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29 Sep 2015
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Why long-term partnerships make all the difference

Oleg Semerikov
For clients

A good translation partner can be worth their weight in gold. If you’re a business taking your first steps into the world of international commerce, having someone competent and reliable at your side will help to put your mind at ease as you prepare to open up those brand new markets. If all goes to plan, new customers get introduced to your products and services, and you get to focus on your core business. If...

09 Sep 2015
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What makes a successful family business?

Oleg Semerikov
For clients

For plenty of business owners, running the business like a family is their dream scenario. But there’s a tricky balancing act to be performed if you don’t want to also end up running your family like a business! After all, working with family makes it all the more important to think about things like your work-life balance, and maintaining good relationships with your colleagues becomes even more critical when those same colleagues are also close...

25 Aug 2015
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Different types of language services and when you might need them

Oleg Semerikov
For clients

The language services industry can sometimes feel murky and jargon-riddled – just as we discussed in our last article, What’s the difference between a translator and an interpreter?. Now that we’ve cleared the air around most agencies’ flagship services, it’s time to take a look at some of the other offerings you might see from professional language service providers. Proofreading, editing and reviewing And so we start with the thickest, most impenetrable jargon-jungle of all. If you’ve ever...

25 Jun 2015
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What’s the difference between a translator and an interpreter?

Oleg Semerikov
For clients, For translators

[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BoHkNvxUy3k[/embed] If you’re new to the world of language services – perhaps because you’re looking to expand your business into new markets, for example – it can seem like a complex and unfamiliar field. To the uninitiated, the terminology used by language services providers can seem arcane to say the least (which is ironic for an industry that exists to promote clear and effective communication). Terms which seem interchangeable can turn out to mean quite different...