I'm back (physically at least!) from the 55th annual conference of the American Translators Association in Chicago. By all measures, the conference was a great success. We had 1,842 attendees, which is our second-largest conference ever. It would take a lot to top the 2,400 attendees we had for our … [Read more...] about ATA55: the highlights
Off to ATA55!
I'll be out of the office for the rest of the week, to attend the 55th annual conference of the American Translators Association in Chicago. If you're a blog reader and we haven't met in person, definitely come shake hands! I'll be speaking on a panel (The Freelance Juggling Act) on Thursday … [Read more...] about Off to ATA55!
Reader question: following the money
A student in my online class asks: how do you know who the "big payers" are in a given industry, and how do you find them or help them find you? That could be a whole course in and of itself; but here are my thoughts in a nutshell: Every industry or sector has "big payers." For example, when I … [Read more...] about Reader question: following the money
When a client says, "Geez…that's really expensive!"
A student in my online course asks, "What do I respond when a client comments that my rates are really high?" Good question, student! Because if you're running your business the right way, someone, someday, and maybe even lots of people almost every day, will think that you're too expensive. Which … [Read more...] about When a client says, "Geez…that's really expensive!"
Beyond the Basics of Freelancing: starts November 12
The next session of my online course Beyond the Basics of Freelancing starts on November 12, and I have five spots open. This course is for mid-career freelancers who have established businesses, but want to earn more money, work with higher-quality agencies or direct clients, develop a clearer … [Read more...] about Beyond the Basics of Freelancing: starts November 12