subject: Tips On Choosing The Perfect Transcription Cum Translation Service [print this page] Even with the advances in technology, the paper is still important in a business and is still the most important method of storing information and transmitting the same. Every business, therefore, needs a transcription service from time to time. Transcription involves the transcribing or conversion of video or audio recordings into textual format. Other than business transcription, other popular types of transcriptions are academic transcription, judicial transcription, insurance transcription, medical transcription, and legal transcription, among others.
Consider outsourcing the transcription to transcription services, the best services being multilingual transcription services. Enlisting a professional to transcribe audio to text is advantageous in that you will benefit from their experience and training, you will save money since you need not invest in equipment and staff, and you will be able to concentrate on running your business.
The Internet makes it possible for you to get transcription services in India while you are in the U.S. or transcription services in Canada while you are in Japan. The fact that there are so many options to choose from means making a choice is not always easy. So, how do you ensure you pick the best transcription service?
Consider the services a transcription service is offering vis--vis what you need. A company offering video transcription will not help you much if you are looking for market research transcription. There are, however, companies that offer different services, transcription and otherwise.
Do not lay too much emphasis on cost if you want the best transcription services. However, you should not shy away from haggling over the rates since most transcription services have flexible rates. Consider the number of years the company has been in business, the training, and experience of the transcribers and the credibility and reliability of the company. To check on credibility and reliability, check with consumer protection agencies, ask for portfolios and call past clients, read independent reviews in magazines and review sites, join online discussion forums, read customer testimonials, and get recommendations from people you know.
Consider hiring the transcription services in France, Canada, U.S., UK, Germany, Spain, India, and other countries that are known for their quality services. Stick with one company for all your services (such as interpretation, translation, e-Learning, typesetting, and language training services) since this increases your chances of getting a huge discount.
Consider whether the company offers 24/7 customer support. Other important considerations are the turnaround time, the quality, and accuracy of the transcripts, the equipment to transcribe audio to text, the client service agreement, and the payment method.
