by Marion | Dec 2, 2020 | Being a freelancer, Translation World
In spring 2020, the Covid-19 crisis forced employees all over the world to quickly set up offices in their homes, often in less-than-ideal conditions. But we freelancers were well used to it and already fully equipped to face the challenge. And for good reason,...
by Marion | Nov 8, 2020 | Translation World
As a freelance translator, you can take the step and become a sworn translator. However, is it the same as being a certified translator, and if not, what are the differences? How can you become one of the “happy band” of sworn translators? Is it better to work for a...
by Marion | Oct 8, 2020 | Being a freelancer
If freelancers could make a wish, it would always be the same: to be able to control time (or perhaps own a time machine). Because we can’t say it often enough: time is a freelancer’s most precious asset.But all too often freelancers are slowed down by a new term, by...
by Marion | Sep 30, 2020 | Focus on languages
Imagine you are in a restaurant on the terrace. You decide to look at the menu, but you get confused by the names of dishes. You are wondering if this is a joke for April Fools’ Day. Then you realize that the menu has been poorly translated! We all have seen a feeble...
by Marion | Aug 17, 2020 | Being a freelancer
Being a freelancer at the beginning is like racing. You must do your best to work on your primary task without being distracted by other time-consuming tasks or details. Time is precious for a freelancer, so this new series of free tools for freelancers is focusing...
by Marion | Jul 8, 2020 | Being a freelancer
Working for yourself is not all play: as a freelancer you are often juggling several roles other than that of your main activity, to ensure that you have clients and regular income, in order to not fall into stressful financial instability.Freelancing is a like a...
by Marion | Jun 8, 2020 | Being a freelancer
Our series of free tools for freelancers is back! Over the past two months, we have had the opportunity to try out new tools designed to make the life of a freelancer easier. As the situation improves, it’s time to share what we have tested especially for you. If you...
by Marion | Apr 2, 2020 | Being a freelancer, Digital Nomad
Being a freelancer is often synonymous with working from home. Indeed, thanks to the internet and the growing digitalisation of jobs, it is now easier to work from almost anywhere and in any situation.Some people decide to embrace life as a digital nomad, whereas most...
by Marion | Feb 26, 2020 | Events, Translation World
It’s been almost a year since Acolad Community’s inception. We are counting more and more linguists working for the Acolad group: translators, interpreters, and language trainers too. Indeed, Acolad Community is here to help not only freelance linguists, but also...
by Marion | Feb 25, 2020 | Being a freelancer
In a previous article, we made the list of important things to do before you take on any translation project. You have now reached the final step in your project, and you shouldn’t rush. Indeed, if a translation isn’t properly prepared for delivery, you run the risk...
