Here we have an infographic about note taking including sections on whether note taking really does help, best note taking practices, writing notes, the brain has a say and more.

Words that people get mixed up

I asked my transcriptionists how they used the internet for research and to give some brief feedback on what they found useful. Here are their responses:

In the days when voice recognition software was in its infancy, I remember working with someone who’d always done her own typing but had developed RSI.

Having looked into the origins of blogging, the Fingertips team starting wondering just why it’s become such a universally popular phenomenon.

In previous blogs we have given quite a bit of thought to what makes for good transcription, but I was recently given cause to turn things on their head and consider what shockingly bad transcription might be like.

Nearly everyone has some contact with blogs nowadays, they read them, they write them, they have favourite blogs.

At Fingertips we offer a professional video transcription service and one of the questions we’ve been asked is “why should I have my videos transcribed, what are the benefits?”. There are, in fact, many reasons, but here are just a few.

Outsourcing typing can be a good idea for any business, whether you’re a sole trader or work in a large company. Here are just a few of the reasons why sending your typing to Fingertips might be beneficial to you.

Audio books are a fantastic resource.

There’s just something magical about listening to the dulcet tones of Alan Rickman as he narrates Thomas Hardy’s Return of the Native. And Stephen Fry’s

Many people host radio shows these days. Whether it’s a small-knit, volunteer community organisation that’s filtering through our airwaves, or it’s a local, regional or national concern, transforming your audio into a written form is a great way to give your listeners added value.

It’s a proven fact that people like to engage with other people. So, if you’re trying to establish yourself a business leader or an expert, or you’ve simply just got something to say, then one of the best ways to do this is via a podcast.