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An insight into the Translation Project Manager role

7th February 2017 Nancy Matis Project Managers

The role of the translation project manager is mainly overseen when thinking about the translation industry, probably because it is not fully understood. In fact,

Translator’s Guide to Contacting Translation Agencies by Email

17th June 2015 Nancy Matis Reference Material

Download this free guide — to help translators use email more effectively in the course of contacting translation agencies by email to seek project work.

How to not suck at email

22nd March 2015 Nancy Matis Management for all

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

5 Hacks to Turn Outlook into a Project Management Tool

22nd March 2015 Nancy Matis Management for all

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

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

“Let’s keep in touch”: how to stay connected to former clients

12th March 2015 Nancy Matis Freelancers

When you were working for Client X, communication was simple! You emailed them, they emailed you; they gave you assignments, you finished on deadline. The

Project Managers and Translators share many skills

24th February 2015 Nancy Matis Management for all

When I come to the end of my Translation Project Management courses, I usually explain to the students the main skills I expect from translation

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: