marjolein56Mar 72 minHow can you help Ukraine?As a Russian to English translator, the war in Ukraine is top of my mind at the moment. Nothing comes close. Many friends and colleagues...
marjolein56Jan 192 minA PESTLE Analysis for a Freelance LinguistSurely a PESTLE analysis is reserved for large businesses? I hear you say. Well, in my view - no. I'm not saying you need to do one of...
marjolein56Jan 193 minA SWOT Analysis for a Freelance LinguistSo let's start with the basics, what is a SWOT analysis and why would a freelance linguist need one? The term SWOT stands for Strengths...
marjolein56Jan 182 minSMART Goals for Freelance LinguistsHands up if you have ever thought: "Argh, where do I start? All my colleagues seem to be doing better than me, but I am barely making...
marjolein56Jan 185 minA Simple Guide to Business Plans for Freelance LinguistsIt's quite common that if you mention a business plan to a freelance linguist, they will run a mile. What do I need that for? I'm just a...
marjolein56Jan 54 minWhat Can You Gain from Joining a Translation Network or Association?A Year In Review As we move forward into 2022, I realised it had been exactly a year since I became a member of the North West...
MarjoleinSep 13, 20214 minHow to Choose a Good Sports Translator?As the global sports sector is expected to grow from $388 billion to $440 billion in 2021, there’s more need than ever before for content...
MarjoleinSep 7, 20214 min4 Ways to Network as a Freelance TranslatorYou'd be forgiven for thinking that networking as a freelancer is purely about making connections with potential clients and agencies,...
MarjoleinMay 10, 20218 minA Deep Dive into Non-Profit Organisation, Translation CommonsIn this article we're going to look at who is the non-profit organisation, Translation Commons. We'll focus on: A case study The origins...
MarjoleinMar 30, 20215 minSustainability for Freelancers and TranslatorsIn this article, we're going to look at ways to be more sustainable as a freelancer or translator. I will cover the following subjects: A...
MarjoleinFeb 24, 20213 minTurning Challenges into Opportunities During LockdownLockdown has been a funny old experience, hasn't it? For so many it has been a time of loneliness, clock watching, tearing your hair out,...
MarjoleinFeb 9, 20215 minWhy Should You Use a Native Translator?We're going to look at 5 good reasons why you should hire a native translator: They can increase effectiveness of your campaign Help you...
Marjolein ThickettDec 4, 20203 minWhat Exactly is SEO and Why Are Keywords Important? Do keywords return the same results when translated into different languages? The short answer is no!
Marjolein ThickettOct 25, 20203 minWhat Does a Proofreader Do Exactly?It has been very reassuring that so many of my friends and colleagues have shown an interest in my new website and services here in...