Tag: productivity
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An hourly rate for translation?
A few articles have recently been published on the possibility of changes to fee structures in the language service industry. The time-honored way in which freelance translators charge out for their work has been per word, while freelance interpreters generally charge out per hour or day. Now, however, there is talk of translators charging out…
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Why Can’t I Raise My Rates? The Wrap-up
This series of posts has laid the foundation for answering a question that confounds many freelance professionals. They know that they have some control over the prices that they charge, and yet, there are clearly forces working against them, limiting their ability to raise their rates. The market for language services (and translations, in particular)…
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Why Can’t I Raise My Rates? Productivity
Freelancers who feel constrained by market-imposed limitations are not completely helpless. As mentioned in my previous post, the first step to improving income potential involves differentiation; i.e. making yourself stand out from the crowd. But let’s assume that you have taken that first step. You have carved out your niche. You have made it clear…