Outsourcing Transcription in the UK: A Simple Data Security Checklist

Outsourcing Transcription in the UK: A Simple Data Security Checklist

Know what to look for before you outsource — and how to do it safely.

Posted on 7 April 2026

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Outsourcing transcription or typing can save a significant amount of time.

But for many people, there’s a hesitation in the background:

“Is it actually safe to send this out?”

It’s a valid question — and one that isn’t always answered clearly.

This guide is designed to give you a straightforward way to assess whether outsourcing is being done properly, from a data security perspective. Continue reading “Outsourcing Transcription in the UK: A Simple Data Security Checklist”

Accurate Transcription for Complex Audio: Multi-Speaker, Technical & Sensitive Content

Accurate Transcription for Complex Audio: Multi-Speaker, Technical & Sensitive Content

Why complex recordings require more than automated transcription.

Posted on 7 April 2026

Not all audio recordings are the same.

While automated transcription tools can be useful for clear, single-speaker recordings, many real-world projects involve a level of complexity that requires a more careful and considered approach.

Where recordings include multiple speakers, technical subject matter or sensitive content, accuracy becomes far more than a convenience — it becomes essential.

Continue reading “Accurate Transcription for Complex Audio: Multi-Speaker, Technical & Sensitive Content”

Why Professional Transcription Still Matters for Interviews and Meetings

Why Professional Transcription Still Matters for Interviews and Meetings

Posted on 13 March 2026

In many professional fields, accurate written records are essential. Whether documenting research interviews, medical discussions, legal meetings or business conversations, a clear and reliable transcript can play an important role in analysis, reporting and decision-making.

While transcription may appear straightforward at first glance, real-world recordings are rarely simple. Continue reading “Why Professional Transcription Still Matters for Interviews and Meetings”

How Long Does It Take To Transcribe An Interview?

How Long Does It Take to Transcribe an Interview

Posted on 13 March 2026

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If you’re conducting interviews as part of a dissertation, master’s project, or PhD research, one of the first practical questions that often arises is: How long does it take to transcribe an interview?

Many researchers initially plan to transcribe recordings themselves, but quickly realise that interview transcription is far more time-consuming than expected. Continue reading “How Long Does It Take To Transcribe An Interview?”

Spring Review: Is Your Transcription Process Still Fit for Purpose?

Spring Review: Is Your Transcription Process Still Fit for Purpose?

Posted on 2 March 2026

For many UK consultants, researchers and independent professionals, transcription sits quietly in the background of core work. It is often not the focus, but it plays an important role in supporting accurate analysis, reporting and documentation.

Whether working with recorded interviews, meetings or research material, having a clear and reliable written record can make a significant difference to how information is reviewed, interpreted and used. Continue reading “Spring Review: Is Your Transcription Process Still Fit for Purpose?”

Fast Isn’t Always Accurate: The Reality of AI Transcription – Why speed and low cost don’t always deliver reliable transcripts

Fast Isn’t Always Accurate: The Reality of AI Transcription – Why speed and low cost don’t always deliver reliable transcripts

Posted on 21 January 2026

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Robots and machines can’t truly understand what they see or hear. They can interpret information in increasingly convincing ways, sometimes appearing almost human — occasionally uncomfortably so (often referred to as the ‘uncanny valley’ effect).

If you have an audio recording you want converted into text, using AI transcription software can seem like an obvious solution. For some uses, it can be helpful. For others — particularly where accuracy matters — it can quickly become problematic. Continue reading “Fast Isn’t Always Accurate: The Reality of AI Transcription – Why speed and low cost don’t always deliver reliable transcripts”

Introducing a new look for Outsource Typing

Introducing a new look for Outsource Typing

Posted on 9 January 2026

If you’ve visited our website recently, you may have noticed that things look a little different.

Today, I’m excited to officially share that Outsource Typing has undergone a rebrand — a refreshed look and clearer positioning that better reflects the business as it is today.

Why the rebrand?

Since Outsource Typing began, the way we work — and the types of clients we support — have naturally evolved. What started as a simple service has grown into something more focused, more refined, and more aligned with the needs of my clients. Continue reading “Introducing a new look for Outsource Typing”

Two simple but effective ways our business helps the environment (and how you can too)

Two simple but effective ways our business helps the environment (and how you can too)

Posted on 7 December 2023

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Throughout the 90s and 00s (up to 2011 when I started my own business), those years working in offices were very much paper-based, and we couldn’t have lived without it as a resource to help us do our jobs.

In the legal and medical industries, where it’s important that everything be recorded meticulously, the volumes of paper used in our offices were vast. Fast-forward to the last 5-10 years, these industries, and many others, have made a change to using much less paper, or even going almost totally paperless. Continue reading “Two simple but effective ways our business helps the environment (and how you can too)”

Zoom Meeting Transcription

Zoom Meeting Transcription

Posted on 6 September 2021

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To say the use of video conferencing, the likes of Zoom, has taken off since the pandemic would be an understatement. In May 2020, there were reported to be 200 million daily participants on Zoom, rising to 300 million in June 2020 (compared to 10 million in December 2019). Continue reading “Zoom Meeting Transcription”

Secretary, Audio Typist or Transcriber: Understanding the Key Differences

Secretary, Audio Typist or Transcriber: Understanding the Key Differences

Posted on 31 March 2020

Let’s clarify! A secretary or audio typist is commonly someone who types single speaker dictation for one person or a team of people (also known as a typing pool), producing work such as letters, reports or memos, and they’re typically familiar with doing the same type of work on a daily basis.  Continue reading “Secretary, Audio Typist or Transcriber: Understanding the Key Differences”