Why Transcription Service Is An Ideal Work From Home Option

Why my transcription service is an ideal work from home option

Transcription is the art of converting recorded audio or video files into a text format. It requires the ability of hearing the audio version quite perfectly and converting into written form in a consistent manner. There are various kinds of transcription services available like medical, legal, business, general, academic transcription. Some needs no specialized background, but some other transcription services like medical transcription, legal transcription need a good background in those respective fields.

Working from home is a very common phrase used in developed countries like United States. It is now slowly getting spread in other developing countries. Thanks to the increasing access of the internet all across the world, millions of people are looking for opportunities where they can make good amount of money sitting at home and transcription service is an ideal option for them.

While academic transcription and business transcription needs no specialized study, medical transcription requires knowledge of the medical terminologies used. If you have a strong understanding of medical terminology and procedures, you can turn that expertise into a successful career in medical transcription.

Business transcription is a specialized field, which requires specialists to do the transcription work.

It includes-

1. Focus groups- Focus group transcription is usually required by college and university students, market research team, legal and medical professionals. Basically focus groups are persons discussing over an issue or issues and giving their personal judgements.

2. Surveys, research reports

3. Books, manuscripts-Although book publishers often have personal letters and meetings they like transcribed, they also often have work to be edited. Good transcriptionists are also good at editing as it goes hand in hand with the job. Book publishers need people with a keen eye for detail to help edit transcripts.

4. TV/Radio shows

5. Interviews, lectures, speeches-

6. Financial meetings, general meetings

7. Seminars, conferences-Seminar and conference transcripts can be required by medical professionals, financial institutions, students, universities and corporate organizations. Conference transcription usually requires a transcript using intelligent verbatim

It is not at all difficult to start a work from home transcription business. Compared to many other home-based businesses, the start-up costs are relatively low in transcription services. One can do an online course, though no degree is required to start a business. All you need to start a transcription service business includes a computer, a printer, transcriber and some reference books. The skills you should require includes good grammar skills, listening skills, ability to type, basic knowledge on computer and the ability to meet the deadlines.

Transcription service as a career is ideal for a home-based entrepreneur. Investment is minimal as there is no need to open an office. No commuting cost, no strategic location is required. All you need is commitment, determination and willingness to work to make a successful career out of it.

Copyright (c) 2010 Ajay Prasad
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About the Author:
Ajay Prasad is the President of GMR Transcription Inc., an Orange County, California based company and has been providing accurate and affordable transcription services of all types over the years. GMR also provides Business Transcription specializing in meeting transcription, conference transcription and interview transcription.