Language Intelligence employs several professional Localization Project Managers to manage our clients’ complex projects. A Localization Project Manager handles the project from beginning to end
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Translations on the Fly
How long does it take to complete a (good) translation? “I could translate 2,000 words in less than 30 minutes”, a potential client said to
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How Translators and Project Managers See a Translation Project
The key to a successful translation project is getting the right people to do the job. Highly qualified translators make up the core of a
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A Look at Translation Project Management
We consider translation project management absolutely critical for an agency to consistently deliver quality translations on time and on budget. In our opinion some of
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Translation rates and charges – what you are paying for
When you request a translation quote, you are given a price you probably do not understand. You also want to know why translators ask you
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Let’s talk about… The difficult role of the project manager
One of the main purposes of this blog when we recently created it was bringing the translators community closer and promote the sharing of different
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On rates
I have recently seen a link posted by Ral (thank you, Ral!) to a really interesting article on setting consultancy rates. It is clear, helpful, and
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Getting personal with your customers: to share or not to share?
In today’s world of omnipresent social media, many succumb to the urge (myself included!) to share their lives and experiences, trials and tribulations, milestones and
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4 key aspects of an efficient Translation Management System
Having attended a significant number of industry events, I often hear the question: “What should I expect from a next-gen Translation Management System?”. This in my opinion is
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Traducteur indépendant – comment déterminer ses tarifs???
Voilà presque un an que je me suis lancée dans l’aventure de la traduction en auto-entrepreneur. Une des premières questions que je m’étais posée à
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Don’t let negative reviews break you
Whether you’re a small or large company, you live or die by your reputation. Most of reputation management is focused on pushing down negative search
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In praise of the project manager
Linguists – The best translation project managers are linguists. (I can think of only one notable exception that I worked with). Many translation project managers
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Chinese Whispers
Anglicity’s previous blog was inspired by Rob and Nick Carter’s art collection after Warhol. In many ways, the comparison of translation with the Chinese Whispers
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Time Management Secrets Anyone Can Use
If you’re reading this article instead of doing your work, chances are good that you have trouble managing your time efficiently. You’re not alone. According
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Four Easy Steps to Better Time Management for Translators
Last week, we began to discuss why organizational skills matter when it comes to translation. We looked at three aspects of organization: physical, mental and
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What’s the difference between Translation Agency, Localization Services and LSP?
All of us have heard or read terms like translation agency, translation company, localization agency and language service provider (LSP). Many people new to translation
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The Insider’s Guide to Project Management in Translation Agencies
You can’t please all of the people all of the time, or so the saying goes. But as any translation project manager will tell you,
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Charge for results, not by word or hour
It’s no secret that time is money and we only have a certain number of hours in a day. The time-for-money model is therefore not
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You really want to understand how you use your time. Here’s why.
It’s as if there’s not enough time in the world… but understanding how you use yours will help you to get more done. This post
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How to not suck at email
There are two types of people in this world: good emailers and bad emailers. Signs and symptoms of bad emailing include, but are not limited
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10 Actions That Highlight You as a Leader
It’s time to take a hard look in the mirror to see how many of these already show in your persona, and which need a
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5 Hacks to Turn Outlook into a Project Management Tool
Is the constant flow of emails, backwards and forwards, slowly strangling your project’s momentum? If you’re struggling with email overload and can’t find the right
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4 Causes of Project Failures
Project failures are every project manager’s nightmare. While every project is unique, they can all go wrong because of the same underlying causes. From poor
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Dealing with Flexible Schedules
When people contemplate going freelance in their careers, one of the major attractions is usually the idea of a flexible schedule. Sleep in late! Get
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Project Management in the Translation Industry
A translation Project Manager (PM) is responsible for the overall coordination of translation-related projects for their clients. The objective of a translation Project Manager is
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10 Tips for project managers working with non-native speakers
Having worked in various project management roles for the past 7 years I have spent a great deal of time working on projects alongside people
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Unrealistic Schedules for Translation Projects
When we receive a request to quote a translation project clients sometimes also mention their schedule requirement, or at least a goal. When the desired schedule
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