Once a project involves several people, tasks, languages, components, or even competes with other projects, drawing a complete and accurate schedule is definitely a must.
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Traducciones urgentes y calidad
Dicen que lo bueno se hace esperar y este principio se aplica muy bien a la traducción. Coincidirán conmigo en que, muy a menudo, los
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Why you’re addicted to multitasking and how to kick the habit
Multitasking is prized in our busy world, but science tells us this is a recipe for disaster. Instead, kick-start your productivity with these simple tips.
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10 Common Time Management Mistakes
How well do you manage your time? If you’re like many people, your answer may not be completely positive! Perhaps you feel overloaded, and you
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Time planning for translators – the ultimate answer to coping with workload
Ruined nights, tones of e-mails sent to clients with apologies, family life in pieces, no time for yourself, empty fridge, stress overload. How many times
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5 productivity hacks for busy freelancers
5 hacks and tips to help freelancers improving their daily productivity. December is upon us, and the pre-Christmas working craze has begun. Busy months are
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Important vs. urgent: how to prioritise when you have too much to do
Too much to do and no idea how to prioritise? Read on to learn the best-kept secret to mastering your freelance to-do list. One of
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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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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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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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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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Timing Is Everything: Freelancing and Time Management
Time management is one of the biggest challenges faced by most freelancers. With no external “nanny” keeping us focused, it’s easy to get caught up
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Timing: The biggest struggle in survey translation QC
You need your survey translation to be good, you’ve got some budget constraints, and you need it yesterday. How do you balance quality with speed
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Cross-Cultural Survey Guidelines – Translation Scheduling
These guidelines highlight best practices for conducting comparative survey research across cultures and countries, including advice and lessons learned from experienced survey professionals on topics
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Planning
(e-book extract) Devising the project schedule Each project, in principle, comes with a deadline. This may be set by the client and, where necessary, may be
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5 Time Management Secrets Everyone in the Translation Profession Should Know
You’re new to the translation profession and perhaps overwhelmed by impending deadlines. Here are 5 time management secrets to get you on your way:
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