- 27Dec2013
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Hire a Scopist and Earn More Money
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The relationship you have with a scopist is a very valuable partnership and should be treated as such. Partnering with scopists provides many benefits without sacrificing the quality of your transcripts.
A Win-Win
By employing a scopist, you can, on average, accept two more depositions a week than without using a scopist. Scoping transcripts tends to take whole days away from some reporters which can be very frustrating and can easily cause a backup in the workload and missed income.
The Most Cost-Efficient Use of Your Time
Using a scopist benefits you in three very valuable ways:
- You earn more because you now use the time to take more depositions instead of scoping your own transcripts. (income outweighs the expense);
- You have more freedom to choose time with your children, family and friends or pursuing a hobby or even going away for long weekends; and
- Quicker transcript turnaround which is key to client satisfaction.
Cost Benefit Analysis
Day1
200 pages @ $3.25/pg.Reporter A with Scopist Reporter B without Scopist Earns $650.00 $650.00 Pays Scopist $1.00/pg – 200.00 – 0.00 Day 1 Total $450.00 $650.00 Day 2
200 pages @ $3.25/pg.Reporter A with Scopist Reporter B without Scopist Earns $650.00 $ 0.00 Pays Scopist $1.00/pg – 200.00 (Takes self off books to edit own work) Day 1 Total $450.00 $ 0.00 Final Comparison
Reporter A makes $900.00 with a 100% tax deduction of $400.00.
Reporter B makes $650.00.
It’s easy to see: if you are taking yourself off the books to edit your own work, you are losing money!
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