This is the Ultimate Guide to Working From Home in General Transcription

Jun 21, 2021 by Janet Shaughnessy
Did you know that one of the best work-from-home jobs is working in general transcription and its companion, legal transcription? If you are suffering from corporate burnout, looking for a flexible career so you can spend time with family, or seeking another income stream in your retirement, you...
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Transcription Was the Doorway Back Into the Workforce for This Stay-at-Home Mom

Nov 19, 2020 by Janet Shaughnessy
Being a stay-at-home mom is a privilege and full of both hard work and immense rewards. But once her kids were in school, Araceli was looking for something more. Her main priority was being home when her kids needed her, but she also wanted to reenter the workforce. She wanted a job that would...
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Bounce Back from Burnout by Working from Home as a Transcriptionist - Joanna’s Story

Aug 20, 2020 by Janet Shaughnessy
When you are burnt out, stressed out, and undergoing major life transitions, learning a new skill and taking your career on a complete 180 might seem illogical. But that's exactly what happened to Joanna! Let's find out how transcription opened new doors and gave her the flexibility to enjoy her...
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How to Quit Your 9 to 5 and Start a Transcription Business

Aug 07, 2019 by Janet Shaughnessy
How would it feel to be able to quit your 9-to-5 job and start your own freelance transcription business? If you've ever dreamed about working for yourself in a freelance capacity online but feel trapped by the shackles of the 9-to-5 life, keep reading! How to Get Started It all begins with the...
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4 Ways to Finance Your Nomadic Travel Lifestyle

May 30, 2019 by Janet Shaughnessy
Today's post is provided by Molly Barnes of Digital Nomad Life. You've spent the last few years becoming the independent person you've wanted to be your whole life, and you've never been happier. You work for yourself. You travel regularly, rarely settling down anywhere for too long, and love...
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10 More Tools To Help Keep You Organized This Year

Feb 20, 2019 by Janet Shaughnessy
Updated 6/9/2020 Are you struggling to stay on top of your transcription jobs? Having a hard time staying organized?  Like we mentioned before, having many transcription clients is a nice problem to have.  If you took our advice, you use tools like pen and paper, mobile apps,...
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5 Things You Need to Know Before Working from Home

Dec 03, 2018 by Janet Shaughnessy
Working from home may sound easier than going to an office. No commute. No "business attire." No incessant chatter from the person in the next cubicle.  But it definitely comes with its own challenges. After all, working from home is still working. Before you begin, it’s a good...
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3 Tools to Help You Organize Your Transcription Business

Nov 12, 2018 by Janet Shaughnessy
Having many transcription clients is a great problem to have. More work means more money, right? But sometimes staying organized can be a challenge. Thankfully, there are resources you can use to help keep track of deadlines, formats, or anything else floating around in your head. If you find...
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Common Challenges Transcriptionists Face and How to Handle Them: Part Two

Oct 01, 2018 by Janet Shaughnessy
We previously discussed how to deal with poor audio quality, an issue that deserved its very own blog post! Today we are going to discuss other common challenges transcriptionists face, from boredom to bodily aches and pains and more. Even though these challenges can be difficult, there are still...
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19 Transcription Clients That Need Your Services

Sep 17, 2018 by Janet Shaughnessy
Instead of hearing from me today, we're featuring guest writer Chloe Brittain of Opal Transcription Services! Chloe is a freelance writer and transcriptionist, plus she's the owner of Opal Transcription Services, an audio transcription company serving clients in North America and abroad. You can...
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