This might seem obvious, but more and more atrocious spelling is creeping into business as people are no longer able to write their language correctly, or prefer to pay foreigners a lower amount to do it badly. There are also many foreign writers and transcriptionists who offer their services for very little money, but the old saying ‘you get what you pay for’ is usually true. Recently a PR company advertised “We can help you find your niece”. Now, if your niece is lost, they

Transcribing is not simply about listening to a recording and typing it. it is about much more than that and requires certain skills. Here is a brief list of some of those skills: Research Researching the subject matter so you better understand what is being said is perhaps the most important part of being a transcriptionist. Learning a little about the subject first helps you know the correct terms and understand what is being said in a more precise manner. It also lets you