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What to Look for in a Translation Agency
Making the leap to having your documents translated to other languages can be exciting and maybe a little scary. You’ve created the perfect content for your business; how can you…
Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Translation: Why It’s Important for Safety
No matter what languages people speak, Everyone understands safety Got chemicals? Then you know how important it is to have a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) available to all your…
Winter Holidays Around the World
UPDATED: November 11, 2021 If you’ve visited any retail or department store in the last few weeks, you’ve probably noticed that the Christmas décor is out in force (and has…
Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act and Why It Matters to You
Key foreign language provision in the ACA contains important considerations for American healthcare providers Are you a provider of healthcare services in the United States? If so, there is little…
Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Translation: Why It’s Important for Safety
No matter what languages people speak, Everyone understands safety Got chemicals? Then you know how important it is to have a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) available to all your…
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Why Outsourcing Translations to an Agency is Better Than a Freelancer (or Your Employee)
More resources and better infrastructure allow agencies to support complex translation projects more efficiently Recently I read a blog hailing the virtues of hiring a freelance translator or internal employee over…
Multilingual Videos Improve Training for Non-English Speaking Employees
Everyone learns better in their native language Considering using videos in your training program? Smart thinking—they’re a great tool for consistent, effective training for new and seasoned employees alike. Not…
5 Best Practices for Foreign Language Voiceover Projects
Being aware of these potential pitfalls can help make your next foreign language project a success Worried about creating a version of your video production in another language? It’s a…
Why Translating Your Employee Handbook is Smart for Your Business
Increase engagement and productivity of non-English-speaking employees It’s no secret that the workforce in the United States has changed drastically in the last twenty years. Poor economic and turbulent…
9 Common Misconceptions About Language Services
Language service providers often face many misconceptions about translation & interpreting professions Misconception #1: Anyone who is bilingual can translate. Truth: Simply being fluent in another language doesn’t necessarily mean…
The Language of Ice Cream
How a familiar frozen treat thawed relations in a very strange place Melting hearts in Siem Reap, Cambodia Article by Bobby Lahiere, Photo by Jarred King, Ice Cream Purchase…