How to brief a translation company and the best process to follow!
Posted on27 January 2015
Firstly, ensure your source document to be translated is the absolutely, definitely final version! Making amends, deletions and additions during the translation process can be confusing and may incur...
No such thing as a free lunch? Well, there is with Atlas Translations!
Posted on14 November 2014
At Atlas, we like our suppliers and we like lunch. So in December we’re combining the two and holding a lunch for our suppliers. All are welcome – whether...
The importance of professional translations
Posted on29 July 2014
We often get asked ‘Why not just use Google Translate?’ or ‘What is the importance using a qualified, professional translator when Bob in the office speaks Italian?’ These are...
University of Westminster’s Meet the Client Event
Posted on24 March 2014
Last week, Atlas’ director, Clare Suttie, was at the University of Westminster’s event in partnership with the ITI’s London Regional Group. A regular fixture in their (and our) calendar,...
I’m a translator – do I need Professional Indemnity (PII) Insurance?
Posted on16 January 2014
Yes But seriously, to expand further though, you are offering a professional service to businesses. PII covers you if you are negligent or make a mistake...
24/7 Telephone Interpreting Travelling Adventure – Part 3
Posted on4 October 2013
Meet John and Cait. They have embarked on a travelling adventure, starting in England and ending up (hopefully) in China. Over the course of their journey they will come...
Can I just book an interpreter for an hour? NO – but you could consider telephone interpreting…
Posted on16 September 2013
Face-to-face interpreting services at Atlas are booked based on a daily rate and in exceptional circumstances a half-day rate. We are often asked if an interpreter can be booked...
eCPD Webinar – Learn to love translation agencies!
Posted on3 September 2013
Clare Suttie, director at Atlas Translations, ran a webinar in August in partnership with eCPD Webinars. eCPD offers high-quality online training and online webinars to help translators, interpreters and...
24/7 Telephone Interpreting Travelling Adventure – Part 2
Posted on29 August 2013
Meet John and Cait. They have embarked on a travelling adventure, starting in England and ending up (hopefully) in China. Over the course of their journey they will come...
10 top tips for completing the Atlas Translations supplier application form
Posted on20 August 2013
If you would like to work with Atlas Translations as a freelance translator or interpreter on translation and interpreting projects, here are a few tips to help you fill...
24/7 Telephone Interpreting Travelling Adventure – Part 1
Posted on14 August 2013
Meet John and Cait. They have embarked on a travelling adventure, starting in England and ending up (hopefully) in China. Over the course of their journey they will come...
Can I have my translation tomorrow?
Posted on13 August 2013
Anna Davies is the Manager at Atlas Translations, and has been with us since 2004. As you can imagine, she’s dealt with a lot of work in that time!...