Well, it seems that something about money and income always hits people's urge to discuss! At 65 comments and counting, "How much do freelance translators earn? Is it enough?" is far and away the most-discussed post in three years of Thoughts on Translation and everyone's comments have provided me … [Read more...] about Putting 40 cents a word in context
Money
How much do freelance translators earn? Is it enough?
Beginning freelance translators often want to know (understandably) how much they can expect to earn in our industry. Experienced freelance translators often want to know (understandably) whether they are earning enough for the effort they put into their businesses. So, what do freelance translators … [Read more...] about How much do freelance translators earn? Is it enough?
Webinar question: Should I incorporate?
This is post #2 in my ongoing series of questions from the webinar on "Getting started as a freelance translator" that I presented for the American Translators Association earlier this month. A participant asks: As a self-employed freelance translator, should I operate as an LLC, an S-corp or a … [Read more...] about Webinar question: Should I incorporate?
Thoughts on 2011
If you're a freelancer, it's time to start thinking about your business-related tasks for wrapping up 2010 and starting 2011 on a positive note. A few thoughts: Are you going to raise your rates? If so, think about how to raise them effectively. Are you going to raise your rates for new clients … [Read more...] about Thoughts on 2011
Making translation easy versus making translation cheap
When you're inquiring about a professional service, let's say taxes, computer help or marketing consulting, which is more attractive to you: a service provider who seems ultra-competent and gives the impression that the process will be easy for you, or a service provider who charges low rates and … [Read more...] about Making translation easy versus making translation cheap