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Sharpen your language skills
Chances are, one or more of the languages you specialize in as a translator are not native to you. That being said, in one of those languages your language skills probably have room for improvement....
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Don’t give up on your professional contacts
You should be keeping an organized log of the prospective clients you meet. While periodically reminding the people on this list of your existence may be helpful, you should also be keeping them...
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Let your clients know your expectations
You should always be aware of what your clients’ expectations of you are. That is key. However, you should also make it clear to them what you expect from them. Don’t let your clients dictate your...
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Make it easy for people to contact you
Put your contact information everywhere. Make sure your emails are signed with your phone number and other relevant contact info. Your blog, twitter account, facebook, business cards, voicemail, and...
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Be concise
A beautifully written wordy email or lengthy voicemail message explaining every small detail about a project, proposal, or value offer may seem like the proper thing. After all, you’re being clear and...
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If it helps your client, do it!
Your client’s business may have a specific way of doing things that increases their productivity and maximizes their efficiency. If a client asks you to do something their way, you should consider...
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Incorporate pictures as much as you can
You can learn a lot by glancing at a picture for a few quick seconds. Pictures are easy to comprehend (most of the time) and fun. While many people love to read, the same can’t be said about words. It...
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