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iceblade007 @iceblade007 (232) • Philippines 31 May 09

Above PTCs and writing online, do you happen to know any sites that pays through transcribing? Thanks.

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Vrtual_assistant Hi I'm a transcriptionist, a virtual assistant actually. I read your other posts too and although people think the industry is shrinking, I continue to be busy and work basically 7 days a week, except when I'm on holidays, as an in demand transcriber. There is...

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willy6 @willy6 (498) • Jamaica 8 Jan 09

I like working at home. I love straight typing, But just dont seems to see any valid work at home typing jobs. But I am not losing hope, because I believe there are valid work at home programme out there.

typing

valid typing good programme

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Vrtual_assistant Hi there, finding legitimate data entry work is hard, especially over the net. If you really want data entry work, then try to find companies that you know must have a lot of data entry in their organisation, research companies come to mind, and approach them...

22 Feb 09

willy6 @willy6 (498) • Jamaica 8 Jan 09

I like working at home. I love straight typing, But just dont seems to see any valid work at home typing jobs. But I am not losing hope, because I believe there are valid work at home programme out there.

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Vrtual_assistant Hi if you like straight typing, how about working as a home based transcriber. I personally am a transcriber and have worked from home in my own business for 5 years and I work with several transcription companies that outsource the typing to home based...

16 Jan 09

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applestarz @applestarz (195) • Australia 4 Nov 08

i was going to apply for some home based transcription jobs to make a bit of money but i do not really know any companies. i do have some experience. do you guys have any sites that can accept international people outside US? I'm...

transcription

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Vrtual_assistant Hi I just replied to your other message. I'm Aussie too and go to http://www.virtual-assistant-advice.com on the transcription section and there's a page there that lists australian transcription companies that use the services of home based transcribers. I...

16 Jan 09

applestarz @applestarz (195) • Australia 5 Dec 08

i have signed up as a transciptionist at several companies,do you know what transcription equipment a transcriptionist needs? i have heard of a foot pedal but that's a bout it.

equipment

transcription

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Vrtual_assistant Hi there I'm a transcriptionist and I use free transcription software that I download off the internet to listen to the audio files through, thats for digital transcription that is. I only purchased a foot pedal and earphones as it's easier to listen to the...

16 Jan 09

sweettezil @sweettezil (49) • Philippines 22 Oct 08

Does anyone here work as a virtual assistant? I have been working as a VA for more than a year now. Any interesting things to share being a VA? The Ups and Downs? :)

virtual assistant

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Vrtual_assistant Hi I've been a virtual assistant since 2003 and have never been happier. I work around my children and still earn money and use my skills. I do secretarial work and transcription work myself for a heap of clients. The Ups great work and you don't even have to...

27 Nov 08

julianarw @julianarw (1521) • Netherlands 20 Oct 08

VA or Virtual Assistants. I wonder how to become Virtual Assistant? Is anyone in here can help me? I just want to get another extra money from home . I heard many people success with VA but I have no idea how to do...

virtual assistant

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Vrtual_assistant I've been a successful super busy VA since 2003. It's not that hard. If you have administrative skills of any kind you can set up your own business as a VA. VAs are independent contractors who run their own businesses from home. This site is fabulous:...

27 Nov 08

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witchsbrew @witchsbrew (25) • United States 3 Jul 08

Any one know of true work at home legitimate jobs out there. I am a single mom and the idea of working a second job outside of the home is just crazy. I was doing Website design and freelance work, but many of the freelancers are...

freelance

second job

work at home

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Vrtual_assistant Hi you may wish to set yourself up as a virtual assistant and join a VA network and find clients that way, and through many other avenues too, but I personally steer clear from those freelance sites where you have to bid for work. I would never work for $5 an...

24 Jul 08

serenitysoul @serenitysoul (20) • United States 16 Jul 08

Ok so I am starting to lose faith in the whole work from home system. I have the cliche' story...you know, 3 kids a husband that works way too much and it cost us more for me to work outside of the home. Yet we need my income that...

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Vrtual_assistant Hi I'm a mum of 2 and work from home for 5 years now as a virtual assistant. I don't know your background, if you have office experience of any sort then this may be an avenue worth pursuing. Check out http://www.virtual-assistant-advice.com for heaps of info...

23 Jul 08

freedomdove @freedomdove (9) • United States 23 Jul 08

I am a degreed Paralegal and am looking for a way to make money at home as my health is not in very good shape but don't want to live on Social Security Disability. I have tried many of these data entry emails sent to me and have...

legal work at home information

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Vrtual_assistant I am a virtual assistant and have worked from home for 5 years now. A virtual assistant is an independent contractor self employed person who performs a myriad of administrative tasks from home. I have a large array of clients in all fields. A VA can...

23 Jul 08

thewriter @thewriter (198) 7 May 08

Recently I came accross a few web-sites advertising the 'virtual office' and 'virtual assistant'. These websites said that I can work from home and make money. But does it work? Do you require certain skills?

virtual assistant

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Vrtual_assistant Hi there, I'm actually not in the US, I'm in Australia and people too are slow on the uptake of VAs here too. But more and more VAs are setting up businesses here and more and more companies are using us. There is plenty of work for everyone, even with our...

3 Jun 08

thewriter @thewriter (198) 7 May 08

Recently I came accross a few web-sites advertising the 'virtual office' and 'virtual assistant'. These websites said that I can work from home and make money. But does it work? Do you require certain skills?

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Vrtual_assistant Hi I've been a virtual assistant for years now and I would never go back to working in an office again. I want to work and not lose my skills and do it from home so that I can raise my children too. I love it, my hours are not standard, in fact most of my work...

2 Jun 08

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just2crazygirlz @just2crazygirlz (2479) • United States 4 Jan 08

I am very interested in this type of work. I would like to hear from some people who do this type of work. I want to know what you do. I want to know how you got your job. What are the requirements that you have to meet? Thanks...

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Vrtual_assistant Hi there, I'm a VA and have had my business since 2003. Being a VA is not a job, but a business, as we are self employed independent contractors/freelancers. I personally do secretarial and transcription work, but there are so many niche areas that VAs can...

15 Mar 08

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luvable1 @luvable1 (2) • United States 31 Oct 06

Looking for clerical, administrative support, secretarial work that can be completed from home.

telecommuting

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Vrtual_assistant Hi what you are referring to is work as a virtual assistant (that's what home based secretaries or admin workers are called). This site http://www.virtual-assistant-advice.com will provide heaps of info for you. I am a virtual assistant myself and now work...

5 Jan 08

sundaecone @sundaecone (191) • Canada 18 Jan 07

Is anyone here can help me on how to get some work as a transcriber? Do you know any website that post job as transcriber?

medical transcriptionist

post job

transcriber

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Vrtual_assistant Hi the site http://www.virtual-assistant-advice.com lists companies that outsource transcription to home based independent contractors. So not sure if you're looking for home based work or in-house. Go to the VA transcription section and then the home...

5 Jan 08

Ashtonsnana49 @Ashtonsnana49 (3) • Canada 19 Jul 06

I am looking to work as an independent contractor as a medical transcriptionist. I reside in Canada and any help would be greatfully appreciated.

medical transcriptionist

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Vrtual_assistant Hi I'm a bit late here with an answer. The site below lists transcription companies worldwide that outsource medical transcription to home based independent contractors. Just go to the transcription section and then to the home transcription companies page....

5 Jan 08

imsilver @imsilver (1665) • Canada 6 Apr 07

I wrote the following as a post in another forum that I belong to but I was so pleased with it that I thought I'd post it here to :) The mylot community has grown so much and I know that a bunch more people are going to read it...

online secretary

virtual assistant

work from home

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Vrtual_assistant Hi I'm a bit late in on this discussion, but I do work full time from home as a virtual assistant for 4+ years now. I wouldn't work any other way now, as I'm around my children and my income is fantastic. You may wish to visit...

5 Jan 08

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lafavorito @lafavorito (2959) • Philippines 12 Apr 07

I'm recently looking for work because I want to help my husband with our finances. I applied as a transcriber/ encoder in a company and after a few weeks from my examination someone called me in for an orientation. It seemed that...

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Vrtual_assistant Hi I hope you haven't undertaken the training at no pay, that's ridiculous. If you are an experienced transcriber you may wish to set yourself up as an independent contractor and work from home transcribing. That's what I do and I am a virtual assistant. There...

28 Oct 07

stacyv81 @stacyv81 (5903) • United States 25 May 07

HAve you heard of these? they are becoming more and more popular. People who offer their services as a virtual assistant online? Pretty cool, I think for people with time and who want to make some money, I suspect though it could...

life

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Vrtual_assistant Hi most virtual assistants don't have qualifications because they are performing clerical and administrative tasks. A lot of VAs run secretarial services, transcription businesses, some do bookkeeping (not accounting), run resume writing businesses, database...

1 Oct 07

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