If you've been meaning to get off Gmail, Yahoo Mail, or Hotmail, or if you'd like to set up an e-mail address for a special project or product, the next Training for Translators master class on registering a domain and setting up domain name e-mail is for you! We all know that … [Read more...] about Upcoming master class: Registering a domain and setting up domain name e-mail
How to handle a sudden downturn in work
When things fall apart Since the pandemic began, I've heard from a number of translators and interpreters who've had a sudden downturn in their work volume. In some cases--such as conference interpreting--their work volume went literally to zero overnight. What's the best way to handle this very … [Read more...] about How to handle a sudden downturn in work
How’s the pandemic going for you?
Here in the US, it's now been almost four months since the covid-related shutdowns began, and it seemed like a good time to take stock of how things are going. I'll give you a snapshot of life in my office, and then I'd love to hear your own thoughts in the comments. Back when this all began Here in … [Read more...] about How’s the pandemic going for you?
Tips for diversifying your freelance business
One thing that I've been hearing from a lot of freelance translators--and that has proven true in my own business as well--is that freelancers with diverse businesses have been faring better during these strange economic times. For example in my own business, my translation work has been stable so … [Read more...] about Tips for diversifying your freelance business
When a client says, “Translate our website”
"We're thinking about translating our website!" Those words, "translate our website," can strike both excitement and fear in the heart of a freelance translator. On the one hand: Website translations are generally interesting, and often involve a lot of content. Clients generally care a lot about … [Read more...] about When a client says, “Translate our website”