- http://www.leeperfect.com
- http://www.tech-synergy.com/ (requires major exp. But pays for it)
- http://www.prolegalservices.com/
- http://www.wordprocessingandmore.com/
- http://www.capitaltranscripts.com/
- http://www.speak-write.com/
- podwriters.wordpress.com
- http://www.worldwidedictation.com/dicta ... vices.html (possibly hires in Canada)
- http://www.evoluz.com/workforevoluz.html
- http://theadminsource.com/
- http://www.transcriptionsservice.com/about.html
- http://www.managedoutsource.com/ (medical, legal, general, data entry, coding. You name it, they probably do it)
If you know of other transcription companies within US, please feel free to add in the comments below4X6BQZW9U5A5
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25+ Canadian Transcription Service Companies
Transcription companies that hire Canadian transcriptionists:
** located in Canada
- http://www.transcriptdivas.ca **
- Http://www.securescribe.ca **
- http://typists.quicktate.com/transcribers/signup
- http://www.gmrtranscription.com/
- http://www.varietyworkathome.com/transc ... t-home-job
- (http://typists.quicktate.com/transcribers/signup)
- http://www.idictate.com/
- http://www.northpacificmedtrans.com **
- http://www.nettranscripts.com
- http://www.onlineandontime.com/ **
- http://www.digitscribe.ca/ **
- http://www.accutranglobal.com/transcription.html **
- http://www.scribetrans.com/ **
- http://berkeleytranscripts.com/employment/
- http://www.fdch.com
- http://www.tigerfish.com
- http://www.productiontranscripts.com/
- http://typist.youdictate.com/
- http://www.stenotran.com/
- http://www.ubiqus.com/
- http://www.outsec.co.uk/
- http://theadminsource.com/
- http://www.speak-write.com/
- podwriters.wordpress.com
- http://www.evoluz.com/workforevoluz.html
- http://www.creativepages.ca/index.htm**
This list will be updated regularly. It's not exhaustive by any stretch.
If you know of other transcription companies within Canada, please feel free to add in the comments below
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10+ Australian Transcription Service Companies
Below is a list of Australian Transcription Service Companies.
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- http://www.pacificsolutions.com.au/
- http://www.ozescribe.com.au/
- http://www.atranscription.com.au/
- http://www.pacifictranscription.com.au/
- http://www.thetranscriptionpeople.com.au/
- http://www.transcriptionaustralia.com/ (WayWithWords)
- http://www.syberscribe.com/
- http://www.sydneytranscriptionservices.com.au/index.php
- http://www.auscript.com.au/
- http://www.smartdocs.com.au/
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13+ UK Transcription Service Companies
Below is a list of UK transcription companies
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- http://www.fingertipstyping.co.uk/
- http://www.wjs-typing.co.uk/
- http://www.amrchoicesolutions.co.uk/
- http://www.deewp.co.uk/
- http://www.dtfl.co.uk/
- http://www.outsec.co.uk/ ** hires worldwide
- http://www.typefast2.co.uk/
- http://www.voicepath.net/ ** legal exp required
- http://wjs-typing.co.uk/
- http://www.word-for-word.co.uk/
- http://www.voba.co.uk/careers.htm
- http://www.take1.tv/
- http://transcriptdivas.co.uk/
- http://www.accuro.co.uk/
- Sterling Transcription
- TypeOut - Transcription Services
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11 Reasons to provide transcripts of your podcasts (and make more money online)
Do you have transcripts of your podcasts on your blog or website? Do you know why Problogger, one of the biggest blogs, is providing transcript of his video podcast?
Most podcast bloggers fail to take advantage of their podcasts fully.
How to become a Freelance Transcriptionist
In this age of outsourcing and crowdsourcing, there is tremendous prospect for the work at home types. Freelance work is more attractive than even before.
As I myself turn to freelance work from being a fulltime transcriptionist I thought it'd be useful if I jot down some thoughts on becoming a transcriptionist.
Saturday, 9 October 2010
How to Choose an Excellent Transcription Services Company
Every law firm, blogger, writer, journalist, real estate firm or company is spoiled for choice when it comes to choosing the right transcription services company.While there are hundreds of transcription services companies to choose from, not all of them will meet your standards or your needs. That's the truth.
Thursday, 7 October 2010
What is Podcast Transcription?
According to Wikipedia: A podcast (or netcast) is a series of digital media files (either audio or video) that are released episodically and often downloaded through web syndication.
With the adoption of podcasts by bloggers and webmaster to cater to wider audience and reach, comes the need to have transcripts of these podcasts on their websites or blogs.
With the adoption of podcasts by bloggers and webmaster to cater to wider audience and reach, comes the need to have transcripts of these podcasts on their websites or blogs.
What is Media Transcription?
Media transcription involves converting documentaries, films, podcasts, television shows, reality shows, news, talk shows, radio broadcasts, interviews, video taped events, raw footage etc into text.
In a massive industry like the media where time is money, production and media houses cannot afford to spend many hours transcribing film or television content.
In a massive industry like the media where time is money, production and media houses cannot afford to spend many hours transcribing film or television content.
7 Reasons Why Law Firms Outsource Legal Transcription Work
Law firms and solicitors have been known to outsource their legal transcription work to legal transcription companies. Law firms have been outsourcing before "outsourcing" becomes part of our business processes.
When I was new to this legal transcription profession, I often wondered why law firms outsource at all. Can't they simply type these documents up themselves?
Tuesday, 5 October 2010
How to Become an Excellent Transcriber
Within six months of joining a transcription company as TC (typist/transcriber) I was promoted to QC (Quality Checker) from a novice transcriber. In the following short two years, I was made Team Coordinator, and then Assistant Team Leader.
And in doing so, I more than tripled my salary in 3 years as a legal transcriber!
How did I do that?
Well, I have these few secrets that help me to be a better transcriber. These are what I call my secret sure-fire ways to be a better transcriber.
Monday, 4 October 2010
Not Making enough money online? Read This!
Not making enough money from your blog or website? It's frustrating, isn't it?
You have done what all the probloggers and online marketing ninjas tell you to do - SEO, podcasting, guest blogging, article marketing, you know, the whole shebang?
You have done what all the probloggers and online marketing ninjas tell you to do - SEO, podcasting, guest blogging, article marketing, you know, the whole shebang?
Sunday, 3 October 2010
What is Transcription?
With globalization, outsourcing has become the norm in business. Organizations and individuals are always looking to maximize their profit and minimize their costs. Also, to improve their overall efficiency outsourcing is a must.
Although transcription is a very small portion of the global outsourcing volume, this has been increasing steadily.
Although transcription is a very small portion of the global outsourcing volume, this has been increasing steadily.
Transcription career: 7 steps to promotions and glories
Getting promotion is not always about getting a raise and being content in your transcription career. It’s not about that fleeting lift you get from being looked up by other transcribers and being among the inner circle of the heavy-weights in your office.
It’s more about a step towards fulfilling your life’s goals and dreams. It’s all about the fulfillment of your personality and being the best you can be, as a legal transcriber. It’s about reaping more dividends from the talents you were bestowed upon.
It’s more about a step towards fulfilling your life’s goals and dreams. It’s all about the fulfillment of your personality and being the best you can be, as a legal transcriber. It’s about reaping more dividends from the talents you were bestowed upon.
Saturday, 2 October 2010
Transcription: How to Become a Legal Transcriptionist
Have you been wondering how one becomes a legal transcriptionist? What makes one a legal transcriptionist? Are there courses or books that help you become a legal transcriptionist?
If you are pondering these questions this post is for you, my friend. This is quite a long post as I want you to come out of it with a true understanding of being a transcriptionist. I want to provide as much value as possible in every post I publish. So buckle up and enjoy the read.
What is Legal Transcription?
Legal transcription is the process of converting audio recorded dictations into text relating to law and courts.
Transcription process involves recording dictations and then typing out these recorded dictations using word processors such as MS Word or WordPerfect.
Transcription process involves recording dictations and then typing out these recorded dictations using word processors such as MS Word or WordPerfect.
How do transcription companies charge for transcription services
Transcription services provided by transcription companies are utilized by law firm, real estate firms, corporates, writers, bloggers (podcasts), academics and others.
Transcription is the process of converting audio recordings called dictations into text usually using word processors (MS Word), an audio player and a foot pedal.
Transcription is the process of converting audio recordings called dictations into text usually using word processors (MS Word), an audio player and a foot pedal.
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