How This Former Teacher Uses Transcription to Help ESL Students
Jul 23, 2020 by Janet Shaughnessy
You can do it. You, reading this blog. If you want to, you CAN do it. That's the lesson for today brought to you by Brooke. Brooke is a graduate of the General Transcription: Theory & Practice course with a background in Japanese and teaching. So how did she end up being a successful...
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How to Create and Use a Transcription Style Guide
Jul 09, 2020 by Janet Shaughnessy
One of the key resources you will use as you pursue your transcription career is a transcription style guide. Every transcription company and client will have their preferred style and format to ensure consistency among multiple transcribers, to align with the company brand, or to meet industry...
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How Marsha Created a Retirement Job Full of Passion
Jun 25, 2020 by Janet Shaughnessy
Marsha is a key member of the Transcribe Anywhere team, and today she shares her story with us. Marsha's career has taken her full circle, from education to court reporting to medical transcription and back to teaching again. And it's not over yet. Read on to learn how Marsha created the...
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The Freelancer’s Guide to Reducing Financial Stress
Jun 11, 2020 by Janet Shaughnessy
You want to start a freelance career, but you're worried about creating and maintaining a stable income while working from home. What if you can't find consistent work as a freelancer? What if you find work and it ends without warning? Financial stress is one of the most common sources of anxiety...
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How Transcription Laid a Foundation for Next-Level Success: Katherine’s story
May 28, 2020 by Janet Shaughnessy
What do technical writing, massage therapy, proofreading, and transcribing all have in common? Today's post comes from Katherine Ferranti. We previously heard from Katherine about 18 months ago, and we are so excited to see how her life continues to be transformed with the help of transcription....
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Avoid Becoming a Victim of Work-From-Home Scams
May 14, 2020 by Janet Shaughnessy
When it comes to online jobs, there are as many scams out there as there are legitimate opportunities (and there are MANY legitimate opportunities these days). But with a few checkpoints, you can avoid being taken for a ride. Avoid the desperation trap and temptation for a fast paycheck that can...
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How to Keep Your Sanity While Working from Home
Mar 31, 2020 by Janet Shaughnessy
Working from home is a real dream for many, but there can be drawbacks that a lot of people don't talk about from distractions, to watching your kids (if they're home too), trying to stay on track and meet deadlines, and more. It can all be a lot. How can you keep your sanity? Check out these 9...
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How To Create A Workable Home Office On a Tight Budget
Mar 05, 2020 by Janet Shaughnessy
Looking for tips on creating a workable home office on a tight budget? You're not alone. Putting together a home office can be pretty expensive. But you need the right equipment to get your business up and running. So how do you create a workable office with a limited budget? Keep reading to find...
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10 Tips To Help You Fight Common Distractions While Working
Feb 14, 2020 by Janet Shaughnessy
Life can move loud and fast. There's always something calling for your attention and trying to distract you from the present moment. This can prove to be challenging to any home business. The work must get done if you want to keep your business going strong. How do you fight the distractions?...
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Fear of Running Out of Money in Retirement? Read About What Joanne Did
Jan 14, 2020 by Janet Shaughnessy
I'm super excited to share Joanne's story today. She recently retired from her job of 35+ years and was ready for the next chapter in her life. She didn't want to sit around the house in retirement and surviving on a social security check is a no-go for many retirees. Read her story to learn...
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