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going solo-concerned about some previous posts Ive read - Sarah


Posted: Jan 05, 2010

I am working on starting up my own MT business (as you have maybe seen by some of the other posts I have sent) and I have been reading some of the latest posts and have seen discussions about this being a dying business and I have seen many people are getting out of this field and venturing elsewhere.  Up until the  holidays, I was making a great living and I guess with the holidays underway, I am still waiting on work.  I thought that this would have picked up by now but I have not been that lucky.  I am currently working for a medical transcription company located in Virginia and I live in South Carolina.  Is this the effects of the economy taking a toll on the business or is it just the holidays? I am really looking forward to establishing this business but am worried now that I see it may not be the best idea.  Please let me know what you think.  Thanks!

Not just the holidays, I have not lacked for work - all during Christmas and New Years

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My company has asked for extra help from us, in fact. Some places overhire.


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