You can’t just flip a coin when the time comes to choose your translation agency. Why? Because it’s a deciding factor in your success in business. If your team of in-house linguists is too busy, if you have a last-minute document that needs to be translated, or if you have a large-scale multilingual project on the table, the translation agency can take over for you! Here are 3 essential questions to ask yourself to guide your choice:
Which departments at our company need translation services?
Several departments within the same company will need to use a translation service (HR, marketing, Web, technical, etc.). So it’s essential to make sure that the agency you choose offers 360-degree expertise in order to meet your varied needs. Centralizing your resources lets you save time (you don’t need to make a million calls whenever something comes up), gives you greater confidence (you’re already aware of the translation agency’s professionalism), and lets you save money (a greater volume often makes it easier to negotiate prices).
What values am I looking for in my business partners?
In business as in everyday life, we like to ally ourselves with people like us, who share the same values as us. With the speed and efficiency that the Web offers, we often succumb to the temptation of email when the time comes to get information from a company. Although you’ll get the answers to your questions, it can be hard to grasp the DNA of the company through the screen.
The business meeting (where we shake hands and talk business in a friendly atmosphere) is always a popular choice whenever you’re considering a long-term collaboration. Don’t have time to move around? Taking a few minutes to speak orally with a representative from the company will let you see if you’re both on the same wavelength. A little tip: Prepare a list of questions that you can ask the representative from the company, such as “What are the requirements for becoming part of your team as a professional translator?” After all, it’s your team that you’re choosing, and you don’t want to choose just anyone!
What are my goals?
The last question, but not the least. By clearly defining your goals, you can ensure that the translation agency you choose is able to support you in achieving them. Do you do business in multiple languages? Do you have an impressive number of documents that needs to be translated? Ask them about the languages they offer and their availability. Are you sometimes confronted with very urgent work? Opt for a company that benefits from an excellent network of collaborating translators.
SLRR Translation Agency offers you a team of high-level professional translators (as well as writers and revisers) who specialize in the following areas: technical, marketing, commercial, Web, and certified. Check out the list of our fields of expertise! We maintain solid relationships with our clients. Call us to discuss your projects with us or to set up a meeting.
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