What Is Included in a Translation Quote?
The quoting process occurs before finalizing a sale. It must be done carefully, analyzing all of the files to be translated. Communication with the client
August 28, 2013
Quality V. Speed
When translating a document, quality is always top priority. However, what happens when the translation is needed urgently? Even though deadlines are important, quality should
July 23, 2013
What Translation-Review Criteria Should a Checklist Include?
As mentioned in previous posts, doing a thorough QA before delivering any translation project is of the essence, and one of the final steps to
December 19, 2012
The Collaboration Factor: Achieving Great Results
When a translation company is faced with a large-scale project, that’s when the skills of its translation team are put to the test. Large projects
November 14, 2012
A Beginner’s Guide to MemSource
The following is a brief walkthrough on the use of a new translation tool: MemSource. As mentioned on a previous post, MemSource is a cloud-based
August 4, 2012
The Importance of Context
Many times, especially with companies that have never hired a translation service, clients are not entirely clear what a translator may need to generate the
November 22, 2011
How to Finalize a Project in Trados Studio 2009
When working with Trados Studio 2009, once all of the work on a project has been completed the last step is to “Finalize” it. This
November 21, 2011
Translation Memory: A Blessing or a Curse?
As Érika Nogueira de Andrade Stupiello from São Paulo State University has noted in her article entitled “Ethical Implications of Translation Technologies” from Translation Journal
October 26, 2011
The Advantages of Being a Recurring Client
It is very common to see buyers browse the various options offered in the market before buying a product or service, in order to determine
October 20, 2010
How to Create a TM with WinAlign
Computer-assisted translation tools (CAT tools) are often used to facilitate the translation of projects, for which we need not only files but also a translation
October 19, 2010
Clients and Translators: Expectations vs. Results
It is quite common for a client to have an idea of the final outcome in mind when requesting a translation project. When the material
June 21, 2010
MemoQ
Introduction I will take the opportunity in this post to give a brief introduction for another CAT tool, MemoQ, which is a suite of programs
May 4, 2010
