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There is a lot of recommendations, lectures, tutorials, etc. about how to sell. But there is not that much information on how not to sell. If you're looking for this particular kind of content, don’t hesitate to watch our video.

• translation agency management
• project management

We often hear the above statement from the directors of very small translation companies, which employ up to five managers. Some offices are so small that there is only one project manager in them, and that is the owner. Such companies usually keep track of projects in Excel files or other spreadsheet editors that are generally not suitable for this purpose.

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When determining the time that is necessary and convenient for yourself, take into account that it may be such only for you.

• translation agency management
• translation management system (TMS)

We regularly talk to the heads of translation agencies, both in private and at conferences. During these conversations, the thought inevitably pops up: yes, of course it is good to have a translation business management system, but it is difficult to implement, and so it is easier to continue using Excel or Google Spreadsheets. Some people even make do with a physical board, listing the current projects with felt-tip pens.

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A tiny mistake made in the past might cost unpleasant moments in the future…

• translation agency management
• Business management

Previously we wrote that in order to effectively manage a company, it is important to find the time to do managerial work. As we have already ascertained, two key ways to increase the amount of free time is to delegate work to subordinates and automate repetitive and routine operations using the various available project and business management systems.

• translation agency management
• translation management system (TMS)

In our previous article, we talked about how you need to learn how to become a good manager. In other words, this involves a significant time cost. But usually project managers and CEOs simply have very little time.

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Hurrah! Finally a promotion, now you are a project manager. But be careful, some professional habits in a new position can be fraught.

• translation agency management
• translation management system (TMS)

Leo Tolstoy claimed: all happy families are alike, while every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way. With translation agencies, the situation is quite the opposite: “happy” (i.e., prosperous) agencies most often achieve their prosperity through a variety of methods, while “unhappy” (struggling) agencies are very much alike.

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Do you think finding a translator is easy? Well, you might be right. But what about finding a good translator? If you recognize familiar situation in this video, feel free to like and share it.