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How To Destroy a Successful Company
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In this article we will tell you how to destroy a prosperous company whilst having the best intentions. By following business coaches’ tips, but ignoring corporate values and culture, anyone can fall into this trap. The following situation can arise in any business, but is particularly crucial for companies whose major asset is qualified staff. For a translation agency, these are managers, translators and editors.
Base line: the head of a quite successful company feels a kind of stagnation in its development, or perhaps is just bored of the daily grind. They are not pleased with the way their employees communicate, how mid-level managers act, their working hours, company Internet misuse, etc. Moreover, they have heard somewhere that their competitors are more financially efficient. So they take a couple of training sessions, read a few booklets with titles like ‘How to Tame the Chaos Around You’, find like-minded colleagues and begin to implement reforms as if they have gained some secret knowledge. Below we will consider what results this may lead to.
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Ukrainian Translation Facts: Tips for Clients and QA Teams
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This article is intended for people who do not speak Ukrainian but have to order, manage, and coordinate Ukrainian translations. Below we present some simple facts that will allow you to avoid common mistakes and misunderstandings when working with your Ukrainian suppliers. We note that similar problems exist with other Slavic languages (e.g. Russian, Polish, Slovakian, etc.), so these tips are valid for more than just Ukrainian. You can read a similar article about the Russian language.
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Simple rules of email etiquette
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The article briefly describes a few rules of e-mail etiquette
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The biggest mistake translators make about their own industry
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Most professional translators work extremely hard to improve at their craft, from attending training and seminars, reading voraciously and networking to even relocating to another country. But even expert translators are still guilty of harbouring one big misconception about the translation industry, and it’s not doing anyone any favours. What is this one big mistake? Simply put, it comes down to how you see yourself.
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Big tenders for small jobs are not realistic
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Do you ever see or post those ads looking for multiple candidates to participate in a competitive quoting procedure for a 70-word job at six to eight cents per word? Or something for which the price is set at $5, $10, $20? If so, do you seriously think it's a good idea?
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Calls for Articles ProZ.com members, moderators or staff members have identified the following topics of interest in this category. If you have special knowledge or expertise in any of the areas listed, please consider submitting an article. Writing a ProZ.com translation article is a way to share your expertise and promote yourself in your fields. Topics suggested for articles: »  Business letters in Japanese» Business Plans for the Translator
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