Tips for Transcribers From Freelancer to Small Business Owner Happy New Year, Reader! I've got just the thing to help make 2025 a successful and profitable year. It's my new online course, Start Your Own Transcription Service. And the best part is ... It's FREE! If you're tired of transcription agencies that offer low pay for all of your hard work, now is the time to turn your freelance skills into a thriving business where you set the price. My free course shows you exactly how to establish...
16 days ago • 1 min read
Tips for Transcribers From Freelancer to Small Business Owner Hello, Reader! This year is almost over, and you might already be thinking about your goals for 2025. I encourage you to set some career goals for yourself. As freelance transcriptionists, goals could include improving turnaround time and working for companies that offer higher rates or more consistent work. But if you want even more control over your career, think about starting your own transcription company. Being your own boss...
28 days ago • 1 min read
Tips for Transcribers From Freelancer to Small Business Owner Hello, Reader! Technology is constantly evolving and today, there are software and other tools that can streamline your workflow and increase efficiency like never before. However, with so many options available, it can be difficult to find the right solutions for the type of transcription work you do. I've put together The Most Extensive Guide to Transcription Tools and Technology in 2024 to help you find the right solutions to...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Tips for Transcribers From Freelancer to Small Business Owner Hello, Reader! This month, we're focused on strategies that will help you stand out in the crowded transcription market and attract the clients you’ve been dreaming of. Success requires consistently putting your best foot forward and adapting to the ever-changing landscape of client needs and marketing trends. In my newest article, The Ultimate Guide to Marketing Your Transcription Business: Attract Clients and Boost Revenue,...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Tips for Transcribers From Freelancer to Small Business Owner Hello, Reader! This month, we continue on our journey to a successful career in transcription! Growing your transcription business means you'll eventually need to start hiring. It can be difficult to know when its the best time to start hiring. And if you've never hired a transcription team before, there's a lot to consider! In my newest article, A Comprehensive Guide to Building and Managing a Transcription Team, I walk you...
4 months ago • 1 min read
Tips for Transcribers From Freelancer to Small Business Owner Hello, Reader! I've said it before and I'll say it again. If you want to make the most money as a transcriptionist, you need to specialize. Becoming an expert transcriber in a niche market is the only way to earn top dollar in the transcription industry. Yes, being versatile has its benefits, but becoming the go-to person for a specific niche can be incredibly lucrative. In my newest article, The Complete Guide to Transcription...
5 months ago • 1 min read
Tips for Transcribers From Freelancer to Small Business Owner Hello, Reader! I have to be honest with you. I'm not a huge fan of podcasts. After listening to audio all day as part of my job, I'm just not too interested in listening to much of anything else, even for my own entertainment. However, I am a fan of multitasking, and it's all too easy to multitask while listening to something. So, when it comes to my own career development, I've gotten into the habit of listening to podcasts while...
6 months ago • 1 min read
Tips for Transcribers From Freelancer to Small Business Owner Hello, Reader! I'm constantly looking for new ways to get more done in less time and make more money without doing more work. So, I'm a huge fan of the generative artificial intelligence (AI) that's being integrated into many of the software and platforms I count on as a transcriptionist. AI is still new and has limited capabilities, but several platforms and software companies are making the most of what AI currently offers. This...
7 months ago • 1 min read
Tips for Transcribers From Freelancer to Small Business Owner Hello, Reader! This month, we're talking about style guides. Boring! I know! But style guides are an essential aspect of our job and several benefits come from implementing a style guide as part of the transcription services you provide. Read about the benefits and learn how easy it is to create your own style guide in my newest article Transcription Style Guides - How To Create One. If you're not offering your clients and...
8 months ago • 1 min read