Setting up transcription business from home

Setting up a home office for medical transcription

Now after completion of training you will be enthusiastic to be on your own from the comfort of your home.  Yess that is very tempting offer with the long hours commutation, boss, target etc. but in the long run if you need to sustain as a home transcriptionst, I suggest the best option will be to work in an office setup where you get help for sometime until you gain confidence on your knowledge and know the nuances of the job and what this fields is all about.  Once you are comfortable and confident with your speed, knowledge of the file, field, language, grammar you may want to start up on your own from the comfort of your home at your own pace.

What do one need to start his transcription business from home

First most important thing obviously 😀😀😀 a computer with the following minimum configuration of 1 GB RAM, 60 to 80 GB hard disk, fast microprocessor like intel, dual core etc, quality headsets, foot pedal to play audio file is optional because some transcription software like Express scribe http://www.nch.com.au/ can be used with foot pedal or hand control from keyboard itself. A fast broadband internet connection is also mostly needed as most of the files will be online and a fast reliable net will reduce lot of stress and time consumption in waiting for downloading and uploading files.

Please arrange seating arrangement as comfortable as you can be.  It depends on individual's typing position and comfortable level.

UPS backup is also has become mandatory.  If you are going to do serious business and you are being independent on your own it is best to have at least 5-6 hours, otherwise you will lose business and lines and reputation if there is interruption in power.

These are the basic setup model.  You can also start up a unit by joining some of your friends and make an office setup.  It all depends on the job contract you can acquire and the confidence in your ability to deliver good files.

Thanks for the support.  I have been in this field for more than 10 years and would like to share more of my experience and knowledge with you.  Please follow and post constructive comments.  You can always contact me via mail for any queries.

Will update more on being an independent contractor and how to sustain and practices to become successful in your home business. 💻📁