Working for Expedict - FAQ

Is becoming a home typist for Expedict right for me?
Becoming a home typist for Expedict only makes sense if you would still take the step even if we did not exist. Our typist pool comprises people of a wide variety of backgrounds, and each took the decision to work from home for a variety of personal reasons. However, one common trait amongst them is the confidence to find enough work without being entirely dependent on one source. Expedict employs the services of people who have taken the decision to become home workers independently of how much work they thought Expedict could send their way.

Does this mean that you do not guarantee a minimum level of income?
That's right. By the very nature of our business, we cannot guarantee a minimum amount of work that would be offered to you in any given period. That said, those home typists who have shown themselves to consistently deliver high-quality work to deadline are generally offered more work than they are in a position to accept. In short, by demonstrating dependability and quality, our home typists steadily work their way up toward the top of the work allocation roster.

Would I be an employee of Expedict Ltd?
No. You would be self-employed and invoice your services to Expedict Ltd in accordance with a contract signed between us and you for your provision of ad hoc typing and word processing services. We refer UK residents to the website of Inland Revenue for details of how to set yourself up as self-employed. Non-UK residents should refer to their local tax authorities.

Could I work for other typing agencies at the same time?
You are positively encouraged to work for other typing agencies as well. You could undermine your self-employed status if you rely exclusively on one source of income.

Is there a large up-front investment to set myself up as a home typist?
Strictly speaking, no. If you already have a PC and internet connection, as well as email and word processing software, the only other thing you would require is a digital transcription kit. This is described in the section 'Setting Yourself Up'. The kit is available from several UK suppliers for approximately £150.
You should consider that there may be other expenses, both initial and recurrent, related to setting yourself up as self-employed. For example, many of our home typists employ the services of an accountant.

Can I maintain a salaried position with my current employer and work for Expedict during evenings and weekends?
Yes. Many of our home typists do precisely this. The work they do for us tops up their monthly income. Again, we refer you to your local tax authorities for what the tax implications might be in your particular circumstances.

I'm interested in taking this further. How do I find out more?
Follow this link to -> Step 1: Questionnaire