If, like many people, you are running a store but have been eyeing up the option of going digital with it, it might seem like a large leap to make. However, it’s not necessarily as daunting as it might seem. Here, we’re going to look...
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Structured schooling, whether public or private, is obviously the most established form of education for children. But it doesn't automatically make it the best option for every child. Homeschooling is becoming a growing trend, with studies indicating that homeschooling enrollment jumped to 3.1 million from...
Structured schooling, whether...
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It's been 13 years since I started TransPremium, my freelance translation business, and I felt like now is the perfect time to write a blog post detailing all the stages of growth I have gone through as a business professional, and as a person. So,...
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There are two ways you can grow a business. One is to acquire new customers. The other is to persuade your existing customers to spend more money with you. Most businesses need to do a combination of both. If you’re really on a mission to...
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The key to success is in the right strategy. If you want to be successful, then you must know what strategies work and which ones don't. This blog post will outline some of the most successful strategies for businesses today. Proper Communication Successful businesses know that they...
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Internal linking may seem like a simple practice, but in truth, it can get pretty complicated. No matter how difficult the practice, it is an essential one for great SEO, especially when you rely on your website to generate income (which many freelance translators do). Today,...
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Ah, coffee, the language of love. To me, there is nothing like waking up to the inviting aromas of a freshly brewed cup of coffee. Just that smell alone puts a smile on my face, let alone savoring that first sip that transports you to...
Ah, coffee, the language of l...
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Running a business can be complex and confusing. There are many decisions to make daily, and it is easy to feel overwhelmed at times. Thankfully for you, there are many ways you can overcome various obstacles to help keep your business running. Here are things you...
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This huge announcement couldn't have come at a better time. Today, September 30, is International Translation Day. A day I celebrate every year with my fellow language service professionals. But this year, it is different. This year, it is extra special. Today, I am proud to announce...
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Technology is a great way of helping your business in a variety of ways, and generations today are lucky to be able to access this wonderful tool. So how can you use it within and across your business? Here are four ways to use technology...
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It's like social media waits for Miss Lebanon every single year to give us the best jokes of the year...
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Do you speak 2 or more languages? Do you know how your brain looks like? Interestingly, the brain of bilingual and multilingual people looks different than that of monolingual people. Watch the video below to find out more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMmOLN5zBLY&feature=share How many languages do you speak? What are they?...
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I have addressed this issue so many times (here, here and here to name a few) to the point that I am now being frequently attacked by some colleagues for advocating fair translation rates. We all know it's a free market, and every translator has the right...
I have addressed this issue so...
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Talk about being passionate about your job! Sign language interpreter Holly Maniatty completely outstaged Snoop Dogg at his own concert in New Orleans with her impeccable skills and groovy performance. The 1 minute clip of Snoop Dogg performing "P.I.M.P." was shared on Facebook by The Good Life...
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It just irritates me to proofread someone else's lousy translation. It's one of the jobs that I always tend to reject. I am currently proofreading a translation from English into French, and the target text reeks of translation. I mean come on: even Google Translate would know...
It just irritates me to proofr...
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