We have found that pricing is one of the toughest parts of this business because there are so many variables.  The source of the material may be handwritten, typewritten, or taped dictation.  Handwritten material may be more difficult to read, thus slowing down the typing process.  Taped dictation may be too slow, too fast, too low or have background noises, making it more difficult to transcribe.  The author may not use proper grammar, thus increasing the time to restructure sentences.

In order to make things simple, we charge one hourly rate for most of our services.  In cases where we have established a working relationship with the client and the work is consistent, other pricing methods may be used. 

Transcription may be priced by the page or by the hour.  Database entry may be priced by the field or record. 

Check around and you will see that we offer the most competitive rates for our area, or anywhere!

Whether you have one large project, or a consistent steady flow of work, we can arrange for a discount that will save you dollars. No contract required!

Source material may be handwritten, typed, faxed, on disk or cassette tape, or sent via E-mail.

Source material must be clearly legible. Illegible source material will be charged by the hour only, if able to be completed. Client will be notified of any problems with material before work is done.

Which may include setting up and entering a database of information such as names, addresses, phone numbers, employees, salaries, sales information, etc. This information may be used for generating mail lists, labels, letter/merge files or reports. We utilize most popular database applications such as MS Access and MS Word.

After the initial setup most database entries may be priced at .15 per name and address record (name, company, address).  More detailed records that contain more fields for sorting, usually for generating labels and/or merged letters, would consist of the following fields: Title (Dr./Mr./Ms./Mrs.), First_Name, Last_Name, Company, Address1, Address2, City, State, Zip_Code. These entries would be priced at .25 per record.

Which may include charts, graphs, formulas for column and row calculations, and tables.

Standard or microcassette tape. This may include recorded conference calls, interviews, lectures, standard letters and correspondence or weekly/monthly reports.

Insurance Transcription: - $3.00 to $6.00 per page

We have been transcribing correspondence, recorded interviews and monthly reports for the insurance industry since 1990. 

General correspondence and reports: - $4.00 - $6.00 per page

Page rate based on standard 8.5" x 11" paper, 1" margins, single-spaced, audible dictation, non-technical, normal speed - no special formatting, outlines, styles, tables, columns, etc.  Using Times Roman 12 font or equivalent, single-spaced, standard address, re: captions, headers and footers, signature block, we charge $4.00 per page.  Full page of text, single-spaced, we charge $6.00 per page. 

Recorded statements, 8.5" x 11" paper, 1" margins, 3-4 line header, double-spaced, word-for-word transcription, no editing, we charge $3.00 per page.

Page rates may be reduced if using standard format for all correspondence and reports, as described above.

Volume discounts will be given for daily or weekly transcription (minimum 50 pages per week).

Which may include correspondence, letters, manuals, manuscripts, resumes or weekly/monthly reports.

This would also include documents that may require font changes, formatting, mail merge, outlines, styles, typesetting, charts, graphics or tables.

For documents that don't require any special formatting, styles, etc., other pricing methods may be established.

All projects include one printed original. Documents are printed on your company letterhead or stationery, or on our 24# High Bright White laser paper. Additional copies are $.10 per page.