Some of you may have already signed up for the Innovation in Translation Summit, (not an affiliate link) organized by Josh Goldsmith, Nora Diaz, and Jost Zetzsche. It's happening online November 15-17 and the basic ticket is free; paid options give you access to replays, slides, live panels, etc.My … [Read more...] about Making your peace with “the big number”
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Rates: do they fit your financial goals
Tip for today: the number one question to ask yourself when you're thinking about whether or not to accept a given rate is, Does this rate meet my financial goals? I get a lot of questions from freelancers, asking things such as:-"Is X cents a word too little to charge?"-"Should I offer volume … [Read more...] about Rates: do they fit your financial goals
The joys and sorrows of electronic payments
The state of electronic payments in the US If you live in a country with an actual modern banking system (not the US!), this article will be utterly useless to you, and your country is to be congratulated on that fact! If you live in the US and are a freelancer who likes to take electronic … [Read more...] about The joys and sorrows of electronic payments
Are pandemic discounts a good idea?
The pandemic is doing odd things to people's freelance businesses: something I've discussed in a pandemic roundtable podcast, and a blog post. About all that can be said is that some things are up and others are down. I've heard from multiple freelancers (translators and interpreters) who've never … [Read more...] about Are pandemic discounts a good idea?
What’s the best way to have clients pay you?
Here's a question from a reader: What's the best way to have clients in my own country or in other countries pay me? I'm in the US, and checks seem slow but electronic payments seem expensive? How can I handle this? What's the best way to receive money from clients, especially if you live in the … [Read more...] about What’s the best way to have clients pay you?