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Finding Your Translation Clients 22 Aug 2013 | 06:02 pm
For a freelance translator, clientele consists of two types: translation agencies, which are companies that act as an intermediary between the freelance translator and the final client and direct clie...
Breaking the Myths: Specialization in Translation 15 Aug 2013 | 06:01 pm
The words ‘specialist’ and ‘generalist’ have long been battered for commercial purposes, however, if the meaning and essence are well-understood and measured, specialization and its offshoots can be o...
Translating VS Interpreting – Know the Difference 30 Jul 2013 | 07:51 pm
The two words have been used interchangeably and have been understood as synonyms. This has increased the confusion manifold and we see people asking ‘Is there a difference between translation and int...
Dive in the conversation with hashtags! 24 Jul 2013 | 01:42 pm
Twitter is one the most beloved social media sites in the Translation World because it is all about the written word. Of course Facebook, Google+, LinkedIn, Pinterest or Instagram have their place, bu...
Translation myths III 18 Jul 2013 | 01:39 pm
We started talking about myths that are being spread about the language service industry, especially translations and interpreting. Most of them include interpreters and translators, their styles and...
Translation myths II 27 Jun 2013 | 04:09 pm
In May we have started talking about translation myths and misconceptions that are circling the globe. We have been talking about the myths regarding the industry and where it stands, then we discusse...
Translation myths 3 May 2013 | 05:37 pm
The language service business is very diverse and just like any other industry has many myths which are so widely spread that most people believe them. Let us shatter some of them: The market for tran...
No recession for translation 7 Mar 2013 | 08:52 pm
The recession has had a devastating effect on some businesses but it has merely affected others. Business professionals state that Translation businesses are recession proof. Figures put it amongst th...
Localization: adapt your message to each market 11 Feb 2013 | 08:32 pm
The era of globalization means any market is available, all you need to do is take the products or services your business provides and adapt them to the market you are interested in. This process is c...
Transcreation: when creativity meets translation 18 Jan 2013 | 03:05 pm
Creativity plays a crucial role in adapting a text to another language. Every translation requires accuracy as well as knowledge of the cultural background. Yet, sometimes this is not enough to convey...
