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Essential Steps for Starting and Staying in the Translation Business
Discover the most useful tips and tricks to help you get through your first year as a freelance translator and…
Professional Partnerships for Interpreters
Discover how forging professional partnerships can advance your business. Interpreters are communicators. However, we could find ourselves limiting our communication…
Integrate ChatGPT in Your Workflow to Boost Productivity
Discover how ChatGPT can revolutionize your language business. Stay ahead of the game by learning about efficient prompt engineering and…
Taking Control of Your Business
Learn the basic metrics that you, as a freelance translator, should be monitoring in your business on (at least) a…
Questions Before Accepting an Interpreting Project
Ensure a smooth communication with the client before the event and let them help you sound your best in the…
Perks and Pitfalls of LinkedIn for Language Professionals
Feeling left out on LinkedIn? Learn how to use this social media powerhouse to market yourself to colleagues and clients.…
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