Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Translation - 5 Steps to Great Business Translation

By Bob Fergusson


If you're planning to conduct business globally, you'll definitely need a translation service some point in the future. In this post, let me share with you 5 steps to effective translation for business.

1. Keep an eye open for the right translation agency. After you have decided to go worldwide, it's a smart move for you to conduct some research and keep an eye out for the best translation agency to help you. This agency should be able to start the translation of your product and oversee it to pre-eminence in other states from beginning to end.

2. Engage the right translation agency. The first thing that you've got to do before going worldwide is to invest in a translation service. If people can't read and make sense of your product in their countries, it's not possible for you to conduct business. A good agency will know how communication works in the country that you want to enter into. They'll understand their ethics, languages and produce the best translation work for your business.

3. Localisation service. Once the agency understands your requirements and business objective, they are going to introduce to you their localisation services. Other than hiring a translator who speaks the native language, you also need somebody who is good at translating document exactly and stays responsive to the ethics and culture of the country. With a good localization service, your business will fit comfortably into the culture and society of the country and accepted by the people.

4. Other localisation services. Aside from your document localisation, it is important to get your software and website localized as well. Particularly if your product is a bit of software, the coding and internet site of the software must be transited into other countries you're intending to reach out to. A professional agency will give you software and web site technicians to interpret your product and website precisely.

5. Good client service and support. Your working relationship with your translation agency is very important. You will definitely want your product to be properly interpreted and localized for the countries that you're entering. To achieve this, the agency must be able to work closely and well with you. Ensure that communication is clear for both side in order to minimize any misunderstanding and problem.

If you are expanding your business overseas, engaging a translation agency for your business is a must. When choosing a translation agency, remember to compare costs between a few sellers before designating one to assist you.




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