RESOURCES FOR WORK-FROM-HOME GENERAL TRANSCRIPTIONISTS

1. Free typing training – www.typingweb.com
2. Typing accuracy and speed certification – www.typingweb.com
3. Online transcription training & certification – www.transcriptioncertificationinstitute.org
4. Transcribing equipment – StartStop.com
5. Website design and marketing solutions – www.gmrwebteam.com
6. Online transcription services platform – www.TranscriptionCertificationInstitute.org
7. Low cost business registration – www.legalzoom.com
8. Employee identification number online – http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=102767,00.html
9. Free posting of your service – www.craigslist.org
10. Freelance transcriptionist sites for listed project leads (you may need to pay for the leads at some sites):
    1. www.elance.com
    2. www.guru.com
    3. www.ifreelance.com
    4. www.shelancers.com
    5. www.quotecatcher.com
    6. www.quote-it.com
    7. www.vendorseek.com
    8. www.buyerzone.com
    9. www.craigslist.org
11. Marketing Resources
    1. www.gmrwebteam.com – website design, maintenance and marketing
    2. www.onlinebizhq.org – coaching for new entrepreneurs and small businesses
    3. www.transcriptionvendors.com –matchmaking website for transcriptionists and clients
    4. www.gmrhq.com – marketing strategy and business consulting for small and startup businesses
12. Free FTP for large file transfer (for transcriptionists not using Transcription Certification Institute platform) – www.yousendit.com
13. Social Media Websites for creating profiles:
    1. www.facebook.com
    2. www.linkedin.com
    3. www.ling.com
    4. www.myspace.com
    5. www.transcriptionvendors.com – focused on transcriptionists and transcription companies. Requires annual registration fee.
14. How to find transcription companies to apply for employment as Independent Contractor?
    1. Go to www.google.com
    2. Type “transcription services” on the search bar
    3. You will find number of transcription companies in the organic and sponsored sections.
    4. Apply at the companies coming on the organic search first because they are typically more established transcription companies.
    5. Once you have exhausted companies on the organic search, apply to the companies listed on the sponsored search section.