When we are approached by clients who require translation services, they often want it “for yesterday,” which brings to mind two possible scenarios: either they are completely disorganized and only realize they need a translation at the last minute, or they have no idea what the process ...

The internet, social media and forums provide plenty of opportunities to find a good translator. But this is often risky, and we end up hiring an amateur. What should clients consider when searching for a reliable professional? What things should you look out for during the search and the subsequent hiring ...

In a globalised world such as ours, it’s vital to know whether we should expand our business beyond our borders or within our domestic market, through exportation or importation. In either of these scenarios, the languages of each country we wish to export to, or import from, will never be the same. It’s up to entrepreneurs to anticipate ...

The global commercial environment is fierce, fast and ruthless. In today’s business world, if you don’t get there first you may lose your chance, so staying one step ahead is paramount for success. All industries have their niches, their suppliers and their clients, and above ...

The term “professional” commands respect, attracts attention and conveys integrity in the business world. We can therefore tell between professionals and amateurs. This reality is even more evident among translation services, be it technical translation, audiovisual translation, or interpretation. Anyone looking for translation services ...

The structure of companies can vary according their individual size and type of business. There are those that have several departments and in-house teams. There are others that have a smaller staff base and therefore have to outsource certain types of service. This is often the case with translation. ...