A couple of years ago, I decided I needed a helping hand to boost my brand. So I started the hunt for a professional photographer and a graphic designer. Later on, I felt the need to hire a VA. Being a freelancer myself, I decided I’d look for like-minded solopreneurs. And so there I was, […]
Fantastic translators and where to find them
Table of Contents So, you need a translator. As with most things, you might start with a Google search. But Google ‘translator’ and you’ll get about 150,000,000 results. Not exactly narrowing things down. Once you’ve scrolled past all the automatic translation tools like Google Translate, you’ll start to come across the biggest translation service providers […]
Where do translators work?
Whilst pretty much everyone knows what translation is, a lot of people aren’t very clear on exactly what it is translators do, and where they do it. They’ve got a mental image of people typing away in UN offices somewhere, but beyond that, they’re not certain where, how and for whom translators actually work. If […]
Different needs, different services: translation jargon demystified
If you’re new to working with translators or other language professionals, the terminology and jargon can be confusing. We’re here to clear that up. We’ve summarised some key terms to help you understand the type of professional and service that suits your needs best. Jump to the term you’re most interested in by using the […]
9 books about writing for your business
Writing can be hard. Be it about your life, your business or pure fiction, the whole process can be exasperating. A few years ago, when I decided to leave my full-time job and risk setting up my own business, someone (who was trying to talk me out of it) jokingly asked me if I intended […]