Business Transcription Services
Why Trust Ditto for Corporate and Business Transcription?
The world of commerce is like stepping onto a chessboard. One slight misstep or miscalculation can spell catastrophe. Trust cannot be dismissed as a buzzword or water cooler chatter. It must be earned. Constantly.
For Ditto Transcripts, experience matters. Big time. While our experienced transcriptionists have the flexibility to provide financial transcription services and meet business demands, they know the words “confidentiality” and “NDA” are not flexible one bit. Integrity is everything. Just as you keep yours, we work hard to keep ours.
For all those in business and finance, Ditto Transcripts delivers:
- Deep transcription experience hitting the highest quality
- 99% accuracy for all financial transcription services and to your formatting specifications and requirements
- U.S.-based to ensure document quality and confidentiality of recordings and transcripts. We are prepared to provide an NDA or confidentiality agreement at any time. We also have general liability and cyber liability policies in place
- All transcriptionists undergo extensive screening, testing and criminal background check prior to hire
- Rapid turnaround times, from 1-2 business day rush up to 6‒10 business days, with same-day turnaround available when you call to confirm
- Toll-free telephone dictation, telephone support and free iPhone app
- Unlimited customer support services
- No long-term contract required
What We Transcribe for Businesses
From board meetings to earnings calls, our business transcription services cover the recordings your company relies on. Every file is typed by 100% human, U.S.-based transcriptionists.
Group Discussions
Presentations
Focus Group transcription
Video Transcription
Teleconferences
Training Seminars
Workshops
Earnings Calls
Business Plans/Newsletters
Market Research transcription
Training Manuals
Business Meeting transcription
Board Room Meetings transcription
Internal Calls
Annual Meetings
And more
Board Meetings and Meeting Minutes
Board, committee and annual meetings need a record that names every speaker and captures every motion, vote and action item. Our transcriptionists identify each director and officer by name, and our meeting minutes transcription services turn the recording into minutes formatted to your template.
Earnings Calls and Investor Briefings
Earnings calls mix prepared remarks with fast analyst Q&A, so every figure, ticker and financial term has to be right. We label each executive and each analyst with their firm, and deliver a clean transcript you can share with investors or keep for your records.
Focus Groups and Market Research
Focus groups, in-depth interviews and consumer panels often have several participants talking at once. We separate the moderator from each participant and keep their exact words, so your research team can code and quote responses with confidence.
HR, Executive and Customer Interviews
HR interviews and internal investigations, executive interviews and customer calls often contain sensitive information. Every recording is handled by background-checked, U.S.-based transcriptionists, and we will sign your NDA or confidentiality agreement.
Conference Calls, Webinars and Zoom or Teams Recordings
Send us the recording from Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a webinar platform or a phone conference, and we will return an accurate, speaker-labeled transcript. It’s ready to use as meeting notes, training material or content for your team.
Who Relies on Ditto for Business and Financial Transcription?
Commercial and Private Bankers
Corporate Financial Advisors
CEOs/CFOs
Financial Planners
Insurance Companies
Investment Bankers
Video to Text
Money Managers
Call Centers
Financial Institutions
See the full business transcription pricing page for add-on rates and billing details.
Determine your budget with our super-duper calculator.
Business Transcription Rates
Business transcription at Ditto costs $1.50 to $5.00 per audio minute, depending on turnaround and number of speakers. At our standard Category A rate of $1.75 per audio minute (3 to 5 business days), a 60-minute two-person meeting costs $105. Rush delivery in 1 to 2 business days is $2.25 per audio minute.
Category A covers recordings with 1 or 2 speakers. Category B covers recordings with 3 or more speakers or difficult audio.
| Category | Rush (1-2 business days) | Standard (3-5 business days) | Extended (6-10 business days) |
|---|---|---|---|
| A: 1 or 2 speakers | $2.25 per min | $1.75 per min | $1.50 per min |
| B: 3+ speakers or difficult audio | $5.00 per min | $3.00 per min | $2.50 per min |
What Business Transcription Costs: Worked Examples
| Recording | Category | Standard (3-5 business days) | Rush (1-2 business days) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90-minute one-on-one interview | A ($1.75 / $2.25 per min) | 90 x $1.75 = $157.50 | 90 x $2.25 = $202.50 |
| 60-minute board meeting | B ($3.00 / $5.00 per min) | 60 x $3.00 = $180.00 | 60 x $5.00 = $300.00 |
| 90-minute focus group | B ($3.00 / $5.00 per min) | 90 x $3.00 = $270.00 | 90 x $5.00 = $450.00 |
| 60-minute earnings call | B ($3.00 / $5.00 per min) | 60 x $3.00 = $180.00 | 60 x $5.00 = $300.00 |
Extended turnaround (6 to 10 business days) lowers Category A to $1.50 and Category B to $2.50 per audio minute. Verbatim transcription, time stamps and notarized transcripts are available as add-ons, and court-certified transcription is included at no extra charge. Standard orders have a $100 project minimum and rush orders have a $150 minimum. Every transcript is produced by 100% human, U.S.-based transcriptionists with a 99% accuracy guarantee.
Need it the same day? Call our office at (720) 287-3710 to confirm. Same-day turnaround depends on the audio length, number of speakers, audio quality and complexity of the subject matter.
Is AI Meeting Transcription Accurate Enough for Business?
AI meeting tools can give you a quick rough draft, but not a record you can rely on. In Ditto’s study of AI vs human transcription accuracy, AI tools averaged just 61.92% accuracy, compared with 99% for our human transcriptionists. For business recordings, that gap means missed numbers, mixed-up speakers and a transcript someone has to fix line by line.
| Business need | AI meeting tools | Ditto’s human transcriptionists |
|---|---|---|
| Earnings calls and financial terms | Can mishear figures, tickers and terms like EBITDA or basis points | Numbers and financial terms checked in context |
| Board meetings and focus groups | Speaker labels often break down with several voices | Each speaker identified accurately |
| Crosstalk, accents and jargon | Overlapping speech and industry terms get dropped or guessed | Handled by experienced U.S.-based transcriptionists |
| Confidentiality | Meeting bots may store recordings or use data under the vendor’s terms | Background-checked staff who sign NDAs, secure file handling |
| Legal and compliance records | Errors you have to find and fix yourself | 99% accuracy guarantee |
When a transcript becomes the official record of what was said, you need it right the first time. Every Ditto business transcript is typed by 100% human, U.S.-based transcriptionists, with rush delivery in 1-2 business days and same-day turnaround when you call to confirm.
Offshoring your business transcription services costs more in the long run
Like AI, offshoring transcription work is becoming increasingly popular among businesses. Transcription services from Europe, Latin America, and Asia boast high accuracy rates and fast turnaround times. Possibly the most alluring benefit of all is saving money.
However, there are many arguments on whether choosing an offshore company actually saves your business money in the long run as people are becoming aware of hidden costs. They include:
The cost of selecting a vendor
When you outsource a service, you pay the expense of a service provider, which can cost anywhere from 0.2% to 2% in addition to the annual cost of the deal. To put it into perspective, sending $20,000 of work overseas would cost you anywhere from $40 to $400 each year.
The selection costs include sending RFPs and evaluating the responses, documenting requirements, and negotiating a contract. A foreign project manager could be working on this, and several others, all at the same time as everyone sees a profit opportunity in doing higher volumes.
There are also legal fees. Some companies hire an outsourcing advisor for an equal cost of doing it themselves. The entire process can take six months to one year, depending on the nature of the contract.
The cost of layoffs
Suppose you used to work with a US-based business transcription service or an in-house transcriptionist and are now switching to offshore. In the latter case, you may pay some unanticipated expenses like severance and unemployment benefits increases.
Layoffs can also cause significant morale problems among workers, in some cases leading to disaffection and work slowdowns. Companies with experience offshoring should factor in the productivity dips and potential legal action from laid-off employees into their cost-benefit analysis.
The cultural cost
You simply cannot replace an American with someone from a different cultural background. A reason for this is that every culture has its own idea of work ethics and perspectives. Something that may seem like common sense to an American could be entirely bogus for someone reviewing your work overseas.
In transcription, context is everything. It’s what helps boost accuracy rates. The biggest issue with using foreigners for transcription is that they don’t understand the context and miss key points simply because they don’t live here. For example, they may not know what “Thanksgiving” is and transcribe it as “thanks for giving.” “Bachelorette party” could be confused with “bachelor’s degree.” Some things are common in American culture and aren’t experienced in other parts of the world, creating a lack of knowledge.
The cost of managing an offshore contract
Managing an offshore contract presents itself with a significant amount of work, including invoicing, auditing, ensuring the cost centers are charged correctly, and recording time properly. And the more projects you send offshore, the more you’ll have to keep track of.
There’s also the risk of what happens if the provider breaks a contract or agreement. The cost of getting an international lawyer to go after someone overseas for breaking a contract (including an NDA agreement) is astronomical. People can simply disappear and never be seen again. It’s different if you are a large company like Apple or Google with offices all over the world. There are maybe 100 companies that have the power to enforce contracts worldwide.
The enormous cost of editing
Lastly, when you receive your transcript back from overseas, and its error rate is too high to use, you’ll either edit it yourself or pay one of your staff to fix it. Your staff, who should be focusing on more important tasks, may now have to work overtime. You may also need to hire an in-house editor or outsource the editing.
So, does outsourcing your transcription needs actually save you money? By looking at the hidden costs, the answer is leaning towards no. After you select a vendor, consider the cultural barriers, the possible layoffs, the contract management, and the time needed to edit. Choosing a US-based transcription service like Ditto Transcripts will be equal to or even cost less in the long run.
Enterprise Transcription Solutions For Businesses And Financial Institutions
Ditto provides high-volume enterprise solutions for businesses of all sizes. We understand that no two businesses are alike, so we offer scalable solutions to fit every organization’s needs depending on specific volumes and requirements.
Whether you need transcripts for quarterly earnings calls or daily transcription for high-volume customer service calls, Ditto has you covered.
Along with our long list of benefits, we also provide:
- Separate or consolidated billing
- Flexibility and customization options
Fast Turnaround Times Is Non-negotiable
Meet your deadlines with confidence. Ditto’s expert transcribers can provide quality and accurate transcripts without sacrificing time. We offer efficient turnaround times that align with your delivery schedule, ensuring timely access to critical information.
Keep Your Eyes On Growth
Scaling is one of the most important factors in deciding the success of a business. So, if you’re looking to scale your business, you need a transcription partner to scale along with you.
Get seamless, unmatched scalability to meet your business transcription needs without compromising accuracy and quality.
We also offer faster delivery times or more economical rates for different budgets.
Please call (720) 287-3710 for enterprise pricing.
How Ditto Keeps Your Business Recordings Secure
Board discussions, earnings calls and HR interviews often hold information that can’t leak. Here’s how we protect every business file, from upload to delivery.
- Encrypted file transfer: files move through our secure exchange system, protected by 256-bit SSL encryption, individual usernames, passwords and PINs, and detailed file-tracking reports.
- Screened, U.S.-based transcriptionists: every transcriptionist is 100% human and U.S.-based, and passes extensive screening, testing and a criminal background check before hire.
- Confidentiality in writing: our transcriptionists sign confidentiality agreements, and we will sign your NDA or confidentiality agreement at any time.
- Insured: we carry general liability and cyber liability policies.
- Protected network: firewalls, network security monitoring, web vulnerability scanning, endpoint protection, and antivirus and antispyware software.
Trusted by Businesses and Financial Institutions
Case study: small business owner
Conference notes her whole team could use
Peggy G. runs a business with about 20 employees. Instead of relying on handwritten notes from a business convention, she sent the recordings to Ditto, and both she and colleague William K. now send us their conference calls, interviews, office meetings and video calls.
“My notes were an absolute mess and creating a document to share with the company took hours, cutting into my busy workload.”— Peggy G., small business owner
“Their transcriptionists knew exactly what to do and compiled a document that aligned with my boss’ specifications.”— William K.
Read the full business transcription case study
4.9 from 236 Google reviews · 100% human transcriptionists · 99% accuracy guaranteeBusiness Transcription Services: FAQ
Business transcription converts meetings, calls, presentations, and other recordings into accurate written documents formatted to your specifications. It covers everything from board meetings and earnings calls to focus groups, training seminars, and customer service calls. At Ditto Transcripts, every file is handled by college-educated, U.S.-based transcriptionists who understand business and financial terminology, so your transcripts are precise, confidential, and ready to use.
Ditto transcribes group discussions, presentations, teleconferences, training seminars and workshops, earnings calls, board and annual meetings, internal calls, focus groups, and market research sessions. We also handle business plans, newsletters, and training manuals. If your recording type is not listed here, contact us, because our work covers far more than one page can hold.
Our clients include commercial and private bankers, corporate financial advisors, CEOs and CFOs, financial planners, investment bankers, money managers, insurance companies, call centers, and financial institutions. We work with organizations of every size, from Fortune 100 companies to small local businesses. Whatever your industry, we match your formatting and confidentiality requirements.
AI transcription works reasonably well for personal notes in a quiet room with one or two speakers, but business reality is messier. Meetings and conference calls usually involve more than two people, numbers, accents, industry jargon, and overlapping voices that automated tools struggle with. Our 100% U.S.-based human transcriptionists handle those nuances accurately, so you are not left doing hours of editing on an AI draft.
Offshore transcription can look cheaper up front, but the hidden costs add up: vendor selection, contract management, cultural context gaps, and high editing rates when error-filled drafts come back. Context drives accuracy, and a transcriber who does not live in the U.S. can miss culturally specific references that change the meaning of your transcript. Choosing a U.S.-based service like Ditto Transcripts often costs the same or less once those hidden expenses are factored in.
Confidentiality is non-negotiable in business and finance, and we treat it that way. All transcriptionists are U.S.-based and undergo extensive screening, testing, and criminal background checks before hire, and we carry general liability and cyber liability policies. Your files are protected by layered security, including encryption, firewalls, endpoint protection, and network monitoring tools.
Yes. We are prepared to provide an NDA or confidentiality agreement at any time, and our transcribers work under signed confidentiality terms as standard practice. We understand that a single leak can have serious consequences for your business. Just let us know your requirements, and we will put the appropriate agreement in place.
Every transcript carries our 99% accuracy guarantee, produced by experienced human transcribers and delivered to your exact formatting specifications. Whether you need a specific layout for earnings call records, board minutes, or internal reports, we format the finished document to fit your workflow. That consistency means your team spends no time reformatting what we deliver.
Our standard turnaround is 3 to 5 business days, with extended pricing available at 6 to 10 business days for budget-conscious projects. When you need it faster, rush service delivers in 1 to 2 business days. Same-day turnaround is possible; call our office at (720) 287-3710 to confirm, since it depends on the audio length, number of speakers, audio quality and complexity of the subject matter. We align delivery with your schedule so critical information is ready when you need it.
Business transcription at Ditto costs $1.50 to $5.00 per audio minute. Recordings with 1 or 2 speakers (Category A) are $1.75 per minute at standard turnaround (3 to 5 business days), $2.25 for rush (1 to 2 business days) and $1.50 for extended (6 to 10 business days). Recordings with 3 or more speakers or difficult audio (Category B) are $3.00, $5.00 and $2.50. For example, a 60-minute two-person meeting costs $105 at standard, and a 60-minute board meeting costs $180. Verbatim transcription and time stamps are available as add-ons, court-certified transcription is included at no extra charge, and no long-term contract is required. Standard orders have a $100 project minimum and rush orders have a $150 minimum.
Yes. Multi-speaker meetings are exactly where human transcription proves its value, and our team is built for them. We accurately capture three or more speakers, overlapping voices, regional accents, dialects, and specialized terminology unique to your industry. Speaker identification is available, so the finished transcript makes clear who said what.
Yes. With about a week’s notice, we can travel to your location to transcribe meetings in person, which frees your employees to focus on the discussion rather than note-taking. Our onsite transcribers blend into the background with discretion and without distraction. It is a useful option for sensitive or high-stakes meetings where being present matters.
Absolutely. Our enterprise solutions scale to any volume, whether you need quarterly earnings call transcripts or daily transcription for high-volume customer service calls. Enterprise clients can choose separate or consolidated billing and receive flexible customization options.
You can upload digital audio and video through our secure file-sharing system, dictate using our toll-free number or free iPhone app, and receive completed transcripts in your preferred format. Our process is fast, secure, and fully trackable from submission to delivery. Unlimited customer support is available throughout if you have questions along the way.
Trust in business is earned, and we earn it with college-educated, U.S.-based transcribers, a 99% accuracy guarantee, signed confidentiality agreements, and cyber liability coverage. We handle the nuances of real business meetings that AI and offshore providers miss, scale seamlessly as you grow, and never lock you into a long-term contract. When confidentiality and accuracy matter, Ditto Transcripts delivers.
AI tools are fine for rough notes, but in Ditto’s study they averaged 61.92% accuracy vs 99% for our 100% human, U.S.-based transcriptionists. For earnings calls, board minutes and compliance records, use human transcription.
A 1-hour recording with 1 or 2 speakers costs $105 at standard turnaround (3 to 5 business days). A 1-hour meeting with 3 or more speakers, such as a board meeting or earnings call, costs $180 at standard turnaround or $300 for rush delivery in 1 to 2 business days. Standard orders have a $100 minimum and rush orders have a $150 minimum.
May we have a seat at your table?
There’s value in being front and center at meetings, freeing up employees to handle other key duties. Give us a week or so notice and we’ll gladly travel with you to wherever you need us to do transcriptions. We also blend into the background with discretion and without distraction. Discover more by visiting our onsite confidential transcription services.
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