The Internet has recently embarked on a collection spree, gathering aged consumer values, repackaging them and putting them in its own basket. Yesterday, when choosing a transcription service, we’d consult our neighbors and friends for recommendations. Today, 85% of us consult online reviews instead.

Clients requiring a transcription service demand a guarantee of accuracy. Important words and statements in audio files cannot be undermined by those substituting human intellect with voice recognition software. There’s little wonder that 89% of consumers are swayed by positive reviews they read online.

Friends simply cannot supply context. While most viewers are deterred by three negative reviews, a few complaints hovering amongst thirty recommendations are likely to be seen as extraneous. On the other hand, one complimentary recommendation from a friend supplies little perspective. It’s difficult to gather a range of word of mouth reviews about one company, which means one recommendation offers little realism. The web supplies turbocharged authenticity in the form of a number of reviews for a range of companies. This is exactly why we are more likely to trust a company with 100 4-star reviews over a competitor with 15 5-star reviews. Power in numbers, right?

If a friend used a transcription company for personal reasons and I am a physician, her recommendation is trivial to me. The questions I am asking are, “Does the transcription service adequately transcribe medical terms?” and “Was the deadline met?” Similarly, the CEO asks whether the identity of meeting attendants was accurately noted. My friend can’t answer these questions. She recommends according to staff friendliness, not according to absolute knowledge on the subject.

The Internet supplies a shroud behind which 46% of reviewers feel able to be brutally candid; something they’re less capable of in interpersonal communication. At the same time, few online reviewers attempt to influence readers in their choices. This makes cyber reviews more trustworthy than interpersonal reviews, and very important for businesses. When we ask people to write a short GMR Transcription review, we do so because we feel we provided excellent service and want to garner more online support for our company. And we are extremely fortunate to have such an amazing list of clients and team of transcriptionists that it has not been too difficult to do.

Furthermore, 71% of savvy consumers disbelieve – or disregard rather – what a transcription service expounds about itself. Claims of high turnaround time or willingness to adapt to specific needs are just noise to consumers; everyone says that. Almost all of them trust cyber-data, though.

The Internet basket provides a collection of features consumers didn’t have access to before. As a result 97% of those who choose a transcription company based on online reviews are gratified with their selection. Few words satisfactorily supply a simile for those numbers.

Are you thinking about a career change? It is never too late to change your career track and now is the time to do it. (It’s better late than never, right?) Because a lot of us work for 8-10 hours a day and it consequently takes up most of our daily time schedules, it is important to absolutely love what you do so that work isn’t work… it’s enjoyable.

There are many different ways to get back into the job market, and many different careers that will both suit your needs and lifestyle. To get the ball rolling, one idea for a possible career change is in none other than the transcription industry. Transcription jobs are a growing trend and, for many people, a relief due to the fact that many transcription jobs are work-at-home based. Transcriptionists are essentially independent contractors who typically work from home transcribing and recording important audio files into text format.

There are generally three types of transcription career tracks: Medical transcriptionist, Legal transcriptionist and General transcriptionist.

Medical Transcriptionist: A medical transcriptionist transcribes doctors’ recorded reports and other miscellaneous information into written format.There are a few skills needed for this career track:

• Previous experience
• Certification in medical transcription
• Knowledge with medical terms, legal standards and privacy requirements (such as HIPPA)

However, if this type of transcription work interests you but you don’t fill all of these qualifications, you can study on your own or seek a tutor/program to learn the necessary information.

Legal Transcriptionist: A legal transcriptionist creates and edits documented reports from legal, professional dictations. There is no formal training required to become a legal transcriptionist, but you should have the following general skills to become one:

• Knowledge and understanding of legal terminology
• A good command of the English language

General Transcriptionist: A general transcriptionist converts audio into to texts for various businesses, and covers everything from focus group and business transcription to lecture and transcription. In addition, there is actually a growing trend for general transcriptionists right now.

Although there is no formal training required for career track, many companies hire based on experience and knowledge. There are quite a few benefits in working as a transcriptionist as well.

• You can work from home, so it is perfect for stay at home parents.
• It provides flexible hours and workload.
• There is a great earning potential in the career. Experienced transcriptionists
  earn $50,000-$55,000 annually.

To get hired by a transcription company that provides a reputed transcription service, you should look for all the information that you can. It is important to do some research and find out about legitimate companies and services before you sign onto any company or website.Look at their experience, client list and different reviews/testimonials (like a GMR Transcription review for us, for example), to check in on their services with clients.

This leads me to my obvious next point… we are always accepting applications and looking to expand our team of talented transcriptionists. If you are interested or know anyone who might be, feel free to call us or shoot us an e-mail at any time.

Many people may have faced a new career taking videos for transcription, and the reason why they may have chosen that field is because they do not know anything about it and would like to gain some more knowledge. The unfortunate thing is that they may not know how to do it or get a little confused by what steps to take to make sure you are completing your projects effectively. Before you begin recording for podcast transcription you have to know what kind of software to use as well as what kind of techniques are involved.

For the recording of podcasts, the most popular software would be the Global Meet and provides you with an upgraded video with picture. This software makes it easier for you to make clearer video and provides you with a chance to work from home and attend meetings.

As far as the techniques are concerned to create fabulous videos for transcription, you need to make sure that the shot you are filming is completely clear. This means that it is not fuzzy and you are not cutting anyone important out of the shot. You have to make sure that the audio is clear because you are going to have to transcribe it once you have completed your video shot. If you took a shot and realize the video and audio was poorly done, you could always purchase some extra software to edit your shots before you transcribe.

If you are not sure where to begin to start your career, then purchasing videos may be something you should consider.A lot of people are visual learners and cannot understand by reading about how to shoot the videos as well as how to transcribe. All it takes is patience and a lot of hard work to complete your projects as well as having the dedication to succeed.

Work. It’s something we all must do at one point or another. However, for many people, work causes quite a bit of stress. We’ve all heard the saying, “Choose a job you love and you will never have to work a day in your life.” Even though you may not love your job, you can drastically reduce your stress by taking just a few steps, from time management to a work from home career.

1. Time Management: Manage your time by scheduling each task according to their individual deadlines. Focus your energy and attention on a single project until it is completed. By doing so, you will drastically reduce your stress and, in turn, the task at hand will be completed more efficiently.
2. Know Your Body Clock: What time of day do you perform the best? Consider whether you’re a morning, afternoon or an evening person. The time of day that you’re most alert and energized is the time in which you should schedule your most difficult tasks. You will find that by doing this, these intimidating tasks will be much easier to accomplish and you will ultimately increase your efficiency and productivity.
3. Take Breaks: Take time away from your work. Make sure to step away from your duties for a few minutes at least twice a day. This will clear your mind and provide you time to relax. Additionally, taking a break will help you maintain your focus on any remaining projects that await your return.
4. Laugh: Even for the most experienced employee, errors and unexpected situations are inevitable. It is at these times where a good sense of humor will pay off. In most cases, these dilemmas will be worked out before you know it. So… learn to laugh. Remember, laughter is the best medicine; even at work.
5. Work From Home: Lastly, one of the best ways to overcome work related stress is to work from home. There are many work from home careers available, including working for a transcription company. Many of them enable you to create your own schedule and to work at a pace that is comfortable for you.

Work from home jobs come in a large variety, from administrative positions to starting a business of your own. Making the quote mentioned above a reality in your life may be much closer to home than you think.

Work doesn’t have to weigh you down. With just a few steps, you can relieve much of your work related stress and truly enjoy your career.

Before 1970 transcription was primarily one of the jobs of a secretary who would use shorthand to write down speech as they heard
it. But with the introduction of cassette tapes at first, and then of digital software, transcription services have come a long way since they started and have become commonly used across businesses around the world. Almost every organization is using a transcription service today, and as demand for it is constantly growing, the transcription industry is likely to become one of the fastest growing industries in the
world.

In the United States alone there were 14 million transcriptionists in 2006. By 2015 the number is expected to rise by another 3 million. A transcription job is a great choice for people who want to make some extra money, those who have retired, or those who would like to work from home and on their own schedule. It’s easy to do, doesn’t take much time and pays very well. For these reasons, more and more people are becoming transcriptionists – not only in the United States, but around the world.

Since this is a service that is constantly going to be required, there are no doubts about the bright future of the transcription industry. With its flexibility, high returns on investment and continual new technology being added to the mix, the transcription industry is booming and is on pace for rapid continual growth.

There are many ways for a home business to be eco-friendly. To go green and help save the environment you do not need to make large statements, gestures or sacrifices. Going green is beneficial and will save money, if done properly. If you work from home, that does not stop you from helping to save the environment. Here are some of the ways your business can be green and eco-friendly.

Reduce the use of paper, not only in your business, but by encouraging others to do things like: using email correspondence instead of standard post, printing on both sides of paper, reading emails on screen before printing, and filing correspondence electronically to save paper and space.

Save on office utilities by ensuring water taps do not leak. Make sure that lights are turned off when not needed. Raising the room temperature in the summer by 2 degrees and lowering room temperature in the winter by 2 degrees saves a lot on air conditioning and heating. In bathrooms use a water displacement dam to cut back on water usage.

If you are just starting out, save money and buy a wireless combination printer, fax, and copy machine. Even if you only have one computer, a combination machine for fax, copy and printing saves money on paper and electricity. At night, unplug electrical equipment so no vampire usage takes place.

Try to use suppliers that take back packaging or use recyclable packaging. Make the paper you do use the type that is made from recyclable material.

Think green in every decision you make. Hold monthly meetings to improve and do better staying green. And remember, you can inspire change in your friends and colleagues and really be an inspiration for others to protect the environment. Change starts with YOU.

An audio transcription of your YouTube video is one of the most powerful ways to get hits known to man. People use the Internet to look at
videos, but people use their keyboard to look for videos. If your video has a large block of text attached to it then it will show up on Google searches like a lighthouse (the beauty of Search Engine Optimization and transcription).

For example, if you have a song that you want people to listen to, make an audio transcription of the lyrics. When people hear other people listening to your song, or just singing the words, they can search for the phrases that caught their ear. Your transcription will point them straight to your video.

If you have a lecture or a political speech that you uploaded to YouTube, adding a transcription lets people find your video quickly and conveniently. If they are researching geology and your video has a long transcription about geology, all the keywords will naturally point to you.

Most importantly, transcriptions make your video available to the world. The Internet is a global phenomenon, and the majority of people on the Internet speak some English (although maybe not that well). Even if your video has the crispest audio and the clearest pronunciation, it cannot get through as easily to someone who does not speak English well. A transcription greatly alleviates this problem. Now they can engage both their ability to listen and to read, and use one to reinforce the other. Not only does this let them learn the language quickly, but it also makes them pay the closest attention to you and receive your video with the greatest gratitude and interest.

Bring your YouTube video to the world. Add a transcription today.

The decision to work from home has many benefits, but with it  comes responsibility. There are ways, though, to ensure that working at home will be successful. Here are 5 self-help tips that will help you prepare and be productive.

Dedicate a Space for Work

Many women and men are choosing transcription as a career because it can be done from home, but you must decide where you will work. For example, if you choose a spare room or the dining room table, make sure you have all your supplies readily available. Organize your work area so you will be more productive. If you are a transcriptionist have your equipment set up and ready. And remember: keep out distractions. Make your work area YOUR work area and nothing more.

Eliminate Interruptions While Working

It takes discipline to stick to a schedule. The doorbell might ring occasionally, kids or your spouse might want your attention and time, etc. How do you manage interruptions? Sit down and explain to your family that while you are working you are not available unless it is an emergency. Put a do not disturb sign up to remind family when you are working. You can also put a sign on the front door, so visitors do not ring the bell during certain hours.

Keep a To-do List 

Don’t forget important details or deadlines; keep a visible list. Get a whiteboard or corkboard and put up a printed list of daily tasks. Check off what you accomplish and stick to your plans. Also remember to prioritize your tasks based on time sensitivity and importance.

Set a Schedule for Working

There is no time clock to punch, but you need to work. Print out a schedule that you will stick with, and remember you can be flexible. In order to work effectively you need to create a routine and stick to it.

Keep Accurate Records 

Set up a spreadsheet and record your work time, assignments, pay, expenses, etc. Print it out monthly and go over it. What did you spend most time doing? What did you do the fastest (what are you best at)? Focus on the latter and try to improve the former. This will only increase your efficiency, boost your productivity, pad your wallet and make you more attractive to employers.

For every gallon of gas consumed by an automobile, 19.4 pounds of carbon dioxide are produced and released into the atmosphere. CO2 is considered to be one of the leading factors in the greenhouse effect, which is producing global warming. We at GMR Transcription have developed a business model that makes a commitment to reducing our carbon footprint, and we take pride in the fact that we are a green company.

Our transcriptionists work from home, eliminating the daily commute to the office. The average one-way drive to work in the U. S. is 16 miles, round trip 32 miles. A vehicle with a fuel consumption of 25 miles per gallon releases 124 pounds of CO2 each week. This is representative of the weekly negative impact on the environment of just one employee. 

By working at home, our transcriptionists reduce our overall carbon footprint, reduce the consumption of nonrenewable fossil fuels and save money. The burning of fossil fuels last year was a primary contributor to the 30.6 billion tons of CO2 released into the atmosphere. Last year the national average gas price fluctuated from a high of $3.94 to a low of $3.00 per gallon. Using the 25 MPG example above, this is a weekly cost savings of $25.22 to $19.20 and does not include the savings associated with the costs of wear and tear on the vehicle. 

As a member of the transcription industry, we are committed to doing our part to help save the environment while continuing to provide quality professional service to our clients. GMR and our employees are proud to say we’ve gone green.

In today’s business environment, an endless string of meetings, interviews, conferences and seminars are being conducted and there is always the need to record the proceedings of these events for further analysis and review.

To maintain the records of the business meetings and events, transcription services are the most important functions that have to be performed by businesses in a best possible manner and there is where the services of professional transcription companies come to use. They ensure the best quality and accurate transcripts without compromising your preferred formats. Overall efficiency and profits of your company will be influenced in a positive manner.