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Continuing Education
ATA Webinars Series
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Business Management
US Small Business Association (SBA)
SCORE small business mentoring
Financial Planning and Management
US CalPro Spreadsheet
ATA Translator Earnings Calculator
ATA-Sponsored Business Services
ATA Webinar: Financial Planning for Translators, Interpreters, and Owners
Terminology and Grammar
The Chicago Manual of Style Online
ATA Certification into-English Grading Standards
Other Professional Organizations
Institute of Translation and Interpreting (ITI)
The American Literary Translators Association (ALTA)
Freelancers Union
ATA Events
ATA provides affordable and effective education for business practices.
Manage Your Translation Business Wisely with a 90-Day Plan
Learn how to take your translation and interpreting business to the next level with clear goals and a 90-day plan…
Productivity Hacks for Freelancers
Discover practical approaches for increasing the productivity—and profitability—of your freelance translation and interpreting business. The success of a small business…
ATA 63rd Annual Conference
When we connect… We explore our shared experience to gain a broader perspective and overcome challenges. We encourage and inspire…
Make Your Website Do the Work: Content Creation That Influences
Learn how to use concepts and techniques on your website that encourage clients to take action! Everyone has advice on…
Getting Out of a Business Slump
Learn how to power through when your T&I business is slow. Feast and famine cycles are unfortunately a reality of…
Preparing for ATA63: How to Guarantee a Return on Networking
Learn the fundamentals of in-person networking and gain the skills you need to build professional relationships. As a freelancer, the…
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