New Twists on Old Scams: Language Professionals Beware!

By The ATA Chronicle | July 20, 2020

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.

53 Freelancing Mistakes That Are Costing You Clients, Cash, and Credibility

By The Savvy Newcomer | June 9, 2020

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…

Starting at Square One as a Translator or Interpreter: What Does It Take?

By The Savvy Newcomer | May 19, 2020

From time to time we at The Savvy Newcomer receive questions from our readers that make for great blog post topics. This is one…

Business Strategies

By ATA | May 18, 2020

Featured Webinars ATA’s Webinar Series provides affordable and effective online education for business strategies. See All ATA Webinars Ready to take your business to…

How to Create an Ideal T&I Client Profile to Market Your Services

By The Savvy Newcomer | May 12, 2020

This post was originally published on Madalena Sánchez Zampaulo’s blog. It is reposted with permission. It is incredibly important to know your ideal client…

What the Business Practices Education Committee Is Doing for ATA Members

By The ATA Chronicle | May 11, 2020

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.

Freelance Beginner Tips: The Pitfalls to Avoid

By The Savvy Newcomer | April 28, 2020

Reblogged from Hongkiat, with permission If you’re still unsure whether or not to pursue freelancing, chances are you’ve contemplated what life is like as…

Can You Answer these Questions about Your Translation Project? (FAQ)

By The Savvy Newcomer | April 14, 2020

This post was originally published on the dba Plan B blog. It is reposted with permission. When you have a translation project ready to go,…

Why You Should Never Offer a “Free Quote” On Your Website (Or Elsewhere)

By The Savvy Newcomer | March 17, 2020

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…

What Makes a Good Agency?

By The Savvy Newcomer | March 3, 2020

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…

E41: ATA Business Practices Education Committee

By ATA | February 3, 2020

ATA Members and Internet Scams

By ATA | February 1, 2020

Scamming and Spamming If it sounds too good to be true, then it probably is too good to be true. The latest in the…