We’ve spent the past few months trying to put into words what it is we do every day. For some, we translate marketing materials into Spanish, Arabic, and Chinese. For others, we help them call customers who don’t speak English. For many, we help ensure they get the medical care they need. And we’ve finally […]
One of the most important and time consuming facets of any business is ensuring your employee’s safety and continued good health. No matter what type of industry you’re in or service you provide, your employees need to be healthy to function well; not to mention the issues and costs associated with any on the job […]
Manufacturing and technical translations can be a huge undertaking, even for the most experienced and efficient translators. If a project is especially large, such as a user manual for a tool or machine, it is often necessary to employ a team of translators. Using a team can present the benefit of a much quicker turnaround […]
When you need something translated, it’s important to get it right the first time. Otherwise, you run the risk of embarrassing yourself at best, or insulting someone at worst. Hiring a certified translator seems to be the best way to avoid a faux pas, but how do you know that you’ve hired the right person […]
Why are legal translations more expensive? Before I get into the details of legal translation services cost, I want you to consider an example of legal text. The following comes from a summary judgement from Celotex Corp. v. Catrett – 477 U.S. 317 (1986). I selected a random paragraph so that we can see what […]
Here are six steps to follow to improve your translation rates and maintain value. 1. Translate only what you need. Is your manual 200 pages? See if you can cut it down. It will save you time and money on your translation project. Longer documents naturally translate to higher translation rates. 2. Use images where […]
Do you need a medical document translated? Maybe you are just wondering how much medical translation services costs. Here are a few things to consider when shopping for a medical translation services. If you keep these questions in mind, you will have a better idea of how much to pay for a translation. As always, […]
Affordable Language Services has beenISO 9001:2008 certified for nearly 3 years. According to a Common Sense Advisory report, only “one in ten” language service providers (LSP’s) are certified worldwide. The ISO 9001:2008 certification demonstrates that we have an effective and documented process for the delivery of our interpretation and translation services and that our management […]