10 steps to go from struggling to thriving as a freelance translator
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Description Do you ever feel like you are the victim of your business or customers, having to accept low rates, impossible deadlines and not knowing where your next project will come from? I think we have all been there. I know that every freelance translator who has a solid linguistic basis can succeed, and deserves to succeed, with a thriving freelance business. My mission is to help you achieve this. In this seminar we will cover 10 steps to take to achieve a thriving translation career, starting with the foundations: your services, specialization, clients and what makes you unique. Then we continue with a financial plan, pricing strategies, marketing plan, how to apply to translation agencies and also how to find direct clients. Finally, we end with how to take care of your clients and make them come back for more. Following these steps you will help ensure you have a steady stream of income, working with clients and jobs you like, and achieve a thriving business. During the seminar you will start developing your own marketing plan, calculate your pricing and decide on which marketing materials are right for you. Some feedback from others on this course's trainer: "Therese Whitty is an accomplished trainer, giving you the sense that she is completely on your side. She is cheerful, realistic and able to persuade one how it is worthwhile keeping going even on days when you least want to!" RogerRayner "Very competent, clear and experienced" Cristina Paolino Target audience Freelancers starting in the translation industry. Experienced freelancers who want to expand their clients database. Learning objectives In this webinar you will learn how to develop: Your business mindset Your business foundation Financial plan and pricing A marketing plan and marketing material Ways to contact your ideal clients (agencies or direct clients) Customer care Program Click to expand 1. Mindset 2. Your business foundation 3. Your vision 4. Business goals 5. Financial plan 6. Where to find clients 7. Translation agencies 8. Direct clients 9. Marketing plan 10. Customer care Registration and payment information (click to expand) Click to expand Click on the buy button on the right to purchase your seat Steps to take your training: To register in this session please click on the "register and pay later" button on the right. Your status will be marked as "registered" and it will indicate only your interest in the training session. Status changes to registered and paid when payment is processed and informed to ProZ.com. To purchase your seat at this session please click on the "buy" button. Available slots are limited and will be assigned to registered and paid participants as soon as payment is reported. Early payment is advised in order to secure participation. Allow some time for payment processing if you are paying by wire transfer. Software and system requirements (click to expand) Click to expand For PC-based Users: • Required: Windows Vista – Windows 10 • Required: Google Chrome v39 or later; Mozilla Firefox v34 or later; Internet Explorer v8 or later (JavaScript™ and Java™ enabled) • Required software: GoToWebinar desktop app; JavaScript enabled • NOT required: Microphone - attendees can communicate with the trainer through incorporated chat. • Internet Connection Required: 1 Mbps or better (broadband recommended) • Recommended: 2GB or more of RAM (recommended) For Mac®-based Users: • Mac OS X 10.8 (Mountain Lion) – 10.11 (El Capitan) • Required: Microsoft Edge; Apple Safari v6 or later • Required software: GoToWebinar desktop app; JavaScript enabled • NOT required: Microphone - attendees can communicate with the trainer through incorporated chat. • Internet Connection Required: 1 Mbps or better (broadband recommended) • Recommended: 2GB or more of RAM (recommended) Join from Android • Operating system: Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) or later • Internet connection: 3G connection or better (WiFi recommended for VoIP audio) • Software: Free GoToWebinar App from the Google Play Store Recommendations • For the visual section of the training course, we recommend that you have a 64kbps link. This means using an ISDN line or Broadband. Wireless connection is NOT recommended. • For the audio section of the training course, we recommend that you have a headset or speakers. • We recommend that you log in 30 minutes in advance of the start time to prepare for the training course. Courses will be open half an hour before the start time. Please login before the start time to ensure that everything on your system is working correctly. Created by Tess Whitty View feedback | View all courses
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