For freelance and independent court reporters, few things are more frustrating than delayed payments. You've delivered your work, but the check is still weeks—or months—away. It’s stressful, unpredictable, and unsustainable. At Court Reporters Clearinghouse, we believe you should be paid for your work when it's done—not when your client finally gets around to paying. [...]
As the year draws to a close, it's the perfect time for court reporters to reflect on what has served them well and what has held them back. For many in the profession, the demands of managing a small business can be overwhelming. That's why stepping into a new year with clarity and intention [...]
For many professionals, finding a career that aligns with their values, supports their personal life, and helps others can feel like an impossible dream. But for independent court reporters partnering with Court Reporters Clearinghouse, that dream becomes reality. Whether you're newly freelance or have decades of experience, Court Reporters Clearinghouse helps build a meaningful [...]
For many women in their 50s and beyond, life after retirement or career transitions opens up exciting possibilities. If you're looking for meaningful, flexible work that fits your lifestyle, court reporting could be your ideal next chapter. But managing the business side of things? That’s where CRC National comes in. Whether you're in Amarillo [...]
At Court Reporters Clearinghouse, we’re celebrating 28 years of empowering independent court reporters. Our founder, Paula Babin, started CRC in 1997 with a servant’s heart—looking to help court reporters find a positive work-life balance. Today, her legacy lives on as we continue to honor God by serving others. We work hard to earn the [...]
Throughout the life of your court reporting career, natural challenges are bound to arise. Big or small, no matter their frequency, these challenges can often catalysts to enhancing your career, if you let them. By changing your perspective on daily issues and finding creative workarounds to problem-solving large roadblocks, you can come out on [...]
"Work smarter, not harder” - It’s a phrase that’s all too common in business and the professional world. The simple phrase is best known for being tossed around during stressful and busy times around the office and is often the catalyst for people newly motivated. The idea of working smarter rather than harder is [...]
What makes someone a successful business-oriented court reporter? Many agree that successful people have their priorities, maintain healthy daily living habits, and stay on track and organized. How does this relate to your court reporting career? In this blog, we will cover a few habits that will allow you to confidently take pride in your work [...]
Many people who are determined to be successful (aren’t we all!) often hinder their own success by letting their perfectionist tendencies get the best of them. As a flourishing court reporter climbing the ladder of success, the last thing you want to do is stand in your own way. A spreading ‘manifesto’ known as the [...]
A court reporter’s day often requires extreme focus when handling sensitive and/or complicated depositions. Throughout the day, focus can wane and the mid-afternoon slump may be inevitable. This common slump in energy results in lack of focus, memory, and can often affect mood and motivation. Thankfully, there’s an easy way to maintain momentum and [...]
