Ben Walker

11 posts

Ben Walker is CEO of Transcription Outsourcing, LLC, which provides user-friendly, high-quality and cost-effective transcription services to organizations all over the U.S. We specialize in the academic, medical, legal, law enforcement, financial and general business industries. A resident of Denver, Colorado, Ben enjoys tennis, hiking and watching college football.

6 Things Freelancers Need to Know (and Might Not)

Freelancing can be an incredible adventure, and a great way to start your entrepreneurial journey. That doesn’t mean, however, that it’s glamorous or easy. Particularly when getting started, there’s a lot of trial and error...

byBen Walker

November 1, 2018

5 Ways to Fund a New Business

Asking for money for any reason is never easy, especially as a new business owner. According to CB Insights, 29 percent of startups fail because they flat-out run out of cash. The best way to...

byBen Walker

September 21, 2018

Flexibility and the Gig Economy

The gig economy is no longer about getting paid for small tasks on the weekend in addition to your full-time job. Aspiring entrepreneurs are getting creative by starting businesses from these side gigs, and freelancing...

byBen Walker

July 8, 2018

How to Get Your Startup Media Attention With Public Relations

A number of entrepreneurs have come to solely rely on social media as a means of gaining media attention. And why not? It’s (mostly) free, and many entrepreneurs have the experience to grow a following...

byBen Walker

June 8, 2018

Why It’s Important to Keep Your Business Plan Flexible

Having a business plan was once thought to be the roadmap to entrepreneurial success. Its purpose; to lay everything out on the table, including what your company does, its objective and goals, how to market...

byBen Walker

April 4, 2018

4 Inspirational Podcasts Entrepreneurs Should Tune in To

When I’m driving or taking my dog for a walk, I like to listen to books or podcasts. It makes me feel like I am accomplishing two things at once, and I like to take...

byBen Walker

February 24, 2018

What Roles Should Your Startup Outsource?

Times change, including how entrepreneurs run a business. Between the internet and technology, it is possible to avoid leasing an office space for you and your employees. Instead, many are using online resources to hire...

byBen Walker

November 16, 2017

Top 5 Qualities to Look for When Hiring a Freelancer

As an entrepreneur, you eventually get to the point where you need an extra pair of hands. It would be great to hire someone to help out with phone calls, emails or even redesigning your...

byBen Walker

October 25, 2017

4 Reasons to Get Your Side Hustle On

"Side hustle" is the new buzzword of this generation, but what exactly does it mean? To get your side hustle on means that in addition to your day job, you also have a second stream...

byBen Walker

September 28, 2017

Failure Turns Floundering into Thriving

Four Ways to Turn a Floundering Business into a Thriving Business Most businesses launch as a result of need in a certain marketplace, in response to demand for a specific product, or with an innovation...

byBen Walker

June 17, 2015

How to Create Word-of-Mouth Brand Advocates for Your Business

One of the simplest yet overlooked business growth strategies is "Word-of-Mouth" While paid advertising and media stories may land you some significant customer leads, one of the simplest yet overlooked business growth strategies is word-of-mouth...

byBen Walker

March 13, 2015