Guide to Buying Translation Services

Translators help power the global economy, working with businesses, governments, non-profits and individuals. Translators work with the written word.

The ATA Guide to Buying Translation Services is a resource to help clients identify, select, and work with translators.

Guide to Buying Interpreting Services

Interpreters help power the global economy, working with businesses, governments, non-profits and individuals. Interpreters work with the spoken and signed word.

The ATA Guide to Buying Interpreting Services is a resource to help clients identify, select, and work with interpreters.

E110: ATA’s New Guides to Buying Translation and Interpreting Services

Learn how these invaluable reference tools can help clients and language services providers alike understand which factors to consider in order to create a successful partnership.

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Can I afford to hire a professional?

You can’t afford NOT to. Poor translation and interpreting services can be disastrous for your business. See what’s at stake.

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What's the difference?

Translators do the writing. Interpreters do the talking. ATA helps you find the right language professional.

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Can't a computer do all this?

There are times when machine translation is useful, and times when it's not. Learn when to use Google Translate, and when to hire a professional.

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Find a Professional Translator or Interpreter

When you are committed to quality, the language professional you need is an ATA member.