What exactly do you pay for when you hire a translator?
Effective business communication in France (or how to avoid being another Emily in Paris)
Have you seen “Emily in Paris”? Did you find it funny, cringy or infuriating? I must admit I found it rather funny. Yes, the clichés are lazy and the way they are used cruelly lacks nuance and...
Context is everything when it comes to translation
If you ask a translator: “How do you say x in y language?”, their answer will likely be: “It depends on the context”. Context is everything when it comes to...
IF TRANSLATORS WERE CAR MECHANICS…, or 4 common questions to ask before buying a translation service.
“Can you repair my car? I need it for tomorrow.” “Can I see it?” “No. Not until you tell me if you can fix it.” “Um…What kind of car is it?” “A blue one.” “I mean the manufacturer and...
Web Application Localization Best Practices
This video is a summary of 27 best practices shared by Nataly Kelly, VP Localization at HubSpot in her blog post on www.borntobeglobal.com. Following these guidelines will help make your...
Old translator – young entrepreneur, or how I launched my independent translation business
Happy first birthday to edIT Translations! A year ago, I took the plunge, took French leave 😉, jumped ship and became an independent business owner in translation, proofreading, editing...
