In this episode of Speaking of Translation, Eve and Corinne interview German<>English translator and certified yoga and Pilates instructor Eva Stabenow. After developing repetitive strain issues from her translation and interpreting work, Eva found relief in Pilates, which led her to pursue a … [Read more...] about New podcast: Staying healthy when you work at a desk all day
Early registration deadlines…and a rebrand!
Online course early registration deadlines Early registration rates end this Sunday (June 8) for our two July online courses: the brand-new Making official document translation services a profitable part of your business, taught by Jennifer Nielsen, and the ever-popular Marketing to direct clients, … [Read more...] about Early registration deadlines…and a rebrand!
Software review: TextAloud text to speech tool
Important disclaimer: I received a free review copy of TextAloud for the purpose of writing this review, but the links to purchase TextAloud are not affiliate links and I do not receive any commission from TextAloud. How is text-to-speech useful? After reading the post I wrote about text-to-speech … [Read more...] about Software review: TextAloud text to speech tool
Marketing a multi-pronged business
Prongs and how to use them As entrepreneurs, many of us have multi-pronged businesses. Some of us work both as agencies and as freelancers. Some of us have lots of slashes in our job titles ("translator-slash-copywriter-slash-editor-slash-language teacher"). I know a freelancer who does dog massage … [Read more...] about Marketing a multi-pronged business
Batch processing: a simple trick to make direct client marketing easier
What's your current direct client research process? Direct client marketing can feel like pushing a cement mixer up a hill, in the dark. Stop me if this sounds familiar: "I need some new direct clients" "What kind of clients might need me?" "Where would I find those clients?" "Who … [Read more...] about Batch processing: a simple trick to make direct client marketing easier