This morning I had lots of fun interviewing translation industry veteran Steve Lank (Monterey graduate, former ASTM translation QA standard subcommittee chair, longtime senior-level manager in agencies in the US, Ireland and Spain). Steve is currently Vice President for Translation Services at Cesco … [Read more...] about New podcast: insider tips for working with translation agencies
Rates
Rates: think green zone, yellow zone, red zone
Let's look some more at the "How much should I charge?" question, since it's such a source of stress and speculation for most freelancers. You might also be interested in these previous posts--What is the right rate for your translation services, and How and why to raise your translation rates. If … [Read more...] about Rates: think green zone, yellow zone, red zone
Raising your translation rates: how and when
No matter how long you've been a freelancer, rates are always a source of intense stress: charge too much, and you're afraid of having too little work. Charge too little, and you're afraid of not earning enough. There are lots of ways to think about rates (see my previous post about deciding how … [Read more...] about Raising your translation rates: how and when
Agencies and direct clients: not better or worse, just different
I spend a lot of time explaining the merits of agencies to translators who work with direct clients, and explaining the merits of direct clients to translators who work with agencies. So, I thought I'd offer my explanation to the whole translation blogosphere and solicit your thoughts! Here we … [Read more...] about Agencies and direct clients: not better or worse, just different
Keeping your freelance finances in order
Disclaimer: I'm not an accountant or an attorney; these are just some tips from my own experience and what works for me in my freelance business. Managing your freelance finances is a) time-consuming and b) absolutely critical to your survival as a freelancer. So, it's worth taking some time to … [Read more...] about Keeping your freelance finances in order