ATA Compensation Survey
Compensation Survey, Sixth Edition This free resource is available exclusively to ATA members and provides the most complete and accurate income and pay rate…
BLEU + COMET = MATEO: Automatic Translation Quality Evaluation Tools for Freelancers
Developed by a group of researchers at Ghent University in Belgium, MAchine Translation Evaluation Online (MATEO) is an application with an easy user interface that allows anyone to estimate the quality of several candidate translations with any or all automatic metrics.
Expanding Your Freelance Business, or Turning it Into an Agency
This post is a reblog, originally published on Training for Translators. It has been republished here with permission from the author. From the Next…
Can Someone Please Tell Me to Get to Work? The Power of Virtual Coworking Sessions
ATA’s Business Practices Education Committee has been hosting “Power Hour” coworking sessions since the spring of 2023. Email invites are sent every two months to the Business Practices Community, which any ATA member can join for free. The mutual accountability of these sessions can serve as a powerful source of motivation, allowing linguists to stave off distraction and instead focus on deep (or deeply tedious) work.
Be the B: Building a More Sustainable Future through B Certification
Ensuring our future prosperity as language professionals will require us to rethink how we do business. Part of the solution could lie in higher consideration of people and the planet.
Reframing What It Means to Mentor: Moving Beyond Traditional Mentoring Methods
This article redefines mentorship within the interpreting community, emphasizing trust, professionalism, and holistic growth, while challenging outdated practices that lead to burnout and disillusionment.
ATA65 Conference Preview: Business Practices Education at ATA65
Autumn is in the air again. For me, the beginning of the season means mountains covered in brightly colored trees, fresh apples—along with apple…
The Global Reads Book Club
Translators read all day long in their second language and interpreters speak all day long in their working pairs. As language professionals, we want…
Adding New Services and Admitting I Was Wrong
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Getting Your Freelance Business Ready for a Summer Slowdown
This post is a reblog, originally published in the Slator Tool Box. It is reprinted here with permission of the author. My translation clients are…
Contract Terms: A Freelancer’s Roadmap to Success
As freelancers, we sign contracts with agencies or direct clients. It’s essential that the contracts we sign reflect our values and protect our rights. Understanding contract clauses can help us mitigate risks and limit liability.
Recent Independent Contractor Classification Rule Changes and What They Mean for Translators and Interpreters
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