Blogging: it's dead! Blogging: you'll never find clients without it! Is one of these true for translators and interpreters? Both are true? Neither? Is blogging totally 2009, or should you start blogging today, if you're not doing so already? Having written this blog since 2008, I can say that … [Read more...] about Blogging for business: Five questions to answer before you start
New podcast: Translation memory tools and their use (or not)
Eve Bodeux and I just released a new episode of our podcast, Speaking of Translation. In this episode, we discuss computer-assisted translation tools. What are CAT tools? What are they useful for? When are they not useful? What flavors of CAT tools are out there for translators to choose from? How … [Read more...] about New podcast: Translation memory tools and their use (or not)
Upcoming online courses: English to Spanish legal translation; Organization and productivity
I have two brand-new online courses coming up in September; after 12+ years of offering business skills courses for translators, I decided earlier this year to branch out into other areas. The inaugural course in that vein, French to English translation workshop--taught by Michele Hansen, Judy … [Read more...] about Upcoming online courses: English to Spanish legal translation; Organization and productivity
Breaking up with a client: how and when to cut the cord
Breaking up with clients--agencies or direct clients--is sometimes painful, but it's a necessary part of a thriving freelance business: if a client treats you poorly, a breakup is a must. If you're ready to move on to better-paying or more interesting work, a breakup may be in your best interest. … [Read more...] about Breaking up with a client: how and when to cut the cord
Freelance money mistakes you’re probably making…and how to fix them
I say "probably making," because these are all mistakes that I've made along the freelance path--hopefully this post will save you from repeating them! Of course, everyone is at a different stage of freelance financial management; if you answer no, no, and no to these...great. That means you can … [Read more...] about Freelance money mistakes you’re probably making…and how to fix them