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Old 03-30-2010
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Normally I charge by the hour using the IPS guide to determine the ratio of how long it will take me for a given recording based on things like number of speakers, clarity of audio, does grammar need to be corrected…the list is long. For the type of transcription I do, my estimates range between 3 and 4.5 times the length of the recording using the IPS as a guide. I include time for looking things up on the Internet in that time estimate. I do not do a second pass through the recording unless the client requests it and that will add more time (cost) to the estimate. If I have inaudible notations, etc., I take time to re-listen as I’m doing the initial transcribing.

I just started offering per-audio-minute rates for digital audio and it’s a range depending on the clarity of the recording and how many speakers. In deciding my range, I looked at what other transcription services were charging and made sure that, at a minimum, I would end up at what I needed per hour.

My estimate for a project using the hourly rate or which per-audio-minute price will be used is based on what the client tells me about the recording. Many times the person I’m speaking with hasn’t even listened to it. I emphasize that the actually cost may be higher or lower than my estimate depending on how the recording sounds once I start transcribing.

Hope this helps some.
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Yes, Pam, this is more clear. Thank you.

One more thing--can you tell me where I can obtain a copy of the IPS guide so many transcriptionists and word processors refer to?

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Here's a link to an article by a VA which may help. http://www.ninafeldman.com/resources.htm
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Yes, Pam, this is more clear. Thank you.

One more thing--can you tell me where I can obtain a copy of the IPS guide so many transcriptionists and word processors refer to?

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It's mentioned at the link Cortney provided, about halfway down the page, but the link Nina Feldman provides on that site didn't work for me. I found an order form here and it's talked about here under "Operations."

It's not an inexpensive book, though. My friend bought a copy many years ago, we split the cost, and share the book!

And you're certainly welcome!

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Can anyone explain how payment by the byte works?
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I'm curious as to how the per minute rate would equate to a per page rate? Any help?
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http://www.virtualassistantforums.co...tant/anisemama Thank you for posting your response! This is information that everyone transcriptionist needs. We appreciate the time you took to share your experience with all of us.

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I prefer to charge per audio minute - it means the client will know up front exactly what the cost will be, plus it means I can make more money than an hourly rate.

I recently did a 32 minute audio file and it took me one hour (no I dont type at 200 wpm, it was very clear and a fairly slow speaker). With this client I would have been paid $25 an hour so effectively that's all I'd have got, but by charging per audio minute I got over $39.

It doesnt work with all clients as one of mine do audio plus they might have written notes, I basically charge them an hourly rate BUT this is one of my first clients and I'm happy to keep it that way. If I had a new client approach me that did similar I'd charge them per audio minute for the audio and then an hour rate for the written content.
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I multiply the length of the transcription by 5 i.e. if they dictate for 3 minutes - they are charged for 15. That is taking into account the additional time spent. I find it averages out - some you look up a lot of things, have problems etc / some you don't. Formatting initially is a necessary evil. Hopefully you will be able to save these and use them again - for repeat customers. -- I am interested in different ways of how people are getting paid virtually... also - watch out for those tests.
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I multiply the length of the transcription by 5 i.e. if they dictate for 3 minutes - they are charged for 15. That is taking into account the additional time spent. I find it averages out - some you look up a lot of things, have problems etc / some you don't. Formatting initially is a necessary evil. Hopefully you will be able to save these and use them again - for repeat customers. -- I am interested in different ways of how people are getting paid virtually... also - watch out for those tests.
That's a good way.

I agree, I find with per audio minute it averages out as some jobs you can whizz through and others seem to take forever!
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