Transcription - Virtual Assistant Forums

Amanda Dufries · #1 (**permalink**) 05-17-2008

Hello! I am currently an at home medical transcriptionist. My client still uses microcassettes, which I drive 44 miles a day to pick up and transcribe, and then return the tapes and printed notes the next day. I am planning on venturing into VA this Summer. With gas prices and time contraints, driving to and from is taking a toll and is not something I am willing to continue. Any ideas on how I should pitch this to my client? I would like to keep them as a client, since I am just getting started. However, they are very old fashioned. I have been researching, but am not exactly sure how telecommuting transcription works. I know they will probably not want to spend the $ to get digital recorders/equipment. I have seen it is possible for them to dictate over the phone. How exactly does that work, and what would I need to have on my end to accomplish this? Thanks!!

doddy939 · #2 (**permalink**) 03-29-2009

Have you thought about using an express mail service. Also what about enlarging your turn around time too two days instead of next day. Unless they are paying big $$, you may be getting the short end of this deal.

MIM Enterprises · #3 (**permalink**) 03-29-2009

Hi Amanda,

Do you have a courier service - even a motor bike service that could pick up and return the work for you? This would allow you to occupy your time on new clients and marketing. Just a thought.

cheers

RebeccaT · #4 (**permalink**) 03-30-2009

I was thinking that same thing...a courier or bike...