I've been steadily adding courses to my winter/spring 2019 lineup, and I'm also considering running a March Marketing Madness coaching group that would include daily accountability and some individual sessions with me. If you're interested in the March marketing group, send me an e-mail and let me … [Read more...] about New online courses, and March Marketing Madness?
Ten must-do tasks for your first year as a freelance translator
Your first year as a freelancer is a time of overwhelming highs and lows, plus a whole lot of analysis paralysis (Should I work on my website? No, my resume! No, getting certified. No, my marketing plan! No, I have no idea how much to charge, so what on earth am I doing looking for clients...). That … [Read more...] about Ten must-do tasks for your first year as a freelance translator
Should you incorporate your freelance business?
Should you incorporate your freelance business? The information in this post is based on my knowledge of the US market, so these tips may or may not apply to other countries. Additionally, I am not an accountant or an attorney, and you should speak with an accountant or attorney for specific … [Read more...] about Should you incorporate your freelance business?
How to set a budget for your freelance business
This post originally appeared in my newsletter, and a couple of readers asked me to post it here so that they could refer other translators to it. Here you go! Setting a budget for your freelance business is important, because: -Many freelancers have no idea how much they need to earn in … [Read more...] about How to set a budget for your freelance business
Podcast: Website and online presence tips for freelancers
Eve Bodeux and I just (today!) recorded a new episode of Speaking of Translation, and we hope you find it useful! This episode covers website and online presence tips for freelancers, including: -Why are a website and an online presence important, or not important? -What are some factors to … [Read more...] about Podcast: Website and online presence tips for freelancers