T4T is on Instagram! Ever since I quit Twitter (and honestly, I don't miss it at all), I've been meaning to put Training for Translators on Instagram. I finally had a day without translation or interpreting work and got it done...@trainingfortranslators is freshly stocked with posts, and ready … [Read more...] about Should you incorporate, and other freelance finance topics
The frugal freelance life
I've written about frugality and money management a few times over the years, most notably in 2013, the year that my husband and I paid off our mortgage (after nine years instead of 30 years!) and became completely debt-free, a status we've maintained since then. I actually love thinking and talking … [Read more...] about The frugal freelance life
Freebie of the month: Deciding what to charge worksheet
For a while, I've been meaning to put together a "freebie of the month" file: something (hopefully!) useful for your freelance business. I finally got my act together to do this, and this month's freebie is my Deciding what to charge worksheet, a simple spreadsheet (should take you less than 15 … [Read more...] about Freebie of the month: Deciding what to charge worksheet
When marketing feels overwhelming, slow down and simplify
What's up with freelancing these days? Freelancing is in kind of an odd state right now. We're hearing about mass layoffs at tech and media companies, we're wondering how AI/MT is going to affect us, there's a total solar eclipse coming, and the other day, I found myself wondering, "Does any of … [Read more...] about When marketing feels overwhelming, slow down and simplify
Low rates: A personal decision, or a group issue?
Greetings, Training for Translators subscribers! My April master class, Aiming for six figures as a freelancer, is next Wednesday (April 10). Registration ($75) includes the recording, and we'll talk about how to analyze your current workflow, use rate zones (green, yellow, red, gold) to decide what … [Read more...] about Low rates: A personal decision, or a group issue?