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11 Translation Secrets Every Buyer Should Know

The Translation Company Administrator — Mon, 05 May 2014 13:54:26 +0000

Here are the top 11 secrets EVERY TRANSLATION BUYER should know: 1. Professional translation takes time Asking for a 50,000-word document to be translated overnight will only make you look like a person who lacks common-sense. A professional translator will translate an average of 2,500 to 5,000 words per day depending on subject matter and […]

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Learn more about buying translation

The Translation Company Administrator — Wed, 08 Jan 2014 18:14:22 +0000

If you want to learn fast about buying translation, your best choice is reading 5 Ways to Save Big and 10 Facts Every Translation Buyer Should Know. Don’t forget to also check: The “Translation: Getting it Right” guide Translation: Getting it Right is the main publication from the ATA – American Translators Association developed as […]

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Don’t be afraid of asking for a discount

The Translation Company Administrator — Wed, 08 Jan 2014 17:29:48 +0000

Most providers will be happy to provide you with a discount in exchange of a long term relationship. This may be achieved by means of a contract or a simple commitment of your company to buy a certain amount over a certain period of time. Another reason why translation companies provide discount is the fact […]

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The lowest bid may cost you twice

The Translation Company Administrator — Wed, 08 Jan 2014 15:14:28 +0000

Quality translation costs money Think about the person who will translate your document. This person should have a working knowledge of the subject matter being translated. It is not uncommon for engineers to be assigned as translators for technical document translations and MDs to be assigned for medical translations. How much do you think professionals […]

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Make sure your provider keeps a memory of your translations

The Translation Company Administrator — Wed, 08 Jan 2014 15:13:25 +0000

Why a translation memory? A translation memory is the single thing that can save you the most when buying translation. Such memory represents a retrievable archive of everything being translated for your company. This way, when you need a slightly different version of something already translated in the past you don’t need to pay for the […]

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Take control of what you can control

The Translation Company Administrator — Wed, 08 Jan 2014 15:11:58 +0000

Keeping a close communication with the person or area in charge of your publishing can also save you a lot. One of the most famous reasons of waste in translation is the lack of “editable graphics” sent to the translation providers. You don’t need to understand any of these technical aspects. Just make sure you […]

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5 ways to save big in your translation projects

The Translation Company Administrator — Sun, 05 Jan 2014 14:57:06 +0000

Make sure your provider keeps a memory of your translations A professionally managed memory of your translation projects will enable you to save the most over time. Whenever you have a segment repeated being sent to translation, your translation agency should be able to reuse the translation done in the past. This may represent huge savings […]

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