When quoting a text for a translation there are many variables to consider, for example the number of words, the subject of the text, preparation and graphic design adjustments (Desktop Publishing or DTP), and even the level of urgency with which you need to have the work finished. But even more important is knowing which […]
There are several different factors to keep in mind in order to get an idea of how long the translation of a text will take, and of course, each factor brings about its own issues. First and foremost, one must consider the number of words in question. Regardless of the language pair, it is estimated […]
There are three key factors in the production of almost any service: cost, speed and quality. Often, only two of these elements can be prioritized. When it comes to legal translations, however, we don’t want to have to sacrifice any of these, so we end up doing our best to find the right balance, and […]
When working in Sales, it is very important to set goals and to have specific objectives. The final goal for any salesperson is obviously to sell as much as possible; but, how is that achieved? In the end, only with goals, a clear strategy and a strong discipline can this be achieved. At our Sales […]
The project budget is the total amount of money that is allocated to cover all the expenses associated with a project over a certain period of time. The project managers and account managers are generally responsible for controlling the project costs associated with the budget that a company, or customer, has approved. When securing a […]
We receive many quote requests on a daily basis and the documents vary from Birth Certificates, to Power Point presentations, to legal documents and to very technical manuals. It is very important to know the exact driver the client has, in order to provide the suitable quote. The 3 drivers are: time, cost and quality. […]
At Trusted Translations Inc. we are known for the 3-Step Translation Process. Many times, when clients call us to request a quote for a translation, they are stunned by our 3-step-translation process including our Quality Assurance Procedure. In the following paragraphs, I will explain how this really works. The process basically starts once the Account […]
When facing a translation project, a translator is not only concerned that the meaning of a sentence in a language is correctly transferred into another language, based on his knowledge and field of experience. Above all, in each project a translator makes decisions on what might be called the aesthetic and contextual order. As we all […]
I do not know of any company that looks to hire services and does not look for the provider to live up to these three factors; however, the important question is up to what point they are feasible as a set. Translation is a service and not a physical product that you can store in […]