Building a Network

August 3, 2021

Networking is an essential skill for doing business. Find out how to build and grow your network from two of the best in the…

Read More

Getting and Incorporating Feedback

July 8, 2021

Yes, you can ask for feedback—and you should! Discover the benefits of this powerful tool. All too often, translators work in a bubble. Many…

Read More
Taking Care of Your Style Set

Taking Charge of Your Style Set

June 8, 2021

Break into higher segments of the translation market by creating and defining your own style set. Instead of taking control and producing consistent translations that…

Read More
Choosing and Building a Specialization

Choosing and Building a Specialization

May 4, 2021

Learn how to build a specialization and embark on a journey in your desired field. Free for ATA members. For some translators and interpreters,…

Read More

Personal Branding Basics

April 6, 2021

Developing a personal brand is a classic “work smarter, not harder” technique. When done well, it will showcase your specific expertise and skill set,…

Read More

Emergency Preparedness and Contingency Planning for Freelancers

March 2, 2021

What happens if you are hit by the proverbial bus? Or have power outages after a weather event? Or have to spend unplanned time…

Read More

Phone and Email Etiquette for Freelancers

February 15, 2021

Communicating with clients is key to every freelancer’s success. Still, it’s a skill that few of us have studied, or even thought about in…

Read More

Setting Goals for Your Freelance Translation or Interpreting Business

January 14, 2021

Setting realistic goals for your business can be a daunting task. Where do you start? What is the right combination of ambition and reason?…

Read More

Diversification: A Tool for Thriving in Uncertain Times

October 5, 2020

While many things are uncertain when you run your own business—especially during a pandemic and economic crisis—one thing is clear so far: freelancers with…

Read More

Entrepreneurial Habits for Freelance Translators and Interpreters

December 14, 2020

Succeeding as a freelancer will always involve some factors you can’t control—like a global pandemic—but it also involves daily, positive habits and a business…

Read More

Handling the Holidays as a Freelancer

November 9, 2020

This is the third webinar in ATA’s Back to Business Basics series. Each webinar in the series focuses on a small, practical piece of…

Read More

Effective and Pitch-Perfect Marketing during and after COVID-19

September 10, 2020

With an ongoing global pandemic and economic crisis, marketing your services may not feel like a priority right now. But you’ve worked hard to…

Read More