Monday, September 15th, 2025

The True Value of Professional Transcription

‘People know the price of everything and the value of nothing.’ – Oscar Wilde We all love that little thrill of finding a bargain, whether it’s a supermarket deal or a lucky online find. However, whilst cheap offers might work for T-shirts or gadgets, when it comes to your business, what you really want isn’t 

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Friday, September 12th, 2025

What Is a PACE Interview? Full Guide to PACE Interview Transcriptions (UK). 

PACE interview transcriptions play an important role in legal proceedings, as they provide a written record of interviews conducted under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984. These transcriptions are used by legal teams, police forces, and other authorities to ensure clarity, transparency, and accountability throughout the investigative process. In this guide, we look at 

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Friday, August 8th, 2025

How to Choose a Transcription Company for Market Research

When you’re knee-deep in interviews, focus groups, and consumer insight analysis, the last thing you want is uncertainty about your UK-based transcription company’s accuracy, security, or turnaround. If you’re choosing transcription services for market research, the options can feel overwhelming, but the right partner will save you time, stress, and money. Here’s what to consider 

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Friday, August 8th, 2025

Keeping It Personal, Private, and Practical: Why Anonymisation & Pseudonymisation Matter in Transcription

When you’re handling sensitive data in interviews or research, getting the words down accurately is only part of the job. Just as important is protecting the identity of the people behind those words. In this blog, we’re diving into the practicalities of anonymisation and pseudonymisation; what they mean, when to use them, and how we 

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Thursday, June 12th, 2025

Supporting Grit, Talent, and Teamwork: McGowan Transcriptions and Racing Driver Ashley Gregory

At McGowan Transcriptions, we believe in backing people who reflect the values we’ve built our business on: hard work, resilience, and the power of a brilliant team. That’s why we’re proud sponsors of Ashley Gregory, a rising star in the 2025 MINI Challenge Trophy UK. As the only woman competing in the championship, Ashley brings 

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Wednesday, June 4th, 2025

How to Record Audio with Android & Get the Best Transcription

For many, a smartphone is a treasured possession. With the capability to store photos, record audio and video, stream movies, and play games, long gone are the days of a mobile being used for its primary purpose. In fact, our phones have become valuable business tools. With the recording features they possess, meetings, training sessions, 

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Thursday, May 15th, 2025

Professional Dictation Services with Quick Turnaround and Verbatim Accuracy

In today’s fast-paced world, professionals across various industries rely on efficient and accurate ways to capture spoken content. Whether you’re a busy executive, legal professional, healthcare provider, or journalist, a reliable dictation service can be the key to staying organised, saving time, and improving productivity. At McGowan Transcriptions, we specialise in high-quality transcribing services, offering 

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Monday, March 31st, 2025

How Can You Guarantee an Accurate Translation of Your Important Files?

When it comes to translating documents, audio files, or videos, it is essential to obtain an accurate translation of the original content. Without one, vital information could be missing, quotes may be interpreted incorrectly, and research documents could become inaccurate. Accuracy plays a crucial role in how businesses function. When it comes to medical documentation 

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Friday, January 17th, 2025

Do AI Transcriptions Streamline or Hinder the Transcription Process?

AI was probably one of the biggest buzzwords of 2024. Everywhere we look, companies are offering AI alternatives. AI tools such as ChatGPT can complete a multitude of tasks, such as CV writing, finding a picture to accompany a blog, providing customer support and more. Figures from gov.uk show that at the time of writing, 

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Tuesday, October 22nd, 2024

Women Powering Women: Supporting Ashley Gregory on Her Racing Journey

At McGowan Transcriptions, we’ve always championed hard work, resilience, and ambition—especially when it comes to women breaking barriers. It’s part of who we are as a woman-led business, and it’s why we’re thrilled to be supporting race car driver Ashley Gregory. In a world where motorsport is still heavily male-dominated, women like Ashley are not 

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