Setting up a new company is a complex endeavor full of financial and legal implications, which are made even more complicated when you choose to establish your business overseas. Having realized the potential for success, many entrepreneurs see Hong Kong as a desirable location to base their business. If this is something you’ve considered, reading this guide will be a useful first step in that process. (more…)
Learning a new language offers a great number of benefits. For one thing, it exposes you to different cultures. In this age of globalization thanks to rapid technological advancements, we are all much more likely to interact with those from other countries and cultures. Social media, for instance, has connected the world, making it possible to make friends from anywhere around the globe. (more…)
It is undeniable that app stores are now saturated with mobile apps. But that doesn’t mean that everyone finds these apps useful. Take non-native English speakers, for example. Sure, your mobile app can help solve their needs, but if it’s not localized effectively, they are less likely to download and use it. (more…)
Moving to a new country is one of the most exciting things a person can do and something many of us only dream of. There are around nine million Americans living overseas, with many of them opting to settle in Europe. The Czech Republic, for example, has recently gained popularity with American expats, who fall for the stunning castles, delicious beer, and low cost of living. (more…)
Most businesses branching out into international markets realize that professional translation will be a part of the process, whether that’s the translation of legal contracts, marketing campaigns, or the company website. They may not have considered, however, the need for, and value of, a professional localization service. But what is localization? And why do you need it? (more…)
Translation is an extremely international industry and many freelance translators and translation services have clients all over the globe. This brings challenges and questions about how to receive payment, in what currency to invoice, and whether translation rates should be altered as exchange rates fluctuate. (more…)
