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3 Signs Your Organization Needs A Translation Company

July 4, 2014

We’re certain there are companies and professional organizations who do not now and may never need the assistance of a translation company. We also equally confident that a number of organizations desperately need the support of a language services provider, and just don’t know it yet. Here are 3 signs an organization may be suffering in the absence of services from […]

Saying No to a Translation Client

July 2, 2014

Let us be clear about this. We like to say “yes” as much as possible to our clients. Sometimes though, it’s necessary to politely say no in order to get to a yes we can live with. No we cannot deliver your translation by that date. We’re really sorry about that. No we cannot do […]

3 Signs Your Organization Needs A Translation Company

July 4, 2014

Saying No to a Translation Client

July 2, 2014

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3 Signs Your Organization Needs A Translation Company

July 4, 2014

Here are 3 signs an organization may be suffering in the absence of services from a professional translation company:

1) Someone internal to the organization is occasionally tasked to perform translation

It’s often a plus when there are personnel within an organization that have language skills. However, a bilingual person is not necessarily a competent translator.

Translation is a specific skill. Even professional interpreters who have a high level of verbal skill in their language pair are often not ideally suited to perform translation.

2) International business is becoming more important

Commercial organizations sometimes start out with a domestic focus and over time gradually extend their market reach internationally. Increased international activity means it’s only a matter of time until language issues creep into their operational mix.

Translation of materials may not be a prerequisite to beginning international business, but it’s eventually often a prerequisite to becoming more than just marginally successful at it.

3) The growth rate of international activity is slowing

Early stage international business success in the absence of non-English language support can create a false sense of confidence that translation of some company materials isn’t needed. If a fast international business start evolves into a slowdown phase and ultimately into a standstill then attention to language issues may be part of what’s needed to build and preserve lasting momentum.

Saying No to a Translation Client

July 2, 2014

Let us be clear about this. We like to say “yes” as much as possible to our clients. Sometimes though, it’s necessary to politely say no in order to get to a yes we can live with.

No we cannot deliver your translation by that date. We’re really sorry about that.

No we cannot do the project for that price. Our rates are already at or below the market average. Do you want us to be here for you in the future?

No unfortunately it’s not possible for you to have a telephone conversation with the translator. For a variety of reasons we cannot realistically make that possible.

It’s great to take on new projects when everything we’ve agreed to do is compatible with that client’s needs. We’re confident in the project’s outcome. The client is satisfied. We then only need to perform and deliver. Naturally we make sure we do that.

So yes we can deliver the project within the schedule we quoted.

Yes we can do the project for this price, and because we’re knowledgeable about translation pricing, we can assure you it’s a fair price.

And yes. Please feel free to call us at any time. And whatever your specific questions are about your translation please let us know in writing and the translator assigned to your project will respond as soon as possible. In our experience the translation process works best this way.

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3 Signs Your Organization Needs A Translation Company

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