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Hi Everyone,
I'm a transcriptionist with 20+ years of experience. Way back 20 years ago I had my own service and, for various reasons, closed it and went to work for someone else.
Now I'm tired of paying the middle man all of my hard earned wages and would like to get back into the truly self-employed aspect of transcription. Back then we just transcribed from tapes. The problem is that technology has changed to so much during that time, I hardly know where to start.
Can some of you folks who have their own services clue me in on just exactly how you're handling the tech aspect? What equipment do I need? Do I need my own server? A 1-800 number? What's the most cost effective and/or most direct approach to get the dictation from a doctor's office to your desktop?
Edit to Add: I'm fairly tech savvy with computers, have my own website, etc., just need to be pointed in the right direction of what software/hardware will work for all clients.
Thank you in advance for any tips or advice you can offer!