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Learn how to open and run a translation agency
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Learn how to open and run a translation agency

A step-by-step guide to get a translation agency up and running and my key tips for success in this business
Created byMarina Barbulat
Last updated 9/2023
English

What you'll learn

  • How to start and run a translation agency
  • Essential things you need to start a limited company
  • The difference between a limited company and a sole trader
  • How to get your translation agency up and running
  • Your role at the agency and your role as a director
  • Agreements and Contracts
  • How to find clients
  • Tips for successfully running an agency
  • How to pay yourself as a company director
  • The services your translation agency can offer
  • How to set your prices for the services

Course content

1 section11 lectures1h 0m total length
  • Introduction2:28
  • The difference between a limited company and a sole trader2:20
  • How to incorporate a company5:44
  • Business Essentials5:11
  • Business Essentials Part 24:30
  • Module 2 Introduction7:38
  • Your role at the agency, Agreements & Contracts4:22
  • How to set your rates for the services5:02
  • How to pay yourself as a company director4:28
  • The process of finding clients, what works and what doesn't9:10
  • Bonus Lecture. Top 5 tips for successfully running a translation agency9:30

Requirements

  • Preferably you would have experience as a translator, interpreter or a similar role

Description

A concise course for translators, interpreters and language professionals

If you are thinking about expanding your business and opening an agency to cover more languages, but need more guidance on how to do it, this course is for you! You are also very welcome to take the course if you are simply curious about the subject!


A few important notes:


  • The course is exclusively based on my experience of opening and running a translation agency.

  • Easy to follow, concise and straight to the point.

  • Offers valuable information on how to start and run a translation business/agency, giving step-by-step guidance on the relevant course of action.

  • Offers tips and advice on how to run your translation business in a way that increases the likelihood of success.

Please note: The course does not disclose any confidential or privileged information pertaining to my own business, but aims to help language professionals achieve the dream of opening their own agency.


What you will learn:

  • How to start and run a translation agency

  • Essential things you need to start a limited company

  • The difference between a limited company and a sole trader

  • How to get your translation agency up and running

  • Your role at the agency and your role as a director

  • Agreements and Contracts

  • How to find clients

  • Tips for successfully running an agency

  • How to pay yourself as a company director

  • The services your translation agency can offer

  • How to set your prices for the services

Who this course is for:

  • Translators
  • Interpreters
  • Anyone interested in opening a business with lower costs
  • Anyone interested in small business in general
  • Anyone who is curious about the subject
  • Professionals who are familiar with translation
  • Language enthusiasts