The (wealth management advisors) Value of Trophies and Plaques
No commentsBy Pete Castaneda
Almost every home in America has a showcase of the family’s achievements manifested in trophies and medals. Some people who glorify such achievements even create altar-like tables and cabinets for those medals and trophies which they or a member of their family has won either in an intellectual or a sporting match. There are also trophies garnered from beauty contests.
People will always put a premium on anyone’s achievement and the appreciation that goes with it can best be expressed by giving him a plaque or a medal. There are plaques and trophies that are made of gold but most are made of fiberglass, wood or any other not so expensive materials. But no matter what trophies and plaques are made of, they will always be special to those who receive them.
So why do people and organizations give out trophies and plaques? Trophies and plaques are the favorite gifts or tokens for athletes during sporting events. They are also widely used by educational institutions especially during commencement exercises.
However, plaques are the favorite tokens of small companies and even big corporations that want to recognize the achievements of their employees and staff. Plaques are also given to speakers and guest of honors during company or school affairs.
Giving a trophy or a plaque is an acknowledgement of the achievements of the receiver even these are given on account of a good performance in sales and marketing, debate, oration or a simple quiz bee. Some companies give out plaques of appreciation to their loyal clients who have helped them build the company’s reputation over the years. The plaque creates good public relations for the company because it shows their clients that they are valued by the company.
Companies or institutions planning to give out trophies during special occasions or milestones should consider the types of people who will be receiving the trophies. Generally there is no standard requirement on the size of the trophies but if it will be given for team activities then size should be a consideration. Trophies for individual star players should be unique no matter what the sizes are.
Yearly tournaments for bowling or basketball sometimes require roving trophies or trophies that are passed on from the present champions to next year’s champions. These kinds of trophies should be bigger and special since the awarding body will only need to have it made once every three or four years.
People who want to order trophies and plaques can do so by visiting specialty stores. If they want the job to be faster and more efficient they can look for companies who accept made to order trophies through the internet. There are various samples and these are shown on the company website so clients can just take their pick or they can send in their own designs and specifications.
Most companies give discounts for wholesale purchases so make sure you order all the trophies you need from one company. Developing a long term relationship with a company that manufactures trophies and plaques will also be more profitable for both the manufacturer and the client because they can already establish a rapport as to the quality of work required by the client.
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Transcription 101
By Pete Castaneda
A transcriber is a person that transcribes recorded information to written form. Companies use transcription to shift the burden of typing from highly paid executives and professionals to lower salaried employees. Executives and professionals, such as doctors, dictate and then a transcriber transcribes the work to document form.
Although most of us are familiar with medical transcribers, transcribers work in a variety of fields and in a variety of circumstances. Many transcribers work in offices while others are self employed, working on a contract basis. Today there is a great deal of work available online for transcribers.
Professional business people will hire a transcriber on contract to transcribe for them. The contract will define the relationship between the professional and the transcriber along with what the rate of pay will be. It will address matters relating to confidentiality and file storage, as well as how you will handle files on your computer. Well laid out contracts are beneficial to everyone.
As a transcriber working independently, accuracy is your number one concern. However, the quicker you can transcribe the better for you so here are some tips to help you.
Make sure your Dictation equipment is in good working order. If you use software on your computer make sure it is operating optimally. Clean and service your Dictation equipment regularly and replace the tapes frequently. Tapes wear and although they will still work, the quality of the recording depletes.
Make sure you are working from a good ergonomic chair to avoid injury and to stay comfortable. You’ll be a lot more productive if you are comfortable. So don’t skimp on the right chair and the proper desk. Remember, if you are self employed and injure yourself you won’t be making any money. Is that enough incentive not to go cheap?
Try to keep your work environment quiet. Fast, accurate transcription depends on it. Speed and accuracy goes up the less ambient noise there is. So although it might not always be possible, it’s definitely worth striving for in order to reduce your error rate and help speed up your completion time.
Speaking of errors - they simply are not acceptable as a transcriber. And some individuals, especially some doctors, are really bad at dictating. So there are a couple of tricks you can try if you cannot understand something. Play with the tone by removing as much bass as you can, and try slowing or speeding the tape up. Sometimes a mixed speed will help catch the word.
Another trick that sometimes works is to listen to the recording through the regular speaker instead of the headphones. If confidentiality isn’t a problem, you can also have someone else listen to see if they can understand it. And sometimes taking a break and coming back makes it seem clearer.
Remember no guessing! If you simply can’t understand a specific word or phrase, you will have to leave a blank in the transcription - noting that the area needs clarification by the dictator. If it’s feasible you can contact the dictator right away asking for clarification.
If the dictator is consistently bad at dictating, tell him or her. You’ll be doing yourself and other transcribers a favor by telling that person they need to improve their skills. And if things don’t get better, as a contract transcriber you can drop the client.
A career as a transcriber can be rewarding and interesting, and the pay can certainly be good.
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