Managing Translation Services by Geoffrey SamuelssonBrown
Brand: Channel View Publications Ltd
Product Description
This is a sequel to the authora TMs bestselling A Practical Guide for Translators first published in 1993 and now in its 4th edition. Managing Translation Services looks at how to successfully make the change from being a single freelance translator to developing a translation company offering a range of value added services. The book is intended principally for those who presently work as a freelance translator with all the inherent limitations this presents in terms of income and being reliant on the limited range of skills that the individual can offer. While some business skills will have been accumulated by virtue of working in a commercial environment the transition from being responsible for oneself and taking the bold step of employing additional resources can be quite daunting. However the opportunities this offers in terms of income and personal satisfaction are considerable. This book considers the initial Ssteps towards business development exploiting these opportunities and the rewards they can offer. Advice is given on setting up a translation business organisational development what a business plan needs to consider for successful growth how quality management needs to be approached managing human resources customer relations and other topics. The book provides a wealth of readymade examples of quality procedures forms that support business management and sources of further information. It also considers an exit strategy and related longterm planning when disposing of the business. Managing Translation Services is based on the many years of experience gained by the author working as a staff translator freelance translator university lecturer in translation studies and former head of an awardwinning ISO 9001 accredited company. As a result it covers a range of management issues relating to providing professional translation services.
Condition : New
Author : Geoffrey SamuelssonBrown
Weight : 420
Publisher : Channel View Publications Ltd
Language : English
EAN : 9781853599149
ISBN10 : 185359914X
Format : Hardback
Date of Publication : 20060912
Place of Publication : United Kingdom
Pagination : 184
Dimensions : 210 X 148 X 16