Would anyone be comforted the next time they take a commercial flight if the pilot introduced themselves as the “fastest pilot in the skies?” Might one wonder whether a pilot that values speed so much would achieve it at the expense of air safety? Would a symphony conductor directing any of Beethoven’s nine symphonies at twice the tempo intended by the master […]
What do our translators eat for breakfast? Why even ask the question? Asking the question gives us an opportunity to mention that our translators eat whatever they want for breakfast, most likely in accordance with the local custom in their respective native countries. That’s because in order to provide the most authentic translations possible to our […]
The two most frequently asked questions from new translation clients we speak to are: 1) How much does it cost? 2) How long will it take? These are good and necessary questions, although these questions alone imply that translation services are a commodity, which they are not. Other good questions for a translation services provider: […]
The language services market is competitive for all participants, including freelance translators. So why do some freelance translators experience more success than others? As a translation agency we have occasion to work with a number of skilled professional translators, each with their own unique areas of specialization. Over time we’ve observed a number of “success attritributes” associated with […]
Each year our company performs and delivers many professional translation projects to long-time continuing clients and new clients alike. The vast majority of projects go smoothly and result in satisfied customers. When questions come up (and they are inevitable in any activity involving human interactions) they sometimes stem from one or more of the following “translation quality myths.” 1) There […]
