Is A Legal Transcription Service A Viable Solution?

Question

Home bound caregiver, 50 yrs work history - typist, data entry, administrative secretary, to name a few categories. Desperately seeking to supplement meager retirement benefits. Contemplating starting work from home transcription service. Some $ investment required.

Answer 1

Legal transcription might be a way forward... however it will be all about if your transcription service that you offer will be able to attract customers. Having a contact network is key to starting any transcription service. I started up my own London transcription service. Even though its in London have a look at the website www.transcriptdivas.co.uk  to see what is involved in having a business like a transcription service

Answer 2

Hi !!  Any work of that nature is in demand, so the best way is to  type out some examples of your ability, and then proceed to hawk them around local, offices, where you think you are most likely to get some offers of contacts.

There always seems to be a shortage of "temps" for the firms enlist on a part time basis.

So to it and i hope that you prosper.

Answer 3

The website below, although geared toward medical transcription services, can provide good info for getting started in general transcription as well.