The Business of Translation with U.S. CalPro

May 20, 2014

How much do you really know about your business-operating costs? Average hourly rate? Target income? We’re not talking about a budget. No, we’re talking…

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The Basics of Intellectual Property Law for Translators

October 15, 2015

Intellectual Property Law (IPL) can be confusing and overwhelming, especially when dealing with editorials, journals, and authors in literary translation. Translators often wonder what…

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Terminology Management—Why Would I Do That?

June 8, 2016

Is there more to your job than the daily chase for the best translation? Consider the long-term view instead: taking time to systematically document…

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Technical Writing for ‘Into English’ Translators

January 28, 2014

Superb writing skills are not the first thing that comes to mind when talking about a technical translator’s skill set. The focus is usually…

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Tax Tips for Translators

December 6, 2010

Mary Q. is a fictitious self-employed translator facing many of the issues encountered in a freelance translation business. In this webinar, we will take…

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Talking the Talk: Tips for Giving a Conference Presentation That Rocks

September 13, 2013

Speaking at an ATA Annual Conference is both an opportunity and a challenge. There is no better way to gain recognition as a leader…

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Spreading Your Wings: Transitioning from Classroom to a Career in Translation

February 7, 2017

Can I really make it as a freelancer? Do I need a website? How do I find clients? What services should I offer? What…

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Specialization: Why and How, and What’s the Big Deal?

February 9, 2017

Translators and interpreters are told they should specialize. But why? And how narrowly? And how do they achieve it? Join presenter Karen Tkaczyk in…

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Smoking Guns: Looking for Evidence and Overcoming Hurdles in Legal Document Review and Translation

June 18, 2013

Working as a translator in the field of intellectual property can be both daunting and rewarding all in the same day. The sheer volume…

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Shhh … Don’t Say That! Ethical Dilemmas for Interpreters in Health Care

August 31, 2011

Medical interpreter training often focuses on terminology and medical background knowledge, but often there is a lot more going on than words in a…

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Setting Up a Termbase: What Does It Take?

May 3, 2018

Setting up a termbase is an investment of time, but the result is a huge payoff down the road. You’ll ensure consistent terminology throughout…

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Searching Primary Sources for Patent Terminology

March 22, 2012

Only new inventions can be patented, and that often leaves patent translators looking for terminology that is not yet in common use. How do…

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