Here's a quick tip: That big chunk of time that you're planning on using to totally revamp your freelance business is never coming. Literally, never. Instead, start with 15-minute increments:✔️Ping one dormant client (THE most boring, and most successful marketing technique out there; … [Read more...] about The big chunk of time is never coming
French to English contract translation: coming up next week
French to English translators: You don't want to miss next Wednesday's master class (Wednesday, March 30, 2022) on Translating contracts from French to English. The live class runs from 2 PM to 4 PM New York time (recording provided), and our instructor is Tom West, a well-known legal translator, … [Read more...] about French to English contract translation: coming up next week
Rates: do they fit your financial goals
Tip for today: the number one question to ask yourself when you're thinking about whether or not to accept a given rate is, Does this rate meet my financial goals? I get a lot of questions from freelancers, asking things such as:-"Is X cents a word too little to charge?"-"Should I offer volume … [Read more...] about Rates: do they fit your financial goals
Sizzling syntax and Spanish to English translation: coming up!
Training for Translators has two great classes coming up in the next week.-This Friday, March 11, Joachim Lépine teaches a two-hour master class, Sizzling syntax for into-English translators. If you're looking to take your into-English translations from bland to spicy, you need this class! The live … [Read more...] about Sizzling syntax and Spanish to English translation: coming up!
March Marketing Madness starts Tuesday!
I'll be leading the fourth annual March Marketing Madness challenge group, starting on March 1 (next Tuesday!). We have a good group signed up, and there's still room for you! Registration is $90 and you don't need to be online at any certain time; participate at you own pace! Join us for: 20 … [Read more...] about March Marketing Madness starts Tuesday!