Do you dream of walking through old European cobblestone streets? Or maybe you would rather relax on a Caribbean beach or climb Mount Fuji? The right job can help you fulfill your dreams. And, if your dream is to wander the world, it’s only natural that the right job for you involves travel (and a bit of creativity). (more…)
Productivity is paramount to all businesses, from multinational corporations to freelance translators. However, in a world that’s constantly changing, how do you measure work efficiency? Let’s start by reframing how we view productivity. (more…)
The age of freelance is upon us, and we’re enjoying the freedom of not working for the man or being subject to large companies’ ups and downs to the fullest. But, just as too much chocolate can be dangerous for our health, so can too much work-freedom be critical for our productivity. At least, that’s what they keep telling us. (more…)
No translation business can succeed without a team of skilled, hardworking translators. Improving the performance of your team will be critical for success and taking the company forward, but this can be a huge challenge particularly if you are using remote and/or freelance translators where you are not working alongside them each day. (more…)
Marcel Proust’s ‘Remembrance of things past’ is a whopping 4215 pages long, covering seven volumes. Thankfully, most of us will never have to plough our way through that particular document however, there are times, in whatever business or industry we’re in when we need to absorb a large amount of information in a small amount of time. Having to read – and understand – a huge book or document can be daunting but, it needn’t be overwhelming. At ultimatebanners, reading – and understanding large quantities of content is a big part of what they do and, when it comes to speed reading, they have a few tricks up their sleeve… (more…)
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Coworking spaces have gained popularity over the last few years and have been providing freelancers and remote workers with communities and beautiful working spaces, but are they the right choice for freelance translators and their specific needs? Let’s take a look at the advantages and disadvantages. (more…)
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