Featured Articles
The ATA Chronicle offers current and relevant articles for business strategies.
Post-Reduction in Force: The World Is Moving On— I’m Still in Limbo
Layoffs are never easy—nor are they simple. They may stem from financial realities or strategic decisions handed down from leadership. Some come with warning; others arrive in a simple, impersonal email. However they unfold, they impact people’s lives and livelihoods—and nearly always stir fear, uncertainty, and grief. In this reflective essay, the author explores how to navigate these liminal spaces with presence, purpose, and compassion. What does it mean to rebuild after loss? And how do we, collectively, create a future that still feels worth getting up for in the morning?
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Elevate Your Client Outreach with ATA’s Guides to Buying Translation and Interpreting Services!
Translators and interpreters help power the global economy, working with businesses, governments, nonprofits, and individuals. ATA’s guides to buying translation and interpreting services are resources created to help clients identify, select, and work with language professionals. Members can share these guides with existing and potential clients and others to educate them about the T&I professions.
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Vetting Potential Clients
Even the best of us have been tempted by a scam. Technology has given scammers an unprecedented level of sophistication and access, making it easier than ever to be fooled. Here are some tips for fellow translators, interpreters, and language professionals to help them vet potential clients and avoid being scammed or left with unpaid invoices.
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Featured Webinars
ATA's Webinar Series provides affordable and effective online education for business strategies.
Land the Job: Strategies for Interpreters and Translators (Part 3)
Gain practical tools and expert guidance tailored to help language professionals succeed in today’s competitive job market. This three-part webinar series is designed to…
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Everything You Need to Know about ATA’s Mastermind Program
Discover the benefits of ATA’s Mastermind Program and learn how peer-based, small team mentoring can serve your business needs. Mastermind groups use a peer-based…
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Business Questions We All Have
There are some business questions we all keep asking. Learn how to get answers. As freelance language professionals, we often feel highly confident in…
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