Don’t risk your brand’s reputation and hire a specialised translator
Have you ever thought: “Why should I hire a specialised translator? Translators just deal with words, don’t they?” Well, not exactly. For example, my field of specialization—financial and economic translation—requires a great degree of understanding. Within the world of finance there are many complex terms and concepts. They require niche expertise, because in essence it […]
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 translation. The market information To make the most of your international content, provide your translator with as much context as possible! Brief them with the […]
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 model.” “That’s personal information I don’t want to disclose. When will it be ready?” “Well…what […]
Why should you hire a professional translator if you have bilingual staff?
I’ll be the first to admit: I have built my industry knowledge and maintained my translation skills in my in-house software development jobs. In other words, I was part of the in-house staff who spoke languages. A lot of translation work landed on my desk. However, in many cases, especially in development and testing […]
How do I choose a financial translator?
And why do translators specialise anyway? These are just words, aren’t they? Well, not exactly. Financial and economic translations require a great degree of understanding. Translators who understand the concepts will be able to translate much more accurately than those who don’t. Within the world of finance there are many complex terms and concepts On […]
