Translation Agency Tips: #50: You’ve delivered your translation. Now what?
Posted on11 April 2017
So you’ve delivered your translation by email (on time!) and are not waiting for a proofread version or the answers to any queries you’ve raised, now what? Let’s take...
Translation Agency Tips: #49: 7 Translation Myths Debunked
Posted on31 March 2017
Translation is one of those professions that people have no real idea about. Are we sitting with quills, poring over a dictionary? What do we do all day? Isn’t...
Translation Agency Tips: #48: Perfect Invoicing Tips
Posted on24 March 2017
Nowadays at Atlas Translations, we have a bespoke invoicing system for all suppliers to submit invoices with. This reduces potential issues and ensures you receive payment more swiftly. However...
Translation Agency Tips: #46: Splitting a Translation Project
Posted on8 March 2017
Often large translation and urgent projects will need to be split between different translators to ensure a deadline is met. Here are few pointers on things to look out...
Translation Agency Tips: #45: How can I trust my client/agency?
Posted on2 March 2017
It’s not always easy to choose which clients you want to work for, and it can be difficult to tell if they’re genuine and trustworthy translation agencies. Now almost everything...
Translation Agency Tips: #44: Working with International Translations and Clients
Posted on14 February 2017
Due to the intrinsic nature of the translation industry, it is almost inevitable that sooner or later, whether it be frequently or rarely, you’ll be working with someone based...
Translation Agency Tips: #43: Translating Subtitles
Posted on1 February 2017
Subtitles play a central role in films around the world. Allowing speakers of different languages access to films they would otherwise not understand. Many (if not most) film goers...
Translation Agency Tips: #42: Maintaining a social media profile
Posted on19 January 2017
The first decision is whether you want to have a social media profile! As a translator or interpreter, do you like to stay below the radar, working quietly? Or...
Translation Agency Tips: #41: Handling Feedback on your Translation
Posted on16 December 2016
Translating for clients is often very rewarding but it can be hard to get there when you’ve just started working in the industry. Once you’re armed with the necessary...
Translation Agency Tips: #40: Professional Safety and Identity Theft
Posted on8 December 2016
Agony aunt I am not, but over the years I’ve read many reports from translation agencies: “Every day we receive around 50 translator applications which are patently fake. They...
Translation Agency Tips: #39: Credit Control
Posted on1 December 2016
Credit Control – Before you start work Credit control really starts from the moment you consider taking a job, from any client, translation agency or not. Have you confirmed...
Translation Agency Tips: #38: Keeping in touch with your clients
Posted on10 November 2016
In the world of translation and interpreting, establishing a good relationship with your customers is key for a prosperous and constructive working relationship. Initially you’ll have to invest some...