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ATA Events
ATA provides affordable and effective education for business practices.
Getting and Incorporating Feedback
Yes, you can ask for feedback—and you should! Discover the benefits of this powerful tool. All too often, translators work…
Personal Branding Basics
Developing a personal brand is a classic “work smarter, not harder” technique. When done well, it will showcase your specific…
Business Planning for Interpreters and Translators
Being successful requires good business management skills, some of which you may have already learned the hard way. This 90-minute webinar is here to help.
Emergency Preparedness and Contingency Planning for Freelancers
What happens if you are hit by the proverbial bus? Or have power outages after a weather event? Or have…
Phone and Email Etiquette for Freelancers
Communicating with clients is key to every freelancer’s success. Still, it’s a skill that few of us have studied, or…
Setting Goals for Your Freelance Translation or Interpreting Business
Setting realistic goals for your business can be a daunting task. Where do you start? What is the right combination…
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