Access to quality translators is crucial for any company with international customers or clients. Utilizing the services of a professional translation agency is among the best courses of action to cultivate and nurture that highly sought after competitive advantage. Whereas many companies manage their translations with in-house bilingual staff, simple…
Should you hire a freelance translator? Ultimately, the answer to that question depends on your individual business needs. But the one thing it should not depend on is an idea in your head about what freelance translators are, or are not. Too many businesses around the United States get a…
One inescapable factor the internet has had on the business world is global access. From getting products to foreign markets, getting a medical diagnosis from a field leader, producing a web page, or receiving technical input from an expert in another country, just about anything is possible. However, one major…
Translation is the conversion of words from one language into another to preserve meaning. The word “translatio” is Latin and literally means “to carry across” or “to carry over.” Translation takes place on paper but it’s similar to the process of actually carrying things across borders, from one country to…
The world is getting smaller and smaller with greater and greater need for translation services. Business is now done not only across the country but across the world. In addition, tourists are flowing freely across borders and taking more international trips than ever before. Freelance translators are critical to facilitating…
If you have a business that sells services or products on an international level, you may begin to realize that a translator service is needed. Like any other business decision that you have to make, you will have to consider the costs and all of the benefits that it will…
When was the last time you cleaned out your attic? It must have been quite some time ago, right? Since then, everything up there has been collecting dust and cobwebs. Many people find that when they clean out their attics, they discover a number of old treasures. Your grandmother’s wedding…
When you’re looking to get a document translated, you have the choice of going with a translation agency or working with a freelance translator. It’s possible to get good results from both these options. With a translation agency, all the translators will be vetted in advance so that they only…
If you have ever thought about hiring a translator to work for your business, you might have decided that it might not be worth it. However, just about every business can benefit by using the services of a good freelance translator. A freelance translator will work when you need him or…
Translation is anything but simple. Having complete mastery of two or more languages is a valuable, yet intricate skill that requires years of experience. And discerning between slight variations in grammar and vocabulary requires nothing less than mastery. There's no computer that can translate as well as a bilingual --…