By Sarah-Claire Jordan Southeast Asia includes any nation east of India, south of China, west of New Guinea, and north of Australia. The region is full of linguistic, cultural, and ethnic diversity, making it an interesting market to try to target. There is also a lot of development in terms of manufacturing and technology, as […]
By Sarah-Claire Jordan First of all, what is financial translation exactly? It is the translation of anything and everything related to banking, finances, and the economy. That being said, it encompasses a wide variety of topics and an even greater number of types of documents and reports. An experienced translator is a necessity when it […]
By Sarah-Claire Jordan Many companies think that their best bet in terms of translation is to assemble their own team of translators who work for them full time. This makes sense in many ways, because the team would know exactly what the company needs and can quickly adapt to any changes in the project as […]
For non-linguist, purchasing translation services can be a source of frustration. One sure takeaway is that you, as purchaser, control a lot more than you may realize. Here are ten golden rules for the well-advised client, which will make your job easier, save you money, shorten turnaround time and improve translation quality. 1. Be concise. Invoices for translations […]
Do you know or remember the movie “Pulp Fiction” by director Quentin Tarantino? During a memorable scene, John Travolta’s character, Vincent Vega, talks about MacDonald’s Quarter Pounder and Big Mac in France. While that scene is a sample of director Tarantino’s quirky humor, the concept that Vega talks about is real: Where a product or […]
Businesses looking toward expansion often see opportunities by merging or acquiring foreign companies. By incorporating these international companies, a business can quickly gain a local presence in an entirely new country or world region. But aside from the normal negotiations and requirements for due diligence, these deals have the added complexity of multiple languages. In […]
The Earth continues to grow smaller as more businesses and non-profit organizations set up a presence on the web. What are the facts to be considered when selecting a business translation service? Topic Specialization The overwhelming majority of enterprises specialize in the production of a particular type of merchandise or service. For this very reason, […]
