Starting a small translation agency: translators management

Starting a translation agency requires trust: can you find and work with reliable resources? Will these resources trust you? Are you able to deliver your initial promise to the client without compromising quality?

All comes down to one simple task: managing your resources the right way.

In this webinar we will see how to improve database management, how and where to find the right resources, testing and checking the skills of your resources, sharing feedback, training and more.

You will learn to:

• create, manage and update a database of freelancers: tools, workflows, team skills, internal & external aspects to consider, etc.
• how/where to find, test, train and check freelancers
• Quality check
• PM and freelancers: what's the best approach?
• HR bits and bolts to set the basis of your collaboration: NDAs, etc.

• CEOs, directors and translation agency owners
• HR and recruitment teams
• Experienced freelancers

You will learn to:
• create, manage and update a database of freelancers: tools, workflows, team skills, internal & external aspects to consider, etc.
• how/where to find, test, train and check freelancers
• Quality check
• PM and freelancers: what's the best approach?
• HR bits and bolts to set the basis of your collaboration: NDAs, etc.

• Previous translation experience
• Experience as a recruiter or PM is recommended but not necessary

Content:
• find, recruit and manage translators
• organise and work with a clean and updated database: tools and tips
• PM and freelancers: communicating, sharing responsibilities, issues and how to implement the workflow
• translation teams: specialisation, language, rates, availability, etc.
• HR bits and bolts: NDAs, recruiting questions/testing, etc.
• the pool as the core of your quality process: how to share knowledge and create a trusted business rapport

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How do I access the online platform?

72 hours before the webinar takes place, you will receive an invitation to join the session. Please, click the registration link or button provided in the invitation email and complete the registration form.

For PC-based Users:

• Required: Windows 7 – Windows 10
• Required: Google Chrome v39 or later; Mozilla Firefox v34 or later; Internet Explorer v8 or later (JavaScript™ and Java™ enabled)
• Required software: GoToWebinar desktop app; JavaScript enabled
• NOT required: Microphone - attendees can communicate with the trainer through incorporated chat.

• Internet Connection Required: 1 Mbps or better (broadband recommended)
• Recommended: 2GB or more of RAM (recommended)


For Mac®-based Users:

• Mac OS X 10.8 (Mountain Lion) – 10.11 (El Capitan)
• Required: Microsoft Edge; Apple Safari v6 or later
• Required software: GoToWebinar desktop app; JavaScript enabled
• NOT required: Microphone - attendees can communicate with the trainer through incorporated chat.

• Internet Connection Required: 1 Mbps or better (broadband recommended)
• Recommended: 2GB or more of RAM (recommended)

Join from Android

• Operating system: Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) or later
• Internet connection: 3G connection or better (WiFi recommended for VoIP audio)
• Software: Free GoToWebinar App from the Google Play Store



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• For the visual section of the training course, we recommend that you have a 64kbps link. This means using an ISDN line or Broadband. Wireless connection is NOT recommended.
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Sara Colombo    View feedback | View all courses

Bio: Sara is a qualified En-Fr-Sp>Italian translator with 6 years of experience within the marketing, business and CE/medical devices fields backed by relevant working experience in the marketing industry. She is also the author of the book ‘Balance Your Words. Stepping in the translation Industry’ and a blogger at www.saracolombotranslations.com A marketer by heart, Sara loves to use social media to connect with peers but also to find new markets and niches. To get in touch with her connect through Twitter (@sc_translations), LinkedIn (Sara Colombo), Facebook (Sara Colombo Translations) or visit her blog!