Translating your texts to and from Swedish can be difficult. While both Swedish and English use the same alphabets, they stem from different histories. The latter originates from Old Norse, while the latter is a West Germanic language, bringing with it significant differences in grammar and style. As a result, looking…
When you’re translating from one language into another, you need to be conscious of many things, such as differences in vocabulary, spelling, grammar etc. Cultural differences are also important to take into account. Once you’ve made allowances for all the disparities between the two languages, you also need to consider…
Expanding English-language software into international markets requires translating it. A product may get some sales in non-English speaking countries without translation, but it will get a lot more if the software, manuals, and help files are in the country's language. Professional translation is necessary to doing a good job of…
One of the greatest aspects of the internet is how it has been able to let people connect with each other from nearly every corner of the globe. The modern internet really is the heartbeat of globalization, and having a functional website is one the easiest ways to make your presence…
In cities like Miami, Florida, translation services aren't just for doing business overseas. While international commerce is still a huge driver for these services, many companies need to have things translated just to catch all of the possible customers right in the city. It is actually a good idea to…
Going into 2017, your website is and should be the core of your digital marketing efforts. It's an opportunity to share information about your product or service, establish a brand identity, generate leads, and guide your audience throughout the buyer's journey. Of course, when your business operates internationally, that opportunity…
One of the most overlooked causes of customer dissatisfaction and product returns is an inability to understand how to use the item. There are many reasons for such a lack of understanding, but for most consumer products, it boils down to an instruction manual that was somehow inadequate. Here are…
Life as a freelance translator may sound quite romantic. Visions of distant lands and curious people with mysterious needs for someone to explain the details of a long-lost inheritance. Such intrigue and adventure! The reality, however, is that it is a job and as such, there are perks as well as downsides.…
International business requires far more than simply ordering things from overseas or selling them in foreign locations. It also involves things as detailed as specifications, as personal as negotiations, and as mundane as communicating customs and shipping information. The one thing all of these aspects have in common is that…
Boston is a city of many languages. The educational institutions in the city and its suburbs — Harvard, MIT, Northeastern, Suffolk, Boston University, and many others — bring in people from many countries who play important roles in commerce, politics, and science. Walk through Harvard Square and listen, and you…