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ATA provides affordable and effective education for business practices.
Introducing ATA’s Mastermind Program
Most translators go into business understanding that finding and retaining clients will be hard work. What many fail to see,…
Diversification: A Tool for Thriving in Uncertain Times
While many things are uncertain when you run your own business—especially during a pandemic and economic crisis—one thing is clear…
The Hard Side of Project Management: Software, Timelines, and Gantt Charts
Managing projects efficiently is essential to maximizing business. Using visual representation to track workflow is a great technique for doing…
Don’t Fall for It! Scams Targeting Language Professionals
Even the best of us have been tempted by a scam. Technology has given scammers an unprecedented level of sophistication…
Managing the Stages of Your Small Business
When you start a new business, your focus is all about what to do first. But what happens once you’re…
Building Entrepreneurial Skills for Interpreters and Translators
In this webinar, presenter Rosanna Balistreri will walk you through the steps to take to minimize the risks and maximize…
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