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Professional Development

Through the client’s eyes: how to make your translations visible

Olesya Zaytseva

Some books get to you just when you desperately need encouragement and help to pave a new way of doing business. When you are reading the book you realise that your decisions and the path you choose a

Food For Thought

Translator’s Star Wars: 7 lessons from the saga

Olesya Zaytseva

As an old school Star Wars fan, I can safely say now: “All is well that ends.” The 42-year legendary saga ended i

Industry News

The King is Dead (and no one cares)

Vladimir Zakharov

When I was a kid, we had an aunt who was very forward-minded — by Soviet standards. Unlike most of her compatriots, sh

CAT Tools & Technology

Google Translator Toolkit is Shutting Down — Here’s How to Rescue your Work

The Open Mic Team

Dear friends! This month we’re partnering up with our friends from Smartcat to promote their all-in-one,

CAT Tools & Technology

3 Most Badass Smartcat Features in 2019

The Open Mic Team

Dear friends! This month we’re partnering up with our friends from Smartcat to promote their all-in-one,

Podcasts, Videos & Webinars

FREE Resources For Translators

Jasmine Heesaker

Don't be afraid to reach out! As freelance translators, we can sometimes get stuck in our own little bubble. The Inter

CAT Tools & Technology

An Honest Review of LSP.expert: Project Management for Translators

Maeva Cifuentes

Translators new and experienced alike have probably heard of this project management software that’s made by and for f

CAT Tools & Technology

CAT Tools in the Content Economy: A Necessity, Not a Luxury

The Open Mic Team

Dear friends! This month we’re partnering up with our friends from Smartcat to promote their all-in-one,

Professional Development

Through the client’s eyes: how to make your translations visible

Olesya Zaytseva

Some books get to you just when you desperately need encouragement and help to pave a new way of doing business. When yo

Marketing

Content Marketing for Translators

Maeva Cifuentes

Content marketing for translators is an instrument for inbound marketing by which you strategically create and distribut

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