Palm Beach County's Finest Will Be Celebrating 13 Years in Business March 7 2018 [TeamBynes]

It's that time of year again. What time of year are you talking about, you're probably asking yourself. Well, this March 7, Bynes Transcript and Typing Services will toasting to another successful year working as a home based office support service. It's 13 years to be exact.

What makes this celebration so special is the fact that we're a virtual office supporter for small businesses. As I wrote above, we're a home based operation and have clients all over the world that run and maintain their back office tasks. Some of these tasks include, but not limited to are:

• General transcription
• Contact management
• Billing and Invoicing
• Customer Service
• Word Processing

 Start up businesses are the easiest to market to when we started out. [We thought] We soon discovered that getting potential clients to understand the concept of working on a project remotely was a task in and of itself. Just the mere fact of someone or a team of people working for a company in a different location ironically scared people off as opposed to attracting them for future business. UNBELIEVABLE.

I can remember a conversation clearly as if it happened yesterday. It was 2006, and I was in a post office, collecting mail. I was wearing a business T-shrt that said something to the effect of Virtual Office Support, contact us today....or something like that. A gentleman in line looked at my shirt and said, "What the hell is virtual support?" Laughing to myself, I said, "Virtual support or virtual office support is working with a client performing back office tasks from another location," or something like that. I vaguely remember word for word. Anyway, the guy continued to say, "I don't get it. You mean to tell me that if I needed a secretary to help me with some office work, that she could do it from her office?" I was like,"Yep." The guy was like, "Get the hell out of here. Impossible."

Boy, did we have our work cut out for us. We really did. Then, something astonishing happened....in a short amount of time after we decided to form our company, the concept of working remotely was catching on. People were signing on all over the country to have an independent contractor take on their clerical projects while working from a different location. So, we continued to market our products and services and within the following year, we landed a few clients.

According to the website, The Workplace Analytics, and based on the latest statistics on the work-at-home/telework population in the U.S. based on an analysis of 2005-2015 American Community Survey...

 Regular work-at-home, among the non-self-employed population, has grown by 115% since 2005, nearly 10x faster than the rest of the workforce.

And on the website, Gallup.com...

Thirty-seven percent of U.S. workers say they have worked from home, up slightly from 30% last decade but four times greater than the 9% found in 1995.

 Keep in mind that this can easily include workers who chose to work from home as a small business. 

Anyway, I just wanted to point out that we [Bynes Transcript and Typing Service] was onto something huge in 2005 and bit off a piece of the pie.

HAPPY 13 YEARS TEAM BYNES!! 

 

The Perfect 'Transcriptionist' Facebook Group JOIN TODAY!

Hello. I just want everyone to know that we're happy with the growth of our Facebook group, The Perfect 'Transcriptionist'. We never thought it would grow this fast. It was decided by our back office staff  that the team members would not add anybody to the group, but allow people to join organically. To date, we have about 40 people. It's exciting to know that there are people out there who are interested in learning more about the transcription industry. They are interested in learning how to start a transcription company or grow their existing business.

If I've never introduced myself, my name is Frann. I own and operate Bynes Transcript and Typing Services. This March 7 will be 13 years I've been in this business. I can clearly remember what it was like when I started this business and didn't know what my next move would be. I learned the hard way, but you don't have to.  I created the Facebook group for freelancers or business owners who are willing to learn what it takes to work in the transcription industry.

As a member of The Perfect 'Transcriptionist' you are required to participate. I find participation to be very effective when learning. You must post and or comment at least once a week to get the full benefits of being a member. Inactive members will be removed.

So what do you want to know about being an effective transcriber? 

Whether you're a freelancer or a small business owner, you must treat your profession like you're running a fortune 500 company. You must learn the levels of professionalism, learn what effective leadership is. You must learn personal development, and learn the necessary disciplines that attract success. You might think this is a lot to learn about transcribing. Trust me, these changes can impact your entire life, hence your career in transcription.

•  Learn what it takes to be a small business owner
• Discover how to get clients and keep them
• Learn marketing and advertising

  We ask that while in the group that you adhere to group guidelines.

• we ask that you not engage in spammy posts. these will be deleted and you will be deleted from the group
• we ask that you carry yourself in a professional manner 
• we are against the discrimination against race and religion. 
• you will be deleted from the group if you harass or stalk anyone and reported to Facebook officials

By joining this group, you agree to these group guidelines. Email us teambynes@groups.facebook.com

TeamBynes will not buy, sell or trade your personal information.

Join our group! Search for The Perfect 'Transcriptionist' on Facebook and become a member today!

 

Bynes Transcript and Typing Services, since March 2005
Specializes in general transcription
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The Perfect "Transcriptionist" - Start Your Career Now! [TeamBynes]

REVISED December 10 2017
Jump-start Your Transcription Career

The Perfect "Transcriptionist"

Just a reminder: This blog was designed for contractors, freelancers, newbies or anyone who wants to learn more about the transcription business.

I've worked with a lot of freelance transcribers who range on different levels of expertise:

• newbie
• moderate
• and expert

No matter the level of experience, I have come to witness that transcription or the skill of transcribing is an art. It takes creativity, different talents and skill sets to be able to appreciate and master being a transcriber.  A common myth in this industry is that anyone can do this kind of work, and this simply isn't true, not by long shot!  The truth of the matter is, anyone can 'type' but not everyone can transcribe.

So, I created this blog about four or five years ago to reach those who are passionate about learning all they can about transcription. You can reach me at any time if you have questions: teammembers@bynestranscriptions.com

We ask you to feel free to share your tips, ideas, tool and advice as often as you like.  We welcome guest bloggers in this industry that wishes to contribute to our blog.

Additional reading

Pros and cons of working as a transcriber.

Are you in front of your potential clients?

The Perfect Candidate

Join our Facebook Group

Team Bynes Objectives - Our plans are to change the focus a little bit and discuss different aspects of the transcription business; things such as leadership, project management, how to get clients, how to produce quality transcriptions and so forth. If you haven't already, we highly recommend subscribing to this blog in order to receive our information in your email.

A little history

Bynes Transcript and Typing Services, formally A Helping Hand Office Support specializes in processing general transcriptions for professionals for a range of different industries. We've been in business since 2005 and online since 2006 offering back end office support to small businesses. It wasn't until our seventh anniversary, we decided to make some changes.

Some of the industries we provide for:

Journalist

Writers/Authors

Media - Marketing

Churches

Students

Social Media

WHAT'S IN STORE FOR YOUR TRANSCRIPTION BUSINESS IN 2018?? Leave your comments below.

Here are some questions newbies should ask themselves:

• Can I type?
• Am I good at meeting deadlines?
• How is my grammar and punctuation?
• How fluent is my English?
• Can I work independently?
• Do I have what it takes to start and run a transcription business?
• Am I good at research?
• Can I sell my services? 

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Notice to all transcribers! Blog Update! [TeamBynes]

Greetings, it's been a while since 'The Perfect Transcriptionist" posted on our blog. This year has been extremely busy. We've been behind the scenes working on various projects for our back office and as well as our clients.

We trust you've all enjoyed reading our posts on learning more about the transcription industry; punctuation, the need to research, grammar and etc.

Our plans are to change the focus a little bit and discuss different aspects of the transcription business; things such as project management, how to get clients, how to produce quality transcriptions and so forth. If you haven't already, we highly recommend subscribing to this blog in order to receive our information in your email.

 

TeamBynes is pretty serious about working in the transcription industry. We take pride in working with people who feel the same way. Several freelancers have come to us and asked for our help to make them better transcribers. We appreciate this because under skilled people who work only to turn in poor work compromises business success. So we take the initiative to teach all those who want to learn.

If you're thinking about getting started as a transcriber, but don't know where to start, subscribe to this blog to receive tips and advice on being the best transcriber on the internet.

Here are some questions newbies should ask themselves:

• Can I type?
• Am I good at meeting deadlines?
• How is my grammar and punctuation?
• How fluent is my English?
• Can I work independently?
• Do I have what it takes to start and run a transcription business?
• Am I good at research?
• Can I sell my services? 

We hope you enjoyed this post! Subscribe now to receive tips in your email!

Mgmt

Tips for Producing Quality Transcriptions

[updated Jan 02 2015]

Are you always looking for ways to deliver a great transcript? Do you somehow wish you have all the answers in the palm of your hands? Do you want to be pro when it comes to transcribing?

If you answer yes to all of these questions, then read on further. Transcription is not just about typing what you hear and then proofreading it. Rather, it's sort of an art that should be mastered by skilled transcribers.

Here are some great tips that you can incorporate in your transcribing routine to ensure that they are of awesome quality.

• Correct visible errors the speaker may produce. Otherwise, process them if instructed to do so. Usually speakers don't have the best grammar or comprehension when they're speaking and this is not something formal as in writing especially for non-native English speakers. This may be common and you may be inclined to ignore that error. However, it's important that the transcript is understandable and readable. Clients will appreciate it if you correct the grammars in the transcript. 

• Adjust your accuracy. To have great accuracy in your transcript, it's a given you need to be totally skilled in pronunciation and grammar. Always make it a point to prioritize accuracy over speed. This saves you time when it comes to proofreading the transcript.

• Always read your work. It is vital to review and read your work to make sure that every sentence and every paragraph makes sense. This is another great way to identify any mistakes or errors you have missed in the beginning.

• Enjoy transcribing. Enjoy your work! If you don't enjoy it, you will surely have a hard time in this field. Chances are, you'll be prone to making mistakes since the focus won't necessarily be on accuracy, but rather waiting for the job to end. So definitely enjoy. Take breaks in between to rejuvenate yourself and get back to work feeling refreshed.

• Stick to a consistent template for your work. Consistency is key in having great transcriptions. This will make your work a lot easier and more uniform all throughout. 

We recommend following these tips to generate quality work and potentially increase your revenue.

Your turn. Do you have a tip to better streamline the transcription industry?

2015 Company Objections for TeamBynes

Happy New Year Fellow Freelancers!

We are happy to see another year. 2015 shows a lot of promise. We have a lot of projects including updating our business forms and company policies in our Administration Department that we will soon share with you. It is recommended that you subscribe to this blog to receive any and all of our updates.

If you wish to be an active participant on Yammer to receive alerts for new and upcoming transcription jobs in our transcription and front office groups, just email us and ask for an invite.

Here are just some of the adjustments we'll be focusing on this year, this quarter.

• Prescreening for transcribers - we are used to working with newbies, allowing new freelancers to 'get their feet wet' so to speak. This year will be catering to more experienced transcribers; freelancers that understand the value of using correct grammar, punctuation, formatting styles as well as the importance of honoring deadlines.
• Testing - transcription and basic aptitude testing will be required upon hiring.
• Front office team - while we work with one or two clerical specialists at at time, we will create a front office team where all of our administrative departments are covered.
• Company policies [Sales and Marketing departments]  - Project agreements will be updated describing our marketing efforts for each new client.
• Social Media Marketing projects - we'll be revamping our social media marketing strategy and readjusting it calender to focus on certain time tables to match our target market.

We're open to hearing from our audience. If you have any input such as comments, ideas, or ways to help empower freelance transcribers, shoot us an email or submit a comment in this blog post.

Frann, Bynes, Team Leader

Bynes Transcript and Typing Services is Accepting Applications forTranscribers

Hello everyone! I hope everyone is having a good day. We'll be making your good day even better with our good news! We are accepting applications for transcribers!

If you're someone who is looking to earn extra income and have experience in transcribing, we are looking for you. If you know someone who's looking for work and fit our criteria, give them our contact information.

 

As a company, we want to make sure that we have acquired the right kind of people. Hence, we require applicants to take a test to see if you are a good fit for the job. Newbies don't need to worry about this. If you can pass the test and you've done some practicing yourself, then you may just land a job here at Bynes Transcript & Typing Services. Applicants are required to have an odesk account. So feel free and don't hesitate to send us your applications at teammembers@bynestranscriptions.com and we'll make sure that the process will be seamless and smooth.

P.s. join us in our new collaborative site, Yammer. Ask for an invite. 

Dealing with Homophones Part II: Why It Is Important To Understand Their Meanings

On a previous post we had about Homophones, we mentioned that as a transcriptionist, you must consider the group of words surrounding a homophone as this can impact the whole transcript. You must also have a wide English vocabulary so that you can determine which is the correct word to use. It's important that you know their meanings so that the transcript will make sense.

If you don't know how to deal with homophones the right way, it can be a real fuss. Words can get mixed up and meanings of the sentences won't make sense at all.

Let me give you some examples on some homophones: the definitions of each words and how to identify which words to use.

"...will basically sell products..."

"...we'll basically sell products..."

Notice that both fragments make sense. "Will" is a verb expressing the future tense while "we'll" is a contraction of "we will". So which of the two should you use?

If you only heard these words without listening to the preceding one, you will definitely have a hard time figuring out which one to use. However, if you found out that the preceding word is "you", then you will know which one to use. It will be the first set of words. So it's not only important that you know what "will" and "we'll" are, it's also important that you determine the word/s before it.

Here's another example:

"...by that item..."

"...buy that item..."

It's hard to determine which word to use in this one. But if you know the preceding words are "when you", then you'll know which one to use exactly. If the words before that are "place a check mark", then you would choose the first one. Of course, this is assuming that you know their meanings already. "By" is a preposition identifying the agent performing an action while "buy" is to acquire in exchange for money or its equivalent.

Transcribing is not just listening intently to an audio or video recording. It's not just about typing what you heard. It's about understanding the material that you are transcribing especially in this context. It's about making sure that the sentences are coherent with each other and they make sense.

So whenever you encounter homophones, make sure to listen and understand the material you are transcribing. It will create a really big difference to your transcript and to the overall quality of your work.

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Our Administrative Assistant

Ellen, Admin Assist. Bynes Transcriptions

Today, we'd like to introduce to you our administrative assistant. Ellen Flores. She plays a very important role in the business as a whole. We'd like to discuss how Ellen's contributions to the growth of the business as well as her tasks, expectations and responsibilities within the company. We are happy and proud to have her on our team.

An administrative assistant, in any functional business, handles all or most of the day-to-day tasks to make sure the office is running smoothly. Some of Ellen's responsibilities are, but not limited to recruiting new applicants, testing, the screening process and initially filtering the applicants out to see if they are suited for transcriber positions. She is responsible for making sure every applicant hired is competent enough to do their assigned tasks.

Other than recruiting new applicants, Ellen is also responsible for capturing leads from various resources and closing clients' accounts. She's also involved with some of the marketing, such as following up with clients and leads. To top it off, Ellen takes part in filling in with some of our transcription projects, maintaining our CRM database and logging in information and tracking figures across all of our company departments..

Ms. Flores has come to be a very important asset with our company. She's been employed with Bynes Transcript and Typing Services since November 2012. Her scope of responsibility is not only limited to administrative and marketing, but also to the actual services of the company. Hence, she plays a very important role in the business.

Being an administrative assistant requires one to be flexible, organized and skilled when it comes to handling major parts of the business. It's not an easy feat so, we definitely consider the importance and the value of Ms. Ellen Flores as our administrative assistant for our company.

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Dealing with Homophones: Words That Sound Alike But Have Different Spellings

In transcribing a recording, you may encounter words that can have different spellings and meanings. You may be wondering on what the correct spelling is and you may get confused as to what the word should be used. So how do you deal with these?

Words that sound alike but have different spellings and different meanings are called Homophones and to be a competent transcriber, one must carefully consider this group of words as this can make or break a transcription project. 

To be able to distinguish one word from another, you must be knowledgeable in the English vocabulary and you must know the meanings of each word so that you can take it into context and find out which one is the best suited word. 

Here are some of the words that one can get confused and are often misused when it comes to transcribing:

• There, They're and Their

You can notice that these three words are simple to read, but are often the most misused. Especially when you are listening to a recording, one can mistake a "There" for a "Their" or a "They're" for a "There". The best way to deal with this is to understand first and foremost the meaning of these words by stopping first at transcribing and looking them up in the dictionary. Once you have gotten a good grasp of their differences, listen to the recording once again and take each word into the context of what is being said. Then compare which one makes sense the most.

Other homophones that are often misused include the following:

• Right, Write
• His, He's
• To, Too, Two
• Hear, Here
• Weight, Wait

This are just a few of the many homophones that are commonly muddled. Be sure to improve your English vocabulary to decrease the chances of committing this mistake and consult your dictionary as a grammar or a spell checker may still accept a wrongly used homophone.

Transcription for Starters

For newbies who are just starting the Transcriptionist Career, transcribing can be a daunting task especially if you've been given an audio where you can barely hear what the speaker is saying and has a lot of noise around it. You'll end up getting frustrated without finishing the job. You might be confused as to what equipment you need to prepare or what software to use in order to transcribe effectively and efficiently. To have some clarity in transcribing, here are some snippets of what you can do to start transcribing away.

Transcription Software and Headphones

First and foremost, you need a transcription software and headphones that you can become comfortable with. The software must have all the functions and features necessary to transcribe seamlessly and that it must be user-friendly as well. There are many transcription software that you can choose from and here are just some that you can try out for yourself. You can weigh out their pros and cons to find the one according to your preferences.

Express Scribe - It is a free transcription tool that can both run on PC or Mac. It's one of the most popular transcription software out in the market so go ahead and give it a try.

InqScribe - With Inqscribe, you can caption and transcribe audios. It's very useful when it comes to transcribing and it quite easy to use. You will be able to work faster and more efficiently in using this tool. InqScribe comes with a price but you can, however, download a 30-day trial so you can try it out for yourself.

EureScribe - EureScribe is another software which can help you in transcribing audio files and supports a lot of audio and video formats. You are sure to face transcription challenges with ease using this powerful software.

With regards to the headphones, make sure that both channels are working and are enough for you to hear every word spoken from the audio.

Keyboard Shortcuts

Once you have selected your preferred transcription software and downloaded it, you will now need to set up keyboard shortcuts that you are most comfortable with. If the software that you are using is user-friendly, you will be able to find the settings on how to change this base on your preference. 

Audio Transcription

Now that you have set up your transcription software and keyboard shortcuts, all you need to do is upload the audio that needs transcribing and then start away.  

If you are transcribing an audio wherein the speaker speaks very fast, a lot of transcription software has a key to slow down the audio. This will make it easier for you to clarify what the speaker is saying. Then you can just return it to the normal speed by pressing another key when it's not hard to understand anymore. This is to save time in transcribing.

Proofreading

Now that you have finished transcribing the file, another important thing to do is to proofread your transcription and find any spelling, grammar, punctuation and comprehension mistakes in it. You must have a good command of the English Grammar, Spelling, and Reading Comprehension to make sure that the transcript is impeccable. And after that, you can then format the transcript based on your template to retain consistency.

Now this does not constitute all there is to know about Transcription. This is just the beginning and it will take a lot of practice and a lot of transcription jobs before you get a hang of it. Be sure to practice always and find ways to become better at transcribing.

Are you a newbie and would like to share your experience? Post it in the comments section below.

Proofreading and Transcribing Comes Hand In Hand

Working as a Transcriber

Working as a transcriber also requires you to proofread your transcription. It may not apply to all, but it's quite essential to proofread transcriptions as it enhances the quality of your work. Also, you get to avoid unnecessary grammatical errors, punctuations and typos just because you typed them by mistake in the first place. Mistakes like these can never be avoided when transcribing. That is why it is important to proofread after every transcription job. 

One of the main goals about transcription is to provide an accurate and lucid transcription to the client requesting for the transcript. Clients and customers who receive badly transcribed documents with typos and improper grammar would start to wonder if they have hired a professional transcriber. Being a professional transcriber takes time and effort. One cannot easily become a professional transcriber simply by knowing how to type and listen accordingly. It is a skill that is mastered with time and with conscious efforts to develop it. Proofreading is part of that skill.

Here are some guidelines to consider when proofreading a transcript:

• Always consider the clients'/customers' needs on his/her request to have a file transcribed. Clients have different needs and you must cater to them based on their instructions and how they want the outcome to look like. How they are going to use the transcript is also important to know so that you can customize based on their uses of it.

• Consistency. When proofreading, you should have consistency in mind so that your transcript can easily be understood. Double check the formatting, layout and style of your transcript to make sure that they are consistent all throughout the document.

• Completeness. Be sure to check that you have transcribed all the important sections of the file being transcribed and that you didn't miss anything. That's what constitutes completeness.

• Correctness. As you proofread the transcript you have just made, always check the correctness of the spelling, typography, layout, and grammar. This is where most transcribers get wrong as they transcribe the file away. Simple words can get their spelling scrambled up and it only takes a careful proofreading job to identify it. Make sure to consider the correctness of the whole document when proofreading.

In this ever-changing world where time is very valuable, people may overlook the little details just to accomplish a project, task, or job. Transcribers are no exception in this. Quality should not be compromised over quantity and if quality is not to be compromised, proofreading is as important as transcribing.

Do you proofread? Share your story in the comment section below

Hello, I'm Ruby with Bynes Transcript and Typing Services

New News

 New Office Assistant

Hey everyone! It's quite an honor working with Bynes Transcript and Typing Services and although I'm still quite new to the company, I can say a lot of good things already about them.Working with them is such a great experience.

Bynes Transcript and Typing Services

My name is Ruby  


By the way, I'm Ruby, the new clerical assistant and you'll be reading a lot from me from this blog. I'll make sure to bring you up-to-date and informative posts pertaining to everything you need to know about transcriptions and how to be an established and respected freelance transcribers.

As a clerical assistant of this wonderful company, I am in charge of delivering tasks and projects in a timely manner on a daily basis depending on the needs of the company.


It's quite an honor to be working with the Bynes Transcript and Typing Services Team and I am definitely looking forward to many more years with them.

Aside from that and from updating you with news and informative articles and helpful tips of being a freelance transcriber, I will also be the one to update you about the whereabouts of Bynes Transcript and Typing Services on social networking sites such as Twitter and Facebook. This is to ensure that you get the information you need at the time you need them.

Well, these are just some of my responsibilities. I look forward to working with the Bynes Team and to give you read-worthy articles to help you with your Freelance Transcription career.

Say hello to Ruby

[In the comment box below, take this opportunity to welcome Ruby to the team!]

What's Been Happening Lately at Bynes Transcript and Typing Services

Follow ups and updates

Some time has passed since our last post. It's been about two months since our last post. And there is good reason for it.  +Frann Bynes and her team are working on a couple of projects - projects with deadlines.

• Income Taxes
• End of Fiscal Year approaching
• 8th Business Anniversary
• Training 
• Marketing and Anniversary promotion.

It seems like all of these events are due in March, no later than April.  Nevertheless, we are making it happen.

I was talking to a colleague about a product she is selling that was made specifically with transcribers in mind. 'Transcription Boot-Camp'. This is a program that will walk you through step by step in every area of the transcription industry from developing your skills, learning how to listen, marketing and so much more.
This program is perfect for the freelancer transcriber that wants to leap into this industry as a career.

Work with me. I will be uploading 'boot-camp' information soon. This product is really worth it and a smart investment. Invest in you, your business-your life.

Stop by our facebook page to wish us an 8th Anniversary. Yes, we've been taking care of you and your business for years.

  
To show our appreciation, we are taking off 15% on all transcription orders. To get started, click here.

Is General Transcription a Career Move for You?

Let's get this New Year started!

Hooray! You've made it past the proverbial 'end of the world' scare featured on December 21 2012 and a few hours ago, wished and prayed a new year in. Like we said, you made it.  Now what? January 1st is here already knocking on the door of tomorrow. Time to start thinking goals, objectives and career.

Why we created this blog

Goals, dreams, minor pursuits, success, stability. Whatever your aspirations are, we want you to know that we know exactly what you're thinking and your thoughts are probably up in the air about what you want to do. Okay, so our industry is transcribing and if you've subscribed to this blog, chances are, transcribing is your industry too.

This blog was designed with you in mind, the freelancing transcriptionist, the freelance worker who transcribes for a living. If you're just starting out, you'll soon realize that this industry can be a scary place simply because there is a tremendous amount of competition. There are several niches to choose from and loads of do's and don'ts to follow. If you've been in the business for a while, then you know exactly what I am talking about. New or not, we want you to take a look around here, feel comfortable and grab all of the information we have to share with you.


Why we consider our freelancers to be a part of our team

Freelancers are considered team members with Bynes Transcript & Typing Services because they are just that  - a team. I have to tell you most of the time, if it wasn't for our team, we'd still be back there purchasing 'liquid' white out from Office Depot to correct type writer errors! Funny, huh? Our members are diligent in providing the best work on the planet - yes, the planet! They're dedicated, they communicate, they improvise if need to. These are traits worth fighting for when you're working with people.

How are we able to pick such pristine workers?

Passion for what you love to do

It's all a part of our interview process. No, we do not grill our candidates. We simply ask them a series of questions about themselves, past experiences working online and to give a detailed description of the most challenging project they've worked on.  We do this to be able to learn more about each person that will be potentially working with us. I observe how they answer just as well as what their responses are. Believe it or not, you can learn great things about people this way. In my organization, I look for compassionate, patient, well-mannered, leader-ship type candidates to become a part of our team.

More to come

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Three Awesome Advantages of Working with Experienced Contractors

Experienced transcriptionists earn more

As there people who gamble for mediocre companies or contractors to handle their work, there are also prudent ones who entrust their volumes of tasks be acted upon by experienced contractors. Which of them will surely get the better output? The answer lies on experience. Experience comes not in quick. It is seasoned by time, dedication and innovation. Contractors driven by mediocrity are usually motivated by profit to the extent of sacrificing output quality, customer satisfaction and warranty. But experienced contractors know very well what customers or clients want. They want the great value for their hard earned money, they want their work be done and delivered on the agreed time, and lastly, they want quality work. Anchoring on these three wants customers view as essentials, it is likewise on these three that this article will be dealing as the three advantages of working with experienced contractors.

Great value for your money

The risk of hiring or working with experienced contractors is minimal if not at zero level. It is a given fact that experienced contractors are asking higher rates for their services than others but the end result will definitely result to customer’s satisfaction. In this way, customers get the great value for the money they spent. Given the vast experience they gained in the business, contractors mean what they specified in the agreement or contract. Normally, they did not play “hocus focus” deal in terms of fees as compared to some who practice collecting some hidden fees after completing the tasks which left customers caught off handed. Experienced contractors’ asking price may be high but worth taking when viewed in the eyes of a potential client.

Timely

Working with experienced contractors eats minimal time. When the agreement is deemed final between you and the contractor, the least you can do is wait for the agreed time of delivery. This is true to experienced contractors doing transcription services. They are primarily the ones who will give updates to the customers regarding the tasks they are working on and the other way around. They regard customers’ time very important and they want them not to be distracted from their usual work. Experienced contractors know well the craft as they are in the business for years.

Quality work

When the final work is done, customers can expect great relief as the output work is guaranteed to be of high quality. Experienced contractors employed seasoned employees. The pool of workers doing the job is well trained and fully acquainted with the nature of the work. Quality comes when the ones working on the specific job have the passion, dedication and skill or talent to perform the given task. There is simply no quality to the work if the motivation is purely based on economic gains, done in haste and clouded with malicious intent. Quality work makes a lot of sense as to the relatively high amount paid. Working with experienced contractors is justified by the quality of work rendered to the customer’s delight and satisfaction accompanied by warranty and good rapport. 

Can you think of some advantages of working with experienced contractors?  Leave your answers in the comment box.

    

Goals in 2013 for Freelancers

Company's goals for this blog

We at Bynes Transcript & Typing Services have a lot of wonderful ideas and ventures in store for this blog and the members of this blog. One of our main goals and the main reason why this blog was created in the first place, is to keep freelancers informed and encouraged. This will be the hub for news pertaining to the transcription industry.

Here are some other goals

• Advertising opening projects/jobs
• Setting up a mailing list for e-courses
• Creating a database for clients requesting service
• Opening spots for guest posting

Send an email to us if you have ideas you feel will help this blog. Teammembers@bynestranscriptions.

Time to Wake up

 Yes, it's time to wake up and get the new year 2013 started. If you're serious about being a transcriptionist [or transcriber], then you've come to the right place.

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