Voice Recognition Software – Is it the End for Transcription Services?

Voice Recognition Technology is Only Going to Improve   Voice Recognition Software- it almost sounds menacing “voice recognition software”, and it is for many of us who make our living transcribing audio and video recordings. But one must be realistic and ask, “Is the technology going away?” No. “Will research and development continue and will …

Question: What Constitutes Professional Identity Fraud?

I am writing a follow-up blog regarding my post on 7/19, The Data Revolution – My Battle Lines Are Drawn.  I have removed the name of the platform, but would like some feedback on how things are shaking out. A Brief History… I have been working as a freelancer for almost two years.  I discovered …

In the ‘Social Data Revolution’ Our Strategies Must Change

One of my clients is both a university professor and private consultant.  He lectures about the “Social Data Revolution.”  The Industrial Revolution changed the entire fabric of our lives, and so the Social Data Revolution is bringing about massive change which is both exciting and a bit worrisome.  Professor Andreas Weigend speaks about explicit data and …

Technically Correct is not Always Correct

I know this is Tamara’s Blog, but my husband wanted to share a few insights he just discovered about transcribing and editing. My name is Hezy – I’m Tamara’s husband. I asked her if I could write a short article for her blog because I just learned something from her about the art, if you …

Finding the Right Transcriptionist – It is More than Price and Turnaround

When searching for the right transcriptionist, you should consider more than the cost, and turnaround time.  True, we all have money and time constraints, but sometimes in an effort to be thrifty, we cost ourselves more of both. With the Internet, it’s possible to hire inexpensive transcription services to convert the spoken word, (notes – …

What Success Takes – Golden Nuggets I Was Honored to Transcribe

I had the great pleasure of transcribing all the interviews and chapter notes for Garrett Pierson’s wonderful new book, What Success Takes. I was pleasantly surprised while I listened to the interviews because it was unlike so many other self-help, “rah-rah” books. It was a wonderful journey of discovery for me, an inspiration to hear …

Outsource Solution is a Win-Win Solution

The world has changed so much in the last few years.  Job opportunities are no longer limited by location.  With the explosion of the outsource market, service providers are able to work with clients from all over the world.  There are many benefits for both sides. CLIENTS: Clients pay only for work performed. Insurance costs …

More Than Just Transcriptions – I strive to build relationships and trust

I work hard at delivering "intelligent" transcription services that are customer driven.  I have billed over 2,000 hours on transcriptions in less than a year and a half, and have nothing but delighted clients.  Most of them are long-term assignments.  In this difficult economy, how have I made myself stand out from the crowd?  It …