Direct clients… the freelancer’s dream
By Helen Eby We all want to work with direct clients… or say we do. Why? I have heard many translators wish they could…
Business Smarts: Fluctuating Workloads
One of the most daunting questions for freelancers – and more so for freelancers-to-be! – is how to handle workload fluctuations. In this great post…
The Hidden Part of the Job
By Giovanna Lester In my marketing workshops I discuss a subject I call “Anatomy of a Project.” The focus is on the immediate interaction…
The Entrepreneurial Linguist
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The Entrepreneurial Linguist
I have recently started noticing that not too much has been said about the importance of being humble.
Céline’s 10 Tricky Situations Translators Might Find Themselves In and How To Get Out of Them
By Céline Graciet Reblogged from Naked Translations with permission from the author Being a freelance translator isn’t just about having the ability to take language from…
My Biggest Questions about Getting Started
By Jamie Hartz It seems to me that some translators and interpreters fall into the profession by virtue of their linguistic ability and prior…
Helen’s Adventures in Translation, Chapter 3: Launch Time! Going from 20% to 80% Capacity As Fast As Possible
In my last post, I explained how I evaluated and met the requirements my potential clients might have, including qualifications, website and connections. I…
The Entrepreneurial Linguist
After three months of waiting, I found out the results of the oral portion of the Federal Court Interpreter Certification Examination (FCICE) late last year. I will make this short and sweet: I did not pass.
Bad Advice for Novice Skydivers: Learn As You Go
By Kevin Hendzel Reblogged from Word Prisms with permission from the author Why the First, Best Lesson I Learned about Translation Was a Healthy…
Money Talk
By Giovanna Lester Being self-employed is not for everyone. As self-employed professionals we must keep abreast of market conditions – pricing, demand, terminology changes,…