Tips for Transcribers From Freelancer to Small Business Owner Hello, Reader! If you're a transcriptionist with an eye for detail and a love for media, entertainment transcription could be your perfect niche. From reality TV to streaming dramas, the demand is growing—and so is the opportunity. In my latest blog post, How to Break Into Entertainment Transcription: Tools, Rates and Insider Tips, I’m sharing exactly what I wish I’d known starting out, including: 🎧 The essential tools and skills...
22 days ago • 1 min read
Tips for Transcribers From Freelancer to Small Business Owner Hello, Reader! In today's digital landscape, your potential clients are searching online for transcription services—and if you don't have a professional website, they're finding your competitors instead. Here's the challenge: You're an expert at converting audio to text, not building websites. The technical jargon, design decisions, and platform comparisons can feel overwhelming when you just want to focus on what you do best....
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Tips for Transcribers From Freelancer to Small Business Owner Hello, Reader! Ever wonder why some transcription businesses seem to run like clockwork while others constantly struggle with inconsistent quality, missed deadlines, and operational chaos? The difference isn't talent, technology, or luck—it's systems. The Hidden Cost of Flying by the Seat of Your Pants Without clear processes, you're likely: Redoing work that should have been done right the first time Spending precious hours...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Tips for Transcribers From Freelancer to Small Business Owner Hello, Reader! Working with large audio files can feel overwhelming—even for seasoned transcriptionists. Long downloads, laggy playback, and messy file storage can eat away at your time (and your patience). But it doesn’t have to be that way. In my latest blog post, “Managing Large Audio Files: Best Practices for Transcriptionists,” I’m sharing practical strategies you can start using right away to: ✅ Organize files more...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Tips for Transcribers From Freelancer to Small Business Owner Are You Still Using Express Scribe? Here's Why You Might Want to Reconsider... Hi Reader, As fellow transcriptionists, we know that having the right tools can be the difference between: Finishing your projects on time (or ahead of schedule!) Meeting your income goals with less stress Protecting your wrists and hands from unnecessary strain Actually enjoying your work instead of battling technology That's why I wanted to share our...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Tips for Transcribers From Freelancer to Small Business Owner Hello, Reader! Today, I want to talk about something that is holding you back. That thing is called capacity. You can only get so much done in a day, no matter how fast your turnaround time. Do you find yourself working far beyond your office hours just to meet deadlines? Have you ever had to turn down a job because you just didn't have the time? Are you so busy with marketing or other tasks that you struggle to make time for the...
4 months ago • 1 min read
Tips for Transcribers From Freelancer to Small Business Owner Hello, Reader! I absolutely hate marketing. I'm no good at it. I'm a professional transcriptionist, not an advertiser. Unfortunately, though, I have to market my transcription services and advertise if I want to stay in business. If you are anything like me, my newest article is for you! I've spent the last 15 years learning as I go, studying marketing techniques, and figuring out what works best for transcription service...
4 months ago • 1 min read
Tips for Transcribers From Freelancer to Small Business Owner Hey there, Reader! Have you ever wondered if you're leaving money on the table by being a general transcriptionist? Or maybe you've considered specializing but worried about limiting your client pool? These are questions I hear from transcriptionists all the time, and they can significantly impact your earning potential and job satisfaction. That's why I've put together a comprehensive guide that breaks down both paths –...
4 months ago • 1 min read
Tips for Transcribers From Freelancer to Small Business Owner Hello again, Reader. I'm excited to share some new tips that will help you make more money. As a freelance transcriptionist, you've already mastered the art of turning audio into accurate text. But have you taken the next step to transform your freelance work into a legitimate business? Whether you're working with legal depositions, medical records, or corporate meetings, having a registered business gives you a competitive edge in...
5 months ago • 1 min read