Typists: Having trouble opening DS2 files in Express Scribe?
I’ve been having some hassle with DS2 files on Express Scribe. Now I am a big fan of Express Scribe’s programme – it opens more file formats than any other so is very flexible. But they’re clearly not listening to their customers. I’m not the only one experiencing problems their support forums are littered with […]
Typing Gold – or those little things which make a big difference!
Dictation, audio typing, transcription Back in 2004 when I started my virtual assistant business, digital dictation was just starting to take off. We occasionally got the odd cassette tape delivered, but more and more dictation was being emailed. Over the years, our clients have asked us for various tweaks to the system – and for […]
Gadgets Galore – Virtual Assistant shortcut: USB Tape Recorder
An exciting package arrived on my desk this morning – a USB tape machine. Basically this allows you to transfer audio cassettes into a digital format on your computer. A lifesaver for multi-VAs who have clients who still insist on sending in cassettes. All you need to do is convert it to an MP3 and […]
How To: Offer Audio Typing as a service
If you are hoping to step into the world of audio typing, we have everything you ever wanted to know about dictation and transcription. SVA put together the advice of several of the UK’s most prolific virtual assistants and asked them for their top tips. How fast do you need to be? What software to […]