This a guest post by Shu Ni Lim You want to establish yourself as a freelance translator but the fear of making a mistake is preventing you from taking the…
Getting a new translation client can sometimes feel like finding a needle in a haystack. No matter how much you polish your freelance profile and do online marketing, you may…
LinkedIn has always been one of my most important marketing tools online. While it previously might have been seen as little more than an online resume, it has quickly become…
The pandemic has changed how we do business, and an online presence is more important than ever before. You need to be found where the clients are looking. Today, that…
Getting a new translation client can sometimes feel like finding a needle in a haystack. No matter how much you polish your freelance profile and do online marketing, you may…
Referrals and testimonials are among the most powerful marketing tools you can put to use for your translation services. Testimonials (written statements from customers) are a great marketing tool because…
When was the last time you reviewed your resume or professional profile? Are you sure it portrays your services in the best light for potential translation buyers? Your resume or…
Covid-19 threw a curveball to many freelance translation businesses in 2020. It is easy to get off track. I know I did not feel very motivated to market my business…
A few weeks ago, I sent out a survey to my newsletter subscribers, and I also posted it on Facebook. The purpose was to determine what kind of content you…
Many of my students struggle to pick a niche for their freelance translation business. The idea of boiling all their likes, dislikes, and experiences down to one thing fills them…
A lot can happen in six months. A fact highlighted by COVID-19 and its impact on all sectors of the economy. In April, I wrote a blog post titled Tips…