Typing Services Business

Typing Services Business Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: October 10th, 2024

Do you have an eye for detail and swift typing fingers? Consider starting a typing services business. It's about offering fast and accurate typing of documents, transcriptions, and data entry for those who need it but lack the time or skills.

Your role involves working with clients such as students, authors, and businesses to convert handwritten notes, PDFs, or audio files into digital text. Efficient turnaround times and impeccable accuracy will be key to winning repeat business and growing your client base.

Starting is straightforward—equip yourself with a computer, reliable internet, and software for word processing and transcription. Platforms like Upwork and Fiverr can help you find clients initially. If you’re detail-oriented and enjoy flexing your typing skills, this business could be both a rewarding and practical venture.

In this list, you'll find real-world typing services business success stories and very profitable examples of starting a typing services business that makes money.

1. Ditto Transcripts ($1.2M/year)

Ben Walker, the founder of Transcription Outsourcing, was inspired to start his business after hearing about a friend starting a medical transcription company. He saw an opportunity in the healthcare industry and decided to join forces with the founder to create a transcription service that catered to not only medical professionals but also the legal, law enforcement, financial, academic, and general business industries. Through effective advertising, SEO, and a commitment to exceptional customer service, Transcription Outsourcing has been able to attract and retain clients, leading to their success as a $100k/month company.

How much money it makes: $1.2M/year
How much did it cost to start: $150K
How many people on the team: 5

How We Started A $100K/Month Company That Provides Transcription Services

How this founder started a $100K/month guaranteed transcription service for medical, legal, law enforcement, financial, academic and general business industries, winning the NASPO ValuePoint transcription services contract over 26 other companies and learning valuable lessons about getting a coach and getting as much PR as possible.

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