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Guaranteed No Stress Document Translation

May 5, 2020

Occasionally a new customer for our translation services will ask if they need to bring us physical documents in order for us to quote and/or perform translation services. Fortunately for them and us the answer is no. The entire document translation process can be performed online, from requesting a quote for services, to performing the […]

What If The New Normal Is The Old Normal?

May 4, 2020

When business environments change, companies have an opportunity to reassess from top to bottom. There can be a temptation to conclude that everything in the future will be different and they should likewise change, well everything. While improvements to ways of doing things are probably always possible, barring a permanent change in the business environment, […]

Guaranteed No Stress Document Translation

May 5, 2020

What If The New Normal Is The Old Normal?

May 4, 2020

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Guaranteed No Stress Document Translation

May 5, 2020

The term ‘document translation‘ can include many subcategories of translation materials including legal, elearning, financial, technical, and promotional materials to mention just a few common types. Documents come in several standard file formats including MS Word, image files, InDesign (or other desktop publishing applications), and Excel files.

The ability to attach and email to us (or upload for larger files) in order to prepare a quote for services is an easy step for both commercial and personal clients to take. The entire beginning to end translation process generally follows the steps below.

1. THERE’S A NEED
A client (or prospective client) identifies a need. Text in one language must be expressed in another language.

2. CONTACT
The client contacts us by email, website chat, or telephone.

3. QUOTE REQUEST
A quote for services is requested. The target language (or languages) is specified and the client sends us the file(s) with content for translation (click for email address & upload link for sending files to us).

4. FILE ANALYSIS & QUOTE PREPARATION
The files are reviewed, analyzed, and a quote for translation services is prepared and emailed to the client.

5. PROJECT START
If the client approves our quote the translation process begins.

6. TRANSLATOR ASSIGNMENT
The best suited native speaking translator is selected and assigned to the project.

7. SECOND TRANSLATOR PROOFREADING
After the translation is completed a second native speaking linguist proofreads the first translator’s work to ensure high quality of the translation.

8. FORMATTING / ENGINEERING
Translated text is formatted or engineered (if requested) to match the original source files.

9. TRANSLATION DELIVERY
Translation files are delivered electronically to the client (optionally hard copies are mailed).

10. PROJECT COMPLETION
If the client requests no changes the translation project is complete. The client’s need is met (see point #1 above).

What If The New Normal Is The Old Normal?

May 4, 2020

While improvements to ways of doing things are probably always possible, barring a permanent change in the business environment, incremental changes might be better.

So how do organizations assess what changes are temporary and those that might be more long lasting? We suggest asking the following basic questions:

Is there reason to expect a change in the need for our products/services?
Do we anticipate a significant change in the value of our products/services to our clients?
If we do expect changes in demand and/or value, how will the passage of time likely affect these changes? In 6 months? In one year? In 5 years?

Our ability to respond to change presents both opportunity and risk. One risk might be responding too much to factors that are only temporary.

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Guaranteed No Stress Document Translation

What If The New Normal Is The Old Normal?

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What If The New Normal Is The Old Normal?

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