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Trello for translators: how it helps me get more organized and productive

10th August 2017 Nancy Matis Management for all

Trello is a free tool that helps you see what needs to be done and organize collaboration on projects. Learn how it can be useful

Ten document translation tips top technical writers swear by

12th May 2016 Nancy Matis End-Clients

As it is, the preparation of documents for foreign language markets comes with more than enough challenges. As you manage your content across product lines

Financial Translation is a Balancing Act

10th September 2015 Nancy Matis Translation

Financial translation is aharmony balancing act, among style, content, format, and deadlines. Translators must have solid skills — not just subject-matter knowledge and writing skills

9 Mistakes Freelance Translators Should Avoid

21st August 2015 Nancy Matis Freelancers

TTC wetranslate supports the translation service industry by explaining 9 mistakes freelance translators should avoid Want to become a literary translator? You’re not alone. We

18 reasons why an agency might stop working with you

24th June 2015 Nancy Matis Translation Companies

The general advice regarding clients is that you should be actively seeking new ones all the time because you never know what’s around the corner.

Seven Tips for Escaping the Overworked Translator’s Trap

22nd June 2015 Nancy Matis Freelancers

Not turning down work is a trap! And when we find ourselves in that trap, chances are, it’s nobody’s fault but our own. Newbies may

10 Common Time Management Mistakes

3rd June 2015 Nancy Matis Planning

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

Time planning for translators – the ultimate answer to coping with workload

2nd June 2015 Nancy Matis Planning

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

5 productivity hacks for busy freelancers

22nd May 2015 Nancy Matis Planning

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

Saying “no” nicely

6th May 2015 Nancy Matis Management for all

Saying no is something we all have to do from time to time. We’re not machines and our capacity for work is limited, so sometimes

Understanding Translation Project Management

16th April 2015 Nancy Matis Project Managers

What is translation project management? It’s a good question if you’re not in the field. You’ll be surprised how integral this is to project managers

Séries TV: le blues des pros du sous-titre

16th April 2015 Nancy Matis Translation

A l’heure où Kim Dotcom la plateforme Mega fait débat, les sous-titreurs de séries s’invitent dans la controverse. Le zèle des traducteurs bénévoles qui adaptent

Working with agencies

15th April 2015 Nancy Matis Translation Companies

Standing out in a competitive market is a must, no matter the industry you work in. The translation industry is no exception, and it’s not

What to Look Out for When Choosing a Translation Provider?

25th March 2015 Nancy Matis End-Clients

In recent years, translation has become a part and parcel of the global business world. In fact, the very existence of many companies depends on

Best Practices in Localization Project Management

24th March 2015 Nancy Matis End-Clients

Pre-project is a good time to research best practices and brush up on your localization project management skills. Here’s how to overcome challenges in localization

In praise of the project manager

24th March 2015 Nancy Matis Project Managers

Linguists – The best translation project managers are linguists. (I can think of only one notable exception that I worked with). Many translation project managers

53 Freelancing Mistakes That Are Costing You Clients, Cash, and Credibility

22nd March 2015 Nancy Matis Freelancers

Making mistakes is a good thing — provided you learn from them. But the problem is that you may not even know you’re making a

Recommendations for Freelance Translators: A study from a project manager’s perspective

21st March 2015 Nancy Matis Freelancers

I started working as a project manager in one of the translation companies in London just after graduating from a translation and interpreting MA course

Failing to meet your global marketing deadlines? There’s a better way

18th March 2015 Nancy Matis End-Clients

It can be difficult to judge how long a project or combination of projects might take from conception to delivery. It’s often the first challenge

Timing Is Everything: Freelancing and Time Management

15th March 2015 Nancy Matis Planning

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

Cross-Cultural Survey Guidelines – Translation Scheduling

13th March 2015 Nancy Matis Planning

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

Surviving Your First Month of Self-Employment

12th March 2015 Nancy Matis Freelancers

Here are 6 tips to help get you started and set you on your self-employment path http://theselfemployed.com

Dos and Don’ts of Translation Project Management

12th March 2015 Nancy Matis Project Managers

For freelance translators, project management can end up being one of the more time-consuming roles that they fill. It is a multi-faceted set of responsibilities …

5 Time Management Secrets Everyone in the Translation Profession Should Know

23rd February 2015 Nancy Matis Planning

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: