Here's a question, prompted by a fellow tenant of my co-working office. If you had to choose one word that you hope is used to describe you as a businessperson, what would it be? When he (the fellow tenant) originally asked me that question, I drew a bit of a blank. But then yesterday, after I … [Read more...] about You as a businessperson: in one word
You need a freelance sanity routine
In my Beyond the Basics of Freelancing class, a student asked a really good question: how to stay sane while working on an insane project. No matter how carefully you manage your work flow and your routine, everyone has "one of those weeks" once in a while. A good client needs 15,000 words in a … [Read more...] about You need a freelance sanity routine
Getting Started as a Freelance Translator: starts April 2
"This course inspired me to take many steps necessary to transform from a dabbling newbie into a serious professional," reports a participant in my online course Getting Started as a Freelance Translator. The next session starts on April 2, and I have five spots left (maximum of 10 students per … [Read more...] about Getting Started as a Freelance Translator: starts April 2
Rates: think green zone, yellow zone, red zone
Let's look some more at the "How much should I charge?" question, since it's such a source of stress and speculation for most freelancers. You might also be interested in these previous posts--What is the right rate for your translation services, and How and why to raise your translation rates. If … [Read more...] about Rates: think green zone, yellow zone, red zone
Speaking of Interpreting: the recording is up!
If you missed yesterday's Speaking of Translation conference call, "Speaking of Interpreting," in which Eve Bodeux and I interviewed InterpretAmerica co-Presidents Katharine Allen and Barry Slaughter Olsen, we've posted a free recording for your listening pleasure. We asked Barry and Katharine to … [Read more...] about Speaking of Interpreting: the recording is up!