5 Steps to Add Credibility and Find More Translation Work Online
This post is for the freelance translator or translation agency that is looking for ways to grow online. 1. Update your website so it will look professional Translators and Language Agencies should...
View ArticleWorking for Translation Agencies
Many translators can make their careers on working exclusively for translation agencies. But, why would a freelancer do that? Let’s dive into a couple pros and cons in doing work exclusively for...
View ArticleWanting more translation clients? A refreshingly simple way to find them
One of the hardest parts of running a translation business is finding clients. Whether a freelance translator or small translation agency…. Time spent away from doing actual work is time not making...
View ArticleThe Golden Rule of Working in the Translation Industry….whether Translator or...
“”People work with people they like? or “It’s the small things that make a big difference.” Sound familiar? The language industry today is very much orientated around people. We can’t get away from...
View ArticleCash Flow Tips for Freelance Translators
Or for Freelancers… NO MONEY… MO’ PROBLEMS Your independence as a freelancer comes with a cost. Like it or not, you shoulder the risks that come with running a business. And unlike a full-time job,...
View ArticleTranslation Business: How to Forecast Capacity and Grow Successfully
“Translation Agencies are bound by the limitations of their linguists.” Last week I wrote about forecasting cash flows. This week we’ll dig a bit deeper into how to forecast as a translation agency....
View ArticleShould I Fear Competition in the Translation Industry?
Should I Fear Competition? I would get the most disturbing feeling in my gut whenever another translation service provider popped up in my town. For the longest time- I would really lose sleep over it!...
View ArticleThe Subcontracting dilemma….
A translator confessed… “I’ve worked hard to build up a loyal client base, but I don’t always have the bandwidth to satisfy all my clients needs…” And my response was, “What a great problem!” I didn’t...
View ArticleThe Remote Translation Service Provider
Why remote work might just unleash your translation business’ full potential and help you have more control over work/life balance. In the language industry, working remote has been the norm rather...
View ArticleHow to Attract More Clients and Grow your Translation Business…Part 1
This week’s post is inspired by those small to medium size translation service providers that represent the lion’s share of the translation industry. When do you worry about finding new clients?...
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