Learn the skills to run your translation business!
An exploration of the skills you need to plan, build and run your own thriving translation business. It 's designed to grow with you, and I will be adding new content as needed.
Let's get your career off the ground and soaring!
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A welcome message from Matt
Before we begin...
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Let's get started!
Assignment - Getting Started
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Motivation as a freelancer
A human and a chimp got into a fight... - Examples using the Chimp Paradox by Steve Peters
Assignment - Mindset
How to handle adversity by adopting a growth mindset
Resources to help with your mindset - Not exhaustive!
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You may not feel like an expert, but you probably are
.... you don't just have to translate though!
Assignment - Specialisation
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Why is it important and where do I start?
Assignment - Visibility
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Home vs coworking?
Setting up an efficient workstation- Ideas and tips
Assignment - Workstation and working environment
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Sales and marketing are interlinked... Just make sure you deliver!
Do you really know your product?
Branding to do list
Resources and strategies to use for sales, marketing and branding
Assignment - Pitching and branding notes
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Why a specialist website is the way forward for your business
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Everyone has their own approach...
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Setting your rates, accounting and invoicing, multiple income streams etc.
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A few more tips for speeding things up...
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What is it, and why do you need it?
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You are not alone ...
Before you go...