Being Prepared – But Are You?
“Be Prepared” – I have a dim and distant memory that this is also the motto of the Scouting movement, …
Tag Archives: freelance translator
Workaholics Anonymous?
The self-employed are notorious for their workaholic tendencies. I have to admit that my ex-father-in-law once asked me if I …
Notes from an ATA Conference Virgin
I’ve recently returned from my first ever ATA Conference, and my first ever trip to the States, for that matter. …
Feast or Famine – that old chestnut
This post first appeared on the ITI’s Pillar Box blog back in July 2014, after I was asked to contribute …
Subcontracting – is it your cup of tea?
I’ve always said that subcontracting most definitely isn’t my cup of tea. Not for me the hassle of project management, …
Taking networking to a whole new level
This year has been an extra-busy year for travel for me, what with conferences, workshops and holidays. I could certainly …
A change is as good as a rest
I know, I know, it’s been ages since I last posted. In my defence, I was on holiday the last …
Translators and the ‘D’ word
I don’t know whether it’s just me, but I have the impression that an awful lot of translators are divorced …
Trados Spring 2016 Training Seminar – Lessons Learned?
Last Thursday I attended the first of the new-style training seminars organised by SDL Trados in London to take the …
Trusting your Gut
As freelance business owners, we’re all assumed to be ultra-professional and efficient – as indeed many of us are – …
