Becoming a freelance translator – 5 questions you must first answer

If you are considering becoming a freelance translator, you should be able to come up with a straight answer to a number of questions. Here are five of the more important ones
Freelance translator tip: where to work from when home is not the best option

Time has taught me that I’m most effective in an environment that contains a minimum amount of distractions. A silent environment is especially important on this job…
Top 100 Language Service Providers 2012. Have you worked with them?

Playing in the major league of the translation business may require that you be part of a major league team. Common Sense Advisory, a US-based research company, published…
Become a gimper of your trade

A gimper is someone who cannot settle with mediocre or even standard performance. When they look at the expectations other people have from them…
The freelancer’s ultimate office

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Anatomy of a translator’s office – let’s describe it together

One of the great things about freelancing is that you are queen or king of your own office, can choose your own throne, can decorate according to your own tastes and…
Number One Reason I Don’t Work On Weekends

If you think “family”, this post is likely to surprise you. If you think “rest”, then think again. Don’t get me wrong, these two are up there among the top best reasons why…