E51: The New ATA Mastermind Program
Most translators and interpreters go into business understanding that finding and retaining clients will be hard work. What many fail to see, however, is the difficulty in running a business alone and not always knowing what to do next. Enter ATA’s new Mastermind Program!
Read MorePurchase Orders Revisited
This post originally appeared on the blog My Words for a Change and it is republished with permission. Way back in 2015, I asked my…
Read MoreStrategies for Translation Providers in an Uncertain World… A Survival Guide
This post originally appeared on the blog The translation business and it is republished with permission. Sometimes, how we translators run our professional lives and…
Read MoreFreelance Finance: Setting Rates
Here at The Savvy Newcomer we understand that it can be intimidating to talk about money. It’s often a sticky subject, but we feel…
Read MoreWhat professors don’t teach you about translating professionally
During my undergraduate degree in translation, I felt like I was very prepared for a career in translation. I excelled in my language classes…
Read MorePricing Techniques in the Translation Industry
This post originally appeared on LinkedIn and it is republished with permission. In the translation industry two pricing techniques seem to dominate: cost plus…
Read MoreEmails asking for translation or interpreting rates: Here’s how I respond
I often get requests for my rates from organizations that are trying to build a database of individual translation or interpreting service providers. An…
Read MoreNew Twists on Old Scams: Language Professionals Beware!
Some scammers are finding new target audiences because a lot of people are working from home who have not worked from home before. While the current scams are not new, some scammers are adding new twists.
Read More53 Freelancing Mistakes That Are Costing You Clients, Cash, and Credibility
This post originally appeared on Copyblogger I don’t know about you, but when I started freelancing as a writer, I made a ton of…
Read MoreWhat the Business Practices Education Committee Is Doing for ATA Members
To succeed in today’s competitive economy, you need specialized knowledge and an inside track. As an ATA member, we’ve got you covered with ATA’s Business Practices Education Committee.
Read MoreWhy You Should Never Offer a “Free Quote” On Your Website (Or Elsewhere)
This post was originally published on Madalena Sánchez Zampaulo’s blog. It is reposted with permission from the author. Whether you’re a seasoned professional translator…
Read MoreWhat makes a good agency?
This post was originally published in the July-August 2009 edition of the ITI Bulletin. It is reposted with permission from the author. Herbert Eppel…
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