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.
Some questions that may arise when choosing the right transcription company include:
- Whether you are willing and allowed (by law) to outsource (to a transcription services company outside your country) or to use a domestic transcription services company?
- Whether to use a transcription company that employs only native speakers or not?
- Your primary reason(s) for hiring a transcription company in the first place - whether to reduce cost, workload, stress, working hours, to enjoy a more work-life balance, get more work done, need more expertise in documentation, your required turnaround time (TAT), the level of expertise required, etc.
Before you hire a transcription company, consider all the factors listed above and weigh your options. Below are a few tips to help you choose an excellent transcription services company.
How to Know if its right for your firm?
1. A transcription service that specializes in your industry.
There are transcription service companies in almost every field. Choose one which specialized in your industry. If you are a law firm choose a legal transcription company. If you are a blogger choose a podcast transcription company or freelance transcriber. This will go a long way in your relationship with each other. The quality of their services will more likely be excellent. Besides, having an in depth knowledge and expertise in your industry, the transcription may be able to add more value.
2. A reliable transcription service company.
A reliable transcription company means one which meets and exceeds your expectations in terms of quality, turn around time (TAT) and volume of output. Check if they can provide services 24/7.
3. One recommended by others.
A transcription company that comes highly recommended by other firms in your industry or colleagues should be considered a potential partner in your business. A reliable transcription firm with a good track record with past and present clients is rare but not impossible to find.
4. Reasonably priced.
A transcription company should be reasonably priced for your business to utilized their services. You should be able to save cost.
How to find an excellent transcription firm?
1. Ask around.
Ask others who have used transcription services companies before for their recommendations and tips. Maybe they can even point you to an excellent transcription company.
2. Search online.
Use the Google search and find your industry's top most transcription company. Contact them and see what they offer. How prompt they respond to your queries is an indication of their customer care services. Most transcription companies have at least a week's trial period for you to take advantage of. See if they are really up to their claims!
What about you?
How you do choose a transcription service company over others? How do you find one that meets your needs and expectations? What would you recommend to other looking for their first transcription company to work with or one looking for a better transcription company? Fire away in the comments!
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How to Know if its right for your firm?
1. A transcription service that specializes in your industry.
There are transcription service companies in almost every field. Choose one which specialized in your industry. If you are a law firm choose a legal transcription company. If you are a blogger choose a podcast transcription company or freelance transcriber. This will go a long way in your relationship with each other. The quality of their services will more likely be excellent. Besides, having an in depth knowledge and expertise in your industry, the transcription may be able to add more value.
2. A reliable transcription service company.
A reliable transcription company means one which meets and exceeds your expectations in terms of quality, turn around time (TAT) and volume of output. Check if they can provide services 24/7.
3. One recommended by others.
A transcription company that comes highly recommended by other firms in your industry or colleagues should be considered a potential partner in your business. A reliable transcription firm with a good track record with past and present clients is rare but not impossible to find.
4. Reasonably priced.
A transcription company should be reasonably priced for your business to utilized their services. You should be able to save cost.
How to find an excellent transcription firm?
1. Ask around.
Ask others who have used transcription services companies before for their recommendations and tips. Maybe they can even point you to an excellent transcription company.
2. Search online.
Use the Google search and find your industry's top most transcription company. Contact them and see what they offer. How prompt they respond to your queries is an indication of their customer care services. Most transcription companies have at least a week's trial period for you to take advantage of. See if they are really up to their claims!
What about you?
How you do choose a transcription service company over others? How do you find one that meets your needs and expectations? What would you recommend to other looking for their first transcription company to work with or one looking for a better transcription company? Fire away in the comments!
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If you liked this article, please share it on Facebook, StumbleUpon or Twitter. I’d appreciate it. :)
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