The Entrepreneurial Linguist (Judy Jenner)
Do I need a college degree to succeed as a translator or interpreter?
Don’t miss out on one of the ATA’s most valuable resources—The Business Practices List
By David Friedman The ATA Business Practices Listserv (BP List) has without a doubt been the best thing about my ATA membership. The discussions on…
The Entrepreneurial Linguist
Here are 48 pieces of professional advice for both translators and interpreters.
The Entrepreneurial Linguist
Here is a brief (by no means exhaustive) list of what to do to make yourself popular with your interpreting booth partner.
Ten Things You Must Never Do to Your Colleagues
By Maria Cristina de la Vega Reblogged from the NAJIT Blog with permission Do not give advice freely, even if you think it would be helpful,…
What direct clients want: From a Marketing Director’s perspective
By Daniela Guanipa A lot has been said about the complexities of setting up shop as freelancers and whether to work with agencies or direct…
The Entrepreneurial Linguist
Let’s talk about a problem that every small business owner, regardless of the business sector, faces sooner or later: clients who are simply, well, not worth it.
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…