Translator Next Steps : Setting up a Translation Agency

Step by Step Instructions for How to Set Up a Translation Agency, for in-house and Freelance Translators

4.65 (105 reviews)

Udemy

platform

English

language

Entrepreneurship

What you will learn

Earn more with Translation and Localization

Set up Your own Agency

Find/Get Hired by End Clients

Find/Hire Translators in every language

Handle Pricing, Scheduling, and all aspects of Project Management

Why take this course?

This Course will help you expand from being a translator to running a full agency. Instead of just relying on one language in order to get business and clients, you can make full use of many languages in order to achieve full potential.

Learn How to Expand into an Agency so that:

You can Hire the Translators
You can be in Direct Contact with End Clients
You can become familiar with being the go-between, and facilitate workflow both ways
You can Manage the Projects in a Professional Manner

Content Overview

This course is structured to serve as reference material, so you can go through the whole course in around one week, but, as your agency progresses, you will probably want to go back for refreshers, so to see how various steps can apply to your new situation.

Most of this course will be taught via videos, with some written notes and explanations for those wishing to go further in depth.

By the end of this course, you will be able to use your knowledge to set up and run your own agency. You will understand what exactly you wish to achieve, how to find translators, how to find clients, and how to maintain the business running with both.

The world is becoming increasingly global, while jobs are less and less secure, and the Internet is, by now, near universal. Combine all these factors, and you have a perfect storm of opportunity for people who wish to set up their own translation agency!

Don't be limited by the number of hours you can work on a translation, or how much you can get paid per hour/per word! Set up a Translation Agency so You can have other Translators work for You!

See what other students have had to say:

"Some good solid advice here from someone who's been there, done that and bought the t-shirt. Highly recommend this course for anyone looking to set up a translation agency - some great overall tips even if it's not a translation agency." - Eleanor Goold

"I have found this quite insightful and do recommend to anyone who may be interested! Robert has a very clear way of communicating facts and ideas in a structured manner which makes it quite easy to follow. I had already attended another course of his and just might look into the other ones he offers. :)" - Nejla Nur Güney

"This Course was excellent, although I am not a translator I have been an Interpreter for many years and actually own a language services agency that provides interpretations services, and want to expend my services to document translations, this course was very informative as I lacked knowledge on the ins and outs of the translation side of the language services. I have a lot more to learn but this course definitely put me on the right path to expanding my services and business." - Jean Marc Cajuste

"El curso me gustó y entusiasmó mucho. Resolvió algunas dudas con respecto a cómo saber si una traducción es buena cuando se trata de idiomas que no manejamos. Gracias!" - Patricia Verde

"Fantastic course!" - Helena Maria Rudelich

“Great course. Lots of practical information” - Anna Phippen

“Thanks for all the good principles and Excellent Tips! – Chantal Gaulin

"Thank you so much. The lessons were clear and easy to follow." - Abdi Jiijiile

"Thank you for this great course! I definitely feel more confident with the step I am about to take for my career." - Can Inan

Once you register for this course:

1. You will have lifetime access

2. You will receive a certificate upon completion

3. You can ask questions at any point and I will respond

4. The Course will be updated continuously, so you can always use this course as a reference.

See you in the course!

- Robert G

Our review

--- **Course Review for "Setting Up a Translation Agency"** **Overall Rating:** 4.65/5 **Pros:** - **Expert Insights:** The course provides valuable insights from someone with practical experience, which is highly beneficial for learners looking to set up their own translation agency. - **Structured Communication:** Robert's ability to communicate complex ideas and information in a structured manner makes the course easy to follow and understand. - **Diverse Perspectives:** The course caters to both seasoned interpreters looking to expand their services and beginners to the translation business. - **Marketing and ProZ Management:** Learners appreciated the insights on marketing strategies and managing profiles on ProZ, a popular platform for freelance translators. - **Confidence Boost:** The course has helped learners gain confidence in taking significant steps towards their career goals. - **Cultural Considerations:** Some found the course insightful in addressing how to evaluate the quality of translations for languages they do not personally manage. **Cons:** - **Content Depth:** While the course is informative, some learners felt that certain aspects, especially client prospecting and business financials, could be covered in more detail. - **Software and Techniques:** Expectations for a deeper dive into software usage and techniques such as data security were not entirely met; these topics seem to require further exploration. - **Course Structure:** Some learners found the course to be a bit shallow and would have appreciated a more comprehensive approach to starting and running a translation agency. - **Marketing Expectations:** A few reviewers felt that while the titles were promising, the content did not live up to the expectations set by the titles, leaving them with a sense of the course being more of a marketing tool than a deep learning experience. - **Refund Issue:** One reviewer highlighted an issue where they did not qualify for a refund after watching the entire course due to the titles being misleading. **Additional Feedback:** - **Language Services Expansion:** One learner who already owned an interpretation services agency found the course very informative and helpful in expanding their business to include translation services. - **Common Sense Application:** The course provided some common sense advice, but learners were expecting more new information on software and techniques specific to the industry. - **Overall Positive Reception:** Despite some areas for improvement, the course received an overall positive reception, with many learners finding it a valuable resource for starting their own translation agency. **Conclusion:** The "Setting Up a Translation Agency" course is generally well-received by learners for its expert guidance and structured approach to imparting knowledge. While some areas such as client prospecting and business financials could be expanded upon, the course offers valuable insights into marketing and managing translation businesses, making it a solid introduction to the field. With a few adjustments in content depth and clarity, this course has the potential to be an even more comprehensive guide for aspiring translation agency owners.

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