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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...

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...

Parenting and Working From Home -- Can You Do Both?

Jul 26, 2018 by Janet Shaughnessy

I'm excited to welcome Lisa to the blog! Lisa is a work-at-home, homeschooling mom of four kiddos. She knows a thing or two about juggling parenting and working from home, and she's been kind enough to share her expertise with us today. Take it away, Lisa! *** Because more and more people are...

Guest Post: 3 Truths About Negativity + How to Overcome Your Harshest Critics

Feb 26, 2018 by Janet Shaughnessy

I'm thrilled to feature my good friend Caitlin Pyle on the blog! Caitlin is the founder of Proofread Anywhere and the Work-at-Home School, and today she's giving us the scoop on dealing with negativity and critics. I know that's a topic that every single one of us can relate to, both on a...

10+ Tools for Transcriptionists Who Want to Make Money

Jan 01, 2018 by Janet Shaughnessy

I often get asked what is needed to start a freelance transcription business. People are sometimes surprised to hear that compared to other businesses out there, transcription really doesn't take that much! So I thought I'd share with you all some of my favorite resources and tools for...

How to Make Your New Year's Resolutions Stick

Dec 20, 2017 by Janet Shaughnessy

Ladies and gentlemen, it's that time of year again. The time we decide to make New Year's resolutions... or the time we say, "Nope, New Year's resolutions aren't for me." Resolutions work for some people; they epically fail for others. There are thousands of articles out there saying why you...

7 Ways to Stay Focused and Make Money as a Transcriptionist

Oct 23, 2017 by Janet Shaughnessy

Truth bomb: Running a transcription business from home isn't for everyone. Some people simply can't handle it. If you're already a student of mine or have looked into starting one of my transcription courses, you know I make a very, very clear point: if you don't want to put in the work to...

10 Ways to Maintain a Healthy Work-Life Balance

Sep 28, 2017 by Janet Shaughnessy

Whether you work from home... or you work a 9-to-5 job, we all face one challenging goal together. A work-life balance. Am I spending too much time with work and not enough on family? Am I too stressed out with home stuff that I slack on the job? You're not alone! We all have a hard time not...

4 Keys to Growing Your Freelance Transcription Business

Aug 17, 2017 by Janet Shaughnessy

Let me be honest with you here (that's what you've come to expect from me anyway!). There's no trick or magic pill to growing your transcription business -- or ANY business, for that matter. What it takes is plenty of hard work and dedication. If you're one of the few who is...

5 Ways to Get Fired as a Transcriptionist

Jul 04, 2017 by Janet Shaughnessy

Starting a new career or freelance business is 100% challenging. There is a LOT to learn. Not to mention the nerves that start up. It can be intimidating, right? Even after taking one of my transcription courses and getting all the training you need, the real-life test comes when you actually...

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