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...
about 1 month 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...
2 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...
3 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...
4 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...
5 months ago • 1 min read
Tips for Transcribers From Freelancer to Small Business Owner Hello, Reader! Something very unfortunate happened to one of our colleagues last month. A legal transcriptionist with her own company and over 10 years of experience responded to an urgent request for help that was posted on the Galaxy Transcription Job Board. She transcribed 6.5 hours of audio in two days and the person she did the work for has refused to pay her. Late and non-paying clients are way too common in our industry....
6 months ago • 1 min read
Tips for Transcribers From Freelancer to Small Business Owner Hello, Reader! One of the primary reasons I started transcribing was to have more control over when I worked and how much I worked. This wasn't so easy in the beginning when I was just focused on making sure I brought in enough income to turn freelance transcription into a career. More than 10 years later, I've figured out a formula for keeping my clients happy while prioritizing my personal life. Transcription can be a side hustle...
7 months ago • 1 min read
Tips for Transcribers Hello, Reader! I'm excited to share with you a FREE and easy way to market your transcription services on Google! With a Google Business Profile, your business (or you, as a freelancer) will appear in Google Search and on Google Maps. Google is the Number One search engine worldwide, so advertising your transcription services on Google is essential if you want to earn more income. My newest article, "The Free Online Marketing Tool That Every Transcriptionist Must Have,"...
8 months ago • 1 min read
Tips for Transcribers Hello, Reader! This month's article is all about helping you maximize your income potential. When you work for a transcription company, you get paid an amount dictated by the company. However, when you have your own clients, you set the price they pay, essentially determining your own income. So, how do you determine the right price? Pricing your transcription services can be tricky. After all, you want your prices to be competitive, but your prices also have to cover...
9 months ago • 1 min read