Should you give your client a call?
Sometimes we get those translation projects with language combinations that make us go: “English into what?!” I mean, there are over 7000 languages in the...
How much should I charge for translation services?
This is a common topic. When I was 18 I bought a van. It was the van my father had taught me to drive in,...
Partial translation of documents
Ever got a file from a client that had some sentences that you weren’t supposed to translate? I’m going to let you in on a...
Post-editing. What is it? Is it stealing jobs from translators? Is it damaging the translation market? And many other questions.
I should have written something about this a long time ago. Today, we’re already in the era where voice dictation and post-editing are old news....
Turning down jobs is as important as accepting new ones
I’ve been reading about this topic a lot recently, so I decided to tell you why I think this is the case. If you’re a...
How to lose a client in 10 days
So, you need a way to get rid of all your clients. Well, it’s quite easy. You receive a quote request… Then, simply follow these...
10 mistakes novice translators make
Machine Translation, Voice Dictation, Translation Cameras (have you seen these? They’re amazing), AI, apps and other translation technologies that are trying to be better than...
How to proofread a file that you cannot export?
Proofreading is a very important part of translation. Every translator makes mistakes and typos and therefore must proofread all their work. There are several ways...
What to do when you don’t get paid
Got a client who didn’t pay you and now they won’t answer your emails? What are your options? A few years ago, I was a...
Why is translation so hard to sell?
Selling translation services may not be as hard as selling sand in the Sahara, but it’s close. “But why?” You may ask. Well, the truth...
From 0.01€ to 0.2€ in an hour – About translation platforms.
A few weeks ago, we needed to find a Portuguese-English translator. If you ever need to find a translator, there are several options open to...