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Business Strategies
ATA provides strategies and solutions for the business side of translating and interpreting with articles, webinars, and more.

Business Practices Community
ATA members can join the Business Practices Community to stay up-to-date on and contribute to the latest discussions.

Continuing Education

ATA Webinars Series
Coursera online courses

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.

From Blah to Beautiful: How to Make Social Media Graphics that Pop with Canva

From Blah to Beautiful: How to Make Social Media Graphics that Pop with Canva

July 15, 2025

Learn how to transform dull social media posts into eye-catching, on-brand content in this fun, hands-on webinar. Is your social…

ATA 66th Annual Conference, October 22-25, 2025, Boston, Massachusetts

ATA 66th Annual Conference

January 21, 2025

Celebrate your passion and profession at ATA66! Dedicated translators and interpreters come from all over the world to share their…

Deep Dive Networking: Personal Branding for Language Professionals

Deep Dive Networking: Personal Branding for Language Professionals

August 21, 2025

Bring your snorkels and join the Business Practices Education Committee for a deep dive into one business topic! We will…

Freelancer Retirement Planning: U.S. Accounts and Exit Tips

Freelancer Retirement Planning: U.S. Accounts and Exit Tips

July 15, 2025

Wondering how to retire as a self-employed freelancer with a global life? This webinar gives you a clear roadmap to…

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