This week's post topic was suggested by a reader: Is translation a dying profession?Good question! Short answer: In my opinion, no, but I understand why people ask that.Longer answer: Let me start with three data points... Given all of that, I definitely don't see translation as a dying … [Read more...] about Is translation a dying profession?
Why all the website anxiety?
So many freelance translators and interpreters have so much website anxiety. They've been meaning to/planning to/thinking they should set up a website for the past three years and it's still not done. Or, they hate their website. I've observed that it's kind of "a thing" with translators and … [Read more...] about Why all the website anxiety?
Three basic mindset tips for freelancers
Last month's March Marketing Madness challenge group was a lot of fun, and I always enjoy learning from the group participants and coming away from the month with some new ideas. I'm always trying to refine and improve my mindset tips around marketing and business management, because I think it's an … [Read more...] about Three basic mindset tips for freelancers
Three things to try on a low-energy day
I'm fortunate to love my job, but we all have days where we need a boost, or where we have to do tasks that we don't feel like doing: here are three things to try when you're having a low-energy day, you're having trouble getting motivated, you have to work on something you don't want to do, or … [Read more...] about Three things to try on a low-energy day
How to nudge your dormant clients
Nudging: Boring and effective! In getting ready for an upcoming marketing challenge group that I'm leading, I've been thinking a lot about nudging dormant clients. I still maintain that nudging dormant clients--getting back in touch with clients you haven't heard from in a while--is: How … [Read more...] about How to nudge your dormant clients