“I’ve Always Done It That Way!” – Breaking Out of Old Habits
This post is a reblog, originally published in the Tool Box Journal Newsletter, Issue 22-6-338 on June 15, 2022. It is reposted with permission from…
Mental Health in Freelance Translation: Setting Boundaries
This post is a reblog, originally published by Zingword on November 5, 2020. It is reposted with permission from the author. I recently had…
Increasing Rates for Your Existing Clients
Wherever you live and wherever you do business in the world, you will have noticed a major uptick in inflation in 2021 and especially…
7 Ways to Grow Your Freelance Business With Client Referrals
This post is a reblog, originally published on Marketing Tips for Translators. It is reposted with permission from the author. Do you know what…
Next Level Interviews: Jost Zetzsche
In December 2021, Next Level had the opportunity to interview English to German translator Jost Zetzsche. Jost is known in the industry for his…
Bilingual Review Files: A Productivity Aid or a Waste of Time?
This post is a reblog, originally published on Andrew Bell’s blog. It is reposted with permission from the author. Bilingual review files come in…
Can Clients Find You? Help Them With Google My Business
I am willing to bet that marketing your translation or interpreting services to potential clients is not something you look forward to. Most of…
How to Keep Working While the Ground Is Shifting
This post is a reblog, originally published in the Tool Box Journal Newsletter, Issue 22-3-335 on March 15, 2022. It is reposted with permission…
Volume Discounts: Should I or Should I Not?
When was the last time you were asked to provide a volume discount? My guess is not too long ago. Did you say “yes”…
7 Marketing and Productivity Tools for Gmail and Google Workspace (G Suite) Users
This post is a reblog, originally published on Madalena Sánchez Zampaulo’s blog. It is reposted with permission from the author. As freelance translators and…
Successful Freelancing with ADHD and Other Brain-Based Conditions
If you continuously struggle to stay organized and tend to work long hours to compensate for daily distractions, learning about productivity can mean wading…
Ready to Plan for a Mid- to Long-Term Medical Leave? Part 2
In the last post, we looked at the financial issues underpinning a need for COVID-related medical leave. This week, we turn to organizational issues.…