When it comes to transcription it’s all about value, not cost

When it comes to transcription it’s all about value, not cost

It’s incredibly easy to surf the web and pick the cheapest transcription service you find, but are you getting value for money? In the past I’ve been privy to some work one of my clients had received from a cheap and cheerful transcription service and I was appalled by what I saw. Apart from the terrible spelling, grammar and poor formatting, the report was full of basic errors. To start with there was no consistency, for example they used “78 per cent”, “78%” and “78 percent” on the same page, not to mention the fact they’d typed “stop” where a full stop was supposed to […]

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Benefits of Outsourcing for Small Businesses

Benefits of Outsourcing for Small Businesses

Outsourcing — the practice of using outside firms to handle work normally performed within a company — is a familiar concept to many entrepreneurs. Small companies routinely outsource their payroll processing, accounting, distribution, and many other important functions — often because they have no other choice. Many large companies turn to outsourcing to cut costs. In response, entire industries have evolved to serve companies’ outsourcing needs. But not many businesses thoroughly understand the benefits of outsourcing. It’s true that outsourcing can save money, but that’s not the only (or even the most important) reason to do it. As many firms […]

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