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What's the difference between a translation and an interpretation? Most people get translator and interpreter confused.  It is important to know the difference. Why? Because they are two completely separate services. Each service has its own peculiarities. In order for you to get what you want, you must first understand what you need. In this blog, we will help answer the following: Do you need a translation or interpretation? If it's a translation you need, What type of translation do you need? If it's an interpretation you need, What type and mode of interpretation do you need? Translation A translator works with the written word. "The translator must also convey the style, tone, and intent of the text, while taking into account differences of culture and dialect.  The finished document should read as if it had originally been written in the target language for the target audience." [1] "A successful transla

It all started with two people and today we are a community of over 200!  Now we will begin focusing all our marketing efforts to direct clients, and for this, we need your help. Since  eLingual.Net  was launched, in late 2013, we have faced Goliath like hurdles. Our profession is plagued with bad and sometimes even criminal business practices and abuse. It sometimes feels as though we are fighting a losing battle. That is why I wish to ask you for a big favor. If you can and are willing to help read on and I'll explain. When we started  eLingual.Net  we included agencies (language companies or language service providers, or whatever you call them) to work side by side with us as members on our platform.  As we became more informed, my team and I quickly realized that our focus should be on getting direct clients (as we call them) to work with us and not agencies. So early this year 2016, we have removed agency membership from our site and only have mem

How To Calculate Translator And Interpreter Baseline Fees Before we continue any further I would like to review what we have discussed thus far. ·          You are more than just a freelancer, you are a a business owner . ·          You are more than just a translator or an interpreter, you are a  professional . ·          Your time, expertise, quality, professionalism, credentials, experience, and so much more justify the  salary  you determine for yourself. ·          You decide your billing method  per-word, hourly or per project  because they all boil down to your time. In other words, s ince you are  a business owner and professional, don't feel bad for charging like one.   First things first. Translator And Interpreter Minimum Hourly Baseline Fee Your minimum hourly baseline fee is your break-even number. In other words, the minimum amount you are willing to accept in order for you to stay in business. I'm sure you have come across a

What Is The Big Deal About Translation And Interpretation Fees? In the United States all businesses (freelancers included) whether they sell products or services are not allowed to participate in certain activities with their competitors. Because certain topics are viewed by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), as price fixing. In order for us to understand what we  can  do, we need to understand what we  can't . What is price fixing ? The FTC states: Price fixing is an agreement ( written, verbal, or inferred from conduct ) among competitors that raises, lowers, or stabilizes prices or competitive terms . Generally, the antitrust laws require that each company establish prices and other terms on its own, without agreeing with a competitor. When consumers make choices about what products and services to buy, they expect that the price has been determined freely on the basis of supply and demand, not by an agreement among competitors. When competitors agree to rest