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    Medical Transcriptions
    Medical transcription is the process in which people accurately and rapidly transcribe medical reports and records that are dictated by doctors and other medical practitioners. These include medical and physical reports and records, operation reports, clinic notes, office notes and so on. Medical transcriptions are done by converting telephonic conversations into electronic text form. Medical transcription is an information technology enabled service. This type of transcription requires people who have specialized skills and can use information technology for converting voice recordings of the doctors. This information in converted into written documents that mention the patient's medical history and all the medical advice given to them.Individuals who transcribe this information are called medical transcriptionists, who are well versed with all the medical terms and are specialists in translating medical data in any language. The transcription covers all the important information that the doctor gives the patient. Generally this information is recorded on a tape, and then transferred hand written or typed for future reference. Transcribers use several types of word-processing systems that help in interpreting information.Medical transcribers require good listening and language skills. They should be able to concentrate and grasp all that is said in the conversation to make an effective document. Apart from these characteristics, they also need to have knowledge about computer
    yourself forward. Think of it as a project list for your life.

    Monitor your unstructured time. Notice the (productive) things you gravitate toward doing with your free time and record them in your action journal. By becoming aware of what you like to do gratis, you will sensitize yourself to paying opportunities you may have unwittingly passed up before.

    Feel the fear, and do it anyway. In her book Feel the Fear and Do it Anyway, Susan Jeffers, Ph.D., talks about different levels and kinds of fear. Level I fear is either ab

    Image and Style Count
    When I was a child, there was a pool nearby and every year my parents bought us season tickets. My brother and I swam there everyday. One day we were swimming the length of the pool underwater. As I came up at the edge of the pool gasping for air, the lifeguard was there to meet me. He asked if my brother and I would join the swim team. We were so excited; we talked about it for days.The next few weeks we prepared for competition. That day arrived and our first meet took us to a pool across town. We all piled out of the car and I still remember how our excitement was shattered. As I looked across the parking lot at the other team, each member was in a matching uniform. At that moment, I knew the thoughts of my teammates, “We were going to get creamed.” Our coach saw our faces and quickly said, “Shake it off, they just look pretty.” Yes, they did and we lost. After all, we looked like a bunch of kids from a watering hole. The other team even told us that. We all felt it. They were a real team with real uniforms.That’s how it is in the business game. You're judged by appearance. That’s because when you first meet a person, visual appearance is the first item sent to the brain. It’s the only data the brain has at that time. The minute I saw the other team in those splendid matching uniforms, my brain said, “They’re better than you.”Hey ladies, get the Uniform! Since your image is the first piece of information the other person sees, that’s when their
    Headline from AP via Yahoo News! January 11, 2005: "Chrysler Expects No Job Cuts in 2005, 2006."

    Headline from Detroit Free Press, January 12, 2005: "Chrysler Cuts 200 Hourly Workers."

    Job uncertainty has become part of the employment landscape in America.

    Just three weeks before the holidays, with no warning or explanation beyond “financial reasons,” I was handed my walking papers. Laid off. The company just couldn’t afford me (or numerous others) anymore.

    It’s a very strange feeling to have one’s disposable income evaporate and watch one’s savings account trickle away. Even stranger, the realization the event is not what ultimately gets you – rather it’s the inability to deal with the steady stream of unknowns ahead.

    Human beings are security junkies. According to Abraham Maslow's theory of personality (Motivation and Personality, 1954) humans have five fundamental needs: physical health, security, self-esteem, love—belongingness, and self-actualization. One of those needs, security, demands a sense of order and predictability within one’s life.

    In a tumultuous business environment, how does that work? How does one manage the human need for security – and the fear of losing everything?

    It’s not easy. But there are a few things you can do.

    Don’t go it alone. Call in your favors. Use your support system, and if it’s not enough, consider engaging a well-regarded and thoughtful therapist. No money for therapy? Sell off baubles accumulated when money was good on Craigslist or eBay.

    Consider meditation. Meditation is a powerful way to clear and calm the mind. Meditation is simple. The very intention of quieting the mind is beneficial. Many people use guided meditations to assist them. Try Chakra Suite by Steven Halpern or The Soul of Healing Meditations by Deepak Chopra. I’m currently using the Holosync System by Centerpointe Research Institute, which requires nothing of me except to listen to the recording for half an hour per day.

    Quantify your efforts. Set goals, but keep an action journal. Record all of your efforts in the journal. You may find you’re doing more (or less) than you think you are to move yourself forward. Think of it as a project list for your life.

    Monitor your unstructured time. Notice the (productive) things you gravitate toward doing with your free time and record them in your action journal. By becoming aware of what you like to do gratis, you will sensitize yourself to paying opportunities you may have unwittingly passed up before.

    Feel the fear, and do it anyway. In her book Feel the Fear and Do it Anyway, Susan Jeffers, Ph.D., talks about different levels and kinds of fear. Level I fear is either abo

    Paper Shredders
    As identity theft becomes a real problem in our society, paper shredders begin to fill a growing need in the community. Businesses and individuals both desire to safely and effectively destroy sensitive documents.While individuals can rely on small paper shredders to effectively destroy credit card statements and bank paperwork, larger corporations need something more heavy duty.Corporate paper shredders are often associated with hiding fraud or other illegal activities. Just think of all the shredder jokes that surrounded the Enron scandal. However, there is a legitimate need for quality paper shredders in the corporate world.Just think about the amount of sensitive paperwork that passes through a credit union, psychologist’s office or accounting firm. Commercial-grade paper shredders, as they are often called, are manufactured to destroy large amounts of paperwork in a minimum of time. They are built with large motors that can handle stacks of paper at a time, as opposed to personal shredders that can only take one or two sheets.Selecting a commercial-grade paper shredder involves deciding on what features are most important to the company. Consider first how often the paper shredder will be used. Each shredder will have a maximum running length and once that limit has been met, the machine will need to be turned off and allowed to rest for a specified period of time.For example, higher end shredders may be able to run for 10 to 15 minutes before needing
    e and watch one’s savings account trickle away. Even stranger, the realization the event is not what ultimately gets you – rather it’s the inability to deal with the steady stream of unknowns ahead.

    Human beings are security junkies. According to Abraham Maslow's theory of personality (Motivation and Personality, 1954) humans have five fundamental needs: physical health, security, self-esteem, love—belongingness, and self-actualization. One of those needs, security, demands a sense of order and predictability within one’s life.

    In a tumultuous business environment, how does that work? How does one manage the human need for security – and the fear of losing everything?

    It’s not easy. But there are a few things you can do.

    Don’t go it alone. Call in your favors. Use your support system, and if it’s not enough, consider engaging a well-regarded and thoughtful therapist. No money for therapy? Sell off baubles accumulated when money was good on Craigslist or eBay.

    Consider meditation. Meditation is a powerful way to clear and calm the mind. Meditation is simple. The very intention of quieting the mind is beneficial. Many people use guided meditations to assist them. Try Chakra Suite by Steven Halpern or The Soul of Healing Meditations by Deepak Chopra. I’m currently using the Holosync System by Centerpointe Research Institute, which requires nothing of me except to listen to the recording for half an hour per day.

    Quantify your efforts. Set goals, but keep an action journal. Record all of your efforts in the journal. You may find you’re doing more (or less) than you think you are to move yourself forward. Think of it as a project list for your life.

    Monitor your unstructured time. Notice the (productive) things you gravitate toward doing with your free time and record them in your action journal. By becoming aware of what you like to do gratis, you will sensitize yourself to paying opportunities you may have unwittingly passed up before.

    Feel the fear, and do it anyway. In her book Feel the Fear and Do it Anyway, Susan Jeffers, Ph.D., talks about different levels and kinds of fear. Level I fear is either ab

    Making Your Business Card Stand Out
    Designing a business card is no easy task. You want to make sure that your business card looks unique and well planned. Your business card should stand out and not stick out like a sore thumb. It should make an impression and stand out from the rest. Do not compromise simplicity and style for uniqueness though. It will be in the company of other similar business cards when you hand them out to clients so its best if you think of a way to make yours stand out in the best possible way.The colors you use are important. If you own a legal firm or a bank, then you should use somber colors. Dark colors for the typefaces work well with light colored backgrounds. However, if your company is related to visual graphics and the like then its best that you be as creative as you can be.Your logo should be distinguishable and should say something about your company. If you have affiliate companies, print their logos in 2 colors only because having too many colors will make your business card look cluttered. The attention should be concentrated on your logo and your details and not your affiliate companies.The impression your business card makes will also depend on the typefaces you use. Limit your typefaces and keep the characters simple. It looks professional if you use only 2 different typefaces at a time. The size of the characters should be just enough. They should be readable and clear. Don't make them too large. Your name or your company's should be larger than the rest of your
    business environment, how does that work? How does one manage the human need for security – and the fear of losing everything?

    It’s not easy. But there are a few things you can do.

    Don’t go it alone. Call in your favors. Use your support system, and if it’s not enough, consider engaging a well-regarded and thoughtful therapist. No money for therapy? Sell off baubles accumulated when money was good on Craigslist or eBay.

    Consider meditation. Meditation is a powerful way to clear and calm the mind. Meditation is simple. The very intention of quieting the mind is beneficial. Many people use guided meditations to assist them. Try Chakra Suite by Steven Halpern or The Soul of Healing Meditations by Deepak Chopra. I’m currently using the Holosync System by Centerpointe Research Institute, which requires nothing of me except to listen to the recording for half an hour per day.

    Quantify your efforts. Set goals, but keep an action journal. Record all of your efforts in the journal. You may find you’re doing more (or less) than you think you are to move yourself forward. Think of it as a project list for your life.

    Monitor your unstructured time. Notice the (productive) things you gravitate toward doing with your free time and record them in your action journal. By becoming aware of what you like to do gratis, you will sensitize yourself to paying opportunities you may have unwittingly passed up before.

    Feel the fear, and do it anyway. In her book Feel the Fear and Do it Anyway, Susan Jeffers, Ph.D., talks about different levels and kinds of fear. Level I fear is either ab

    Compromise Agreements – Why Have They Become So Popular?
    Benefits of compromise agreements for youQuick Resolution – there are plenty of benefits to resolving a potential unfair dismissal or redundancy case as soon as possible. A compromise agreement can be debated and agreed in a short period of time which leaves you to get on with the rest of your life and put the unpleasant business of your old job behind you.Quick Financial Compensation – If your employer agrees financial compensation in your compromise agreement you can have the money in your bank much sooner than you would from a lengthy tribunal process. Similarly the money is guaranteed in the agreement, if you take legal action you have no definite idea of how much money you might receive.Guaranteed Reference – Often, if you leave a company on bad terms, you might suffer from a reference which doesn’t highlight all you achieved in your role. When you are arranging a compromise agreement you can make sure receiving a positive reference is part of the terms.Clean Break – the value of a new start can never be underestimated. The positive mental value you can gain from an improved working environment can be worth much more than any money settlement.Benefits of compromise agreements for your EmployerNo Potentially Damaging Tribunal – with employment tribunals often comes negative PR. For your employer the tribunal can reflect upon them badly whether they win the case or not. Avoidin
    The very intention of quieting the mind is beneficial. Many people use guided meditations to assist them. Try Chakra Suite by Steven Halpern or The Soul of Healing Meditations by Deepak Chopra. I’m currently using the Holosync System by Centerpointe Research Institute, which requires nothing of me except to listen to the recording for half an hour per day.

    Quantify your efforts. Set goals, but keep an action journal. Record all of your efforts in the journal. You may find you’re doing more (or less) than you think you are to move yourself forward. Think of it as a project list for your life.

    Monitor your unstructured time. Notice the (productive) things you gravitate toward doing with your free time and record them in your action journal. By becoming aware of what you like to do gratis, you will sensitize yourself to paying opportunities you may have unwittingly passed up before.

    Feel the fear, and do it anyway. In her book Feel the Fear and Do it Anyway, Susan Jeffers, Ph.D., talks about different levels and kinds of fear. Level I fear is either ab

    4 Ways TV Is Bad For Your Business
    Is TV hurting your business productivity?I'd like to demonstrate that watching television can actually harm your efforts towards financial freedom.1) TV watching encourages passivityWatching TV requires less energy and initiative than any other activity. (Did you know that while watching television, your metabolism actually lowers to a level between resting and sleeping?)It's obvious how this tendency towards passivity and dependence could be bad for your business. Being an entrepreneur requires creativity, initiative and a lot of hard work. The habit of watching TV works against those traits by making you lose the human struggle of doing nothing versus doing something. In a word, tv viewing encourages laziness.2) TV makes you tired and depressedHave you ever watched tv for two or three hours at a clip, only to get up from your couch in a fog, a haze, not really aware of why or how you had wasted the last few hours of your life? Did you feel tired or curiously wired? Depressed?TV is stimulating to the nervous system but since you're physically and mentally inactive, it's all build up with no climax.It takes a lot of energy to succeed in a business endeavor. If you're using TV "to relax", why not take a nap or get some exercise? They're both health-promoting activities that also relieve mental stress.3) TV promotes a negative philosophyMost of the content of television is negative and sarcastic. In order to succeed in bu
    yourself forward. Think of it as a project list for your life.

    Monitor your unstructured time. Notice the (productive) things you gravitate toward doing with your free time and record them in your action journal. By becoming aware of what you like to do gratis, you will sensitize yourself to paying opportunities you may have unwittingly passed up before.

    Feel the fear, and do it anyway. In her book Feel the Fear and Do it Anyway, Susan Jeffers, Ph.D., talks about different levels and kinds of fear. Level I fear is either about fear of things that happen, or fear of things requiring action. Level II fear is about the ego and has to do with states of mind, not events. Educate yourself about the construct of your fear; expose it for what it is, and take action to disarm it.

    Uncertainty is here to stay. Learn to anticipate, look for and embrace change. It’s the only thing you can count on to stay the same.

    Helena Bouchez is a writer, musician, artist, teacher and former advertising agency associate technology director.

    She has a B.A. in Art from Wayne State University and a Certificate in Business Administration from University of Illinois Chicago Center for Entrepreneurship, is nearly finished with her first novel, tentatively titled "Till you Make It", and enjoys playing bass guitar in all three of her bands. http://www.helenabouchez.com, http://www.thelevitators.com