Avi Noam Taub and his wife Ahuvah are new immigrants from Toronto, Canada. They actually met in Jerusalem and following their marriage settled in the German Colony in Jerusalem. They have a baby daughter, Sarah Penina Brachah.
Taub was born in Israel but spent most of his life in Canada where he discovered at an early age the aptitude for typing at a very fast rate. This attribute proved to be the starting point of a newly found career in Israel.
In Canada, Avi Noam Taub graduated with a double major B.Sc. in statistics and economics. Upon making aliyah, he soon became known as a star transcriber while working on a project for an Israeli-based company, which entailed typing out broadcasts throughout the night from United States’ National Public Radio.
With the recent global economic crisis affecting the entire workforce, Avi Noam was made redundant. Yet, that setback didn’t deter him in any way whatsoever. Rather than seek alternative employment elsewhere, he decided to build his own business.
This is how Transcription for Everyone was born, a privately run and controlled business where the enterprising young businessman could hone his numerous skills and high level of expertise and experience. His website is easy to read and self-explanatory. www.transcriptionforeveryone.com
At first, small clients such as PhD students seeking interviews transcribed or elderly people wishing to record their oral history on paper were targeted by Avi Noam, but as his reputation and range of skills became more widely known, he attracted the attention of the upper end of the market, especially medical, legal and financial institutions. Currently, he has clients in Israel, United States, Canada and Australia and employs a staff of six professionals.
On the question of price, Taub is adamant that his rates are significantly lower than company rates published elsewhere, but he does acknowledge that in some non-English speaking countries, particularly in Asia, ‘supermarket’ prices are sometimes on offer.
"The issue a client has to recognize is that reduced prices are not always the most attractive proposition," quoted Avi Noam.
"It is important to follow standard transcription protocol for accuracy in transcribing. Non-English speakers do not always understand the culture and nuance of the English language. Mis-use of the language is frequently discovered on audiotapes and must be carefully analysed. Otherwise, the text can be wrongly worded and confusing after transcription," he added.
Transcription for Everyone also offers a full editing service to clients, in addition to transcription in English and Hebrew and translation from Hebrew to English.
Avi Noam Taub is also an amateur chazan and student at the Jerusalem Cantorial School. He is a board member and gabbai at his local synagogue in Jerusalem.
This young man has made a significant contribution to the State of Israel with his positive attitude towards aliyah, coupled with a determination to build a brand new business providing a stimulating and rewarding career. He deserves every success that comes his way.
Aviv Noam Taub can be privately contacted at the e-mail address of his company:
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Lloyd Masel
Creative Consultant
Lloyd,
Hello my friend. This is a really nicely done piece! It sort of combines the best of a bio and a corporate bio. It’s very informative, very good PR for TFE, and really shows your talent. I’m not sure if you read the Jerusalem Post, but they have a section in their weekend magazine (I think it’s called “New Arrivals”) where they publish features such as this one. Perhaps you and the Taub’s might consider submitting it for consideration?
All the best,
Yoni
There’s lots of good business people in Israel waiting to have their stories published. I’d be happy to feature them and their stories in this blog.
Thanks Yoni
Lloyd
You are certainly right about lots of good business people in Israel; all one has to do is flip through the profiles on Job Shuk to see the immense amount of talent which is available. Maybe this is an area in which you might find a lot of business; you told the story of Avi Noam so well! With corporate bios, bios and press releases, to name but a few, stories of people are told. Again, really nice job, beautifully worded, a PR triumph!