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START YOUR OWN TRANSCRIPTION BUSINESS
ISBN 0-9734286-6-X (paperback)
ISBN 0-9734286-1-9 (electronic)
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Newly updated for 2007. Have you considered starting your own transcription business, but had no idea where to start? If so, this EPPIE Finalist for Best Non-Fiction is for you! Packed full of tried and true information on how to establish and maintain a successful home-based transcription business ¡ª written by someone who has ¡°moonlighted¡± as an independent transcriptionist since 1989.
Included in this 176-page jewel are tips for general, law enforcement, legal and medical transcription specialties as well as:
Evaluating Your Competency to Work from Home
Selecting the Best Training for Your Budget
Start Up & Marketing Tips
Software & Equipment
Efficiently ¡°setting up¡± Your Home-Office
Landing Contracts, Sample Online Inquiries
Staying Competitive (determining rates)
Creative Financing
Numerous tips to keep your business flowing smoothly.
60+ sample forms and actual templates I currently use.
Law enforcement, legal & medical transcription templates.
Job leads to 50+ companies continuously hiring transcriptionists.
What is a transcriptionist?
A transcriptionist is a qualified individual (through education or training) who types verbatim (word for word) what¡¯s been recorded onto a cassette tape or digital file. A special tape player (called a dictaphone or transcriber), equipped with a foot pedal and headset, is used to listen to the taped recordings. A .wav pedal and related software are used to transcribe digitally recorded dictation.
What are the basic qualifications?
Ideally a transcriptionist should possess a very good typing speed, excellent proofreading skills, work well with no supervision, have a knack for terminology and ability to work well under pressure. There are other qualities that are essential, such as a good business sense, proper equipment and techniques, organizational skills as well as a never-give-up attitude.
What¡¯s the market like?
The market for home-based medical and legal transcriptionists is huge, especially since the emergence of the Internet. Although the market is vast, competition is as well so thorough training, excellent qualifications and proper marketing techniques are essential to your success.
How much money will I make?
You won¡¯t ¡°get rich quick¡± as a transcriptionist, but with hard work and dedication, you can eventually make a comfortable living (or supplement your current income) transcribing law enforcement, legal and/or medical documents from home. The amount of money you will make depends on a number of factors, including your skill, marketing techniques and your commitment to making your venture a success.

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