Find the Best Transcription Foot Pedal for You Why Foot Pedals Matter For your average computer user, the idea of using a foot pedal as an input device might seem superfluous. After all, most of us already have a keyboard,…
Using Research Techniques to Improve Your Transcription Accuracy What if I told you that Google can make you a better transcriptionist? Google, along with other online research tools, is an excellent tool for getting answers and clarity in a matter…
See if Your Typing Skills Can Translate into a Successful Career in Transcription Are you a lightning-fast typist looking to break into transcription? If so, you have probably already noted many of the potential benefits of working as a transcriptionist.…
Is transcription a “high risk” profession? Most would say no, of course not. Yet, this kind of work carries a considerable—and often overlooked—health risk. Anyone who types on a keyboard for many hours each day, over a long period, is…
Part of our “Geared Up for Transcription” Series A transcriptionist knows that little things matter. The right tool can make all the difference. In a previous blog, we talked about keyboards and the importance of choosing the right one. So…
Are you damaging your eyes when you transcribe? As a transcriptionist, you spend hours staring at your computer monitor without even thinking about the potential health consequences. You’re too laser-focused on listening and transcribing the right information. But while your…
What do you need to support your body while transcribing? Ouch! My aching back and neck! If you transcribe for long hours, you can relate to this statement. In fact, you’ve probably already looked at various remedies like taking computer…
Freelance transcriptionist enjoys fulfilling career, flexibility and family time A busy mother of two boys, age 11 and 6, was looking for a work-from-home transcription job to fit her hectic schedule. Along with homeschooling, taking her sons to baseball games,…
The transcription industry is a wide and varied world. How do you even start to explore your career options? Why not begin with medical and general transcription, which are two of the most popular options out there? The career path…
We don’t have to “go it alone” just because we work from home. The world is more connected than ever, so working as a freelance transcriptionist doesn’t need to result in social or professional isolation. Luckily we have plenty of…
