By Ben Walker
Spanish to English transcription and translation services are becoming increasing more and more important. Spanish is currently the second most used language in the United States, and the number of Spanish-speakers only continues to grow, especially in states such as California, Texas, Arizona and Colorado. 37 million people in the United States now use Spanish as … Continued
By Ben Walker
A lot of people first become freelancers with the intention to “make some extra money on the side” or break into a new industry, and then eventually stay when they realize that they’re establishing an incredible career (and income!) in the process. And then something incredible happens, with successful freelancers having so much work that … Continued
By Ben Walker
LinkedIn is the premiere platform for freelancers looking to connect with new clients. It’s the biggest professional social networking site, and it puts an emphasis on all things business instead of all things personal. While both Facebook and Instagram can be used to find new clients, LinkedIn is the platform that really excels in this … Continued
By Ben Walker
We all spend entirely too much time on Facebook. Imagine if you could make that time really count for something great. If you are a freelancer learn how freelancers can use facebook to get new clients and feel a little better about all that time you’re spending on Facebook. Facebook is a powerful social media … Continued
By Ben Walker
Transcription. You’ve likely heard the word transcription before. That doesn’t mean you fully understand what it is, how it works, or what it means though. Transcription is a pretty broad term overall, because there are many different niches within the industry. For simplicity sake it’s a generalized tool that’s helped progress our society into what … Continued
By Ben Walker
The beautiful, warm summer days of freedom are over and it’s finally time to head back to your university’s hallways, libraries, and classrooms as you once again pick up where you left off on your academic endeavors. As a grad student, you’re facing all kinds of challenges – in fact, grad school is one of … Continued
By Ben Walker
You’ve decided you’ve had it with working for a corporation. You have a way of providing the same service, but better! Welcome to the world of freelancing. Every day, you keep hearing how more and more people are cutting ties with a company and becoming their own sole proprietorship. You may no longer work for … Continued
By Ben Walker
The history of transcription as a form of documentation dates back as early as 3400 BCE where scribes were in high demand and kings called on them to record history and laws. Many know about the hieroglyphics that covered the walls in Egyptian tombs and pyramids. Without them, we would not have such clear evidence … Continued
By Ben Walker
How to Find Freedom as an Independent Contractor You might think the real question isn’t about freedom. If you think money’s the answer, perhaps that question should be: How do I make money as an independent contractor? Or, perhaps, it’s about controlling time so you can do more of the things you love. But, make … Continued
By Ben Walker
Voice recognition has been one of the “next big things” in tech again and again over the last 30 years. Each time it’s mentioned, we hear that it’s getting more accurate, faster, able to block background noise, and other big claims that aim to make us give it yet another chance. And still it has … Continued
