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It’s a common misconception that a stenographer is only used in court trials.

They are of course especially important in the courtroom, but a stenographer’s skills reach out beyond those four walls.

Why you might need a stenographer

A stenographer is a skilled freelancer, who can work anywhere, not just in the judicial system, and there are many businesses out there who hire these highly-skilled people to make their life easier.

Of course, when it comes to trials, depositions, and arbitrations, being able to type that fast is crucial when things need to be recorded as quickly and accurately as possible.

But the business world is also fast-paced, with deals being made and contracts signed every day.

Secretaries and typists can take minutes of meetings, or shorthand notes and type them up later, but when it comes to speed and accuracy, nothing beats a stenographer.

How fast does a stenographer type?

The average typing speed on a normal qwerty keyboard is around 40 words per minute.

Professional typists can average up to twice that, with some excelling at 95 words per minute.

Stenographers can type at an astounding 360 words per minute, with an accuracy rate of 99.8%.

That’s typing as fast as someone is speaking.

How a stenographer can help your business

Many companies are now looking to stenographers for live captioning services.

With approximately 1 in 6 people in the UK suffering from hearing loss, as a business, you need to comply with discrimination laws by providing equal access to both your staff and your clients.

In-house meetings, business conferences, and global seminars are great for business but can be difficult for those who are hard-of-hearing.

Live captioning is a way to level the playing field for everyone, while at the same time ensure your company is meeting its obligation when it comes to the law.

The demand for live captioning and stenographers has gone through the roof in the past year due to the pandemic.

With so many meetings now taking place online, companies want everyone to be on the same page, not just deaf and hard of hearing employees and clients, but anyone who may have technical difficulties or background noise stopping them from full comprehension.

We have the best stenographers in the UK

If you’re looking to hire a stenographer, then there are two things you need to focus on; speed and accuracy.

121 pride ourselves on a 100% accuracy target, and we’re so confident in our expert’s skills that we offer a no-quibble 100% money-back guarantee.

As one of the most respected companies in the industry, we have built up an incredible team of professional stenographers who meet the highest standards set by the appropriate registration bodies, providing live captioning in 19 languages!

Whether it’s live captioning, court transcribing, or subtitles after the fact, contact 121 Captions today and let’s have a chat about what you need and how we can help.