Once you decide that you want to take the dive in expanding your operations into another country, a lot has to happen BEFORE you can actually start operating in that country. Believe it or not, one area that will determine your success rate is how well you localize your content not only related to your […]

Business Drivers As a buyer of translation services, it is important to understand the main business drivers for translation services. Different companies, depending on size and scope, will have different drivers. But according to a report titled “Multilingual Communications as a Business Imperative” published by Gilbane, authors outline 9  business drivers that generate demand for

China brand Some businesses have enough capital and demand to create a brand that is specific to China. For example, GM created a China-only brand called Baojun with 2 local partners. GM’s reason for doing something so drastic? “Business reasons”, of course. China is the largest car market in the world and that should speak

Choosing your language services provider can be a time-consuming process, especially if you are not familiar with the industry. We’ve created this blog/report to alert you to the common problems that can hinder the translations process and not allow your projects to flow as smoothly as they could. Setbacks, as we know, result in loss of productivity

So you’ve worked really hard for the last 20 years and have created a company that the Chinese are after. Should you sell it to them? This question is tougher than it sounds. Imagine selling your company to another organization right here in the USA! Now add complexities to this scenario that are 200 times

Who needs Global Marketing Manager? If your company is expanding to operate in multiple countries then you will, sooner or later, need a Global Marketing Manager. This role is very different than that of the local Marketing Manager.   Why do you need a Global Marketing Manager? Generally speaking, Global Managers Marketing  should report to Chief

What is the Difference Between Translation & Localization While localization and translation are two very different aspects of communicating between two languages, they ultimately serve the same purpose, to give the recipient of the translation the best understanding of what they are reading. Translation Translation is a written communication of a document, assuring that the

Using Translation Memory for Your Translation One very beneficial aspect of working repeatedly with the same translation service provider, such as EPIC Translations, is that we employ the use of TMs when working on your translation. A TM is a translation memory. This means that when your document is uploaded to translation software and properly

When handling documents dealing with the law, it is imperative that the translator is not only fluent in both the source and target language, but also has a deep knowledge of the legal system being dealt with. Legal Translations also hold much responsibility, because legal documents are often dictating a person’s rights. It is the translator’s

Universal language translations Universal language translation is becoming a top priority for the Pentagon. The U.S. Department of Defense, by way of DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency), is seeking $15 million in next year’s budget request to devote to a new project they have entitled BOLT. BOLT stands for the Boundless Operational Language Translation.

 Translating Documents by Internal Employees When the need for translating documents arises at companies, the natural instinct is to use in-house employees for various reasons: Employees are easily accessible Employees understand the company products/services Employees understand the preferred lingo While these are all very good reasons to use in-house employees for translating documents, there are also

Did you know that currently there are more than 100,000 million people in China living below the poverty line as defined by the UN? According to  Chinese President Hu Jintao’s remarks at BRICS Leaders Meeting “China has a large population and a weak economic foundation. Our development is uneven and per capita GDP low. We

Creation of BRICs No time in history have the world’s economies been so connected and interdependent as the current time. This translates to many opportunities for your company. The first decade of the new century was a witness to the creation of BRICS – a grouping of countries that consists of Brazil, Russia, India, and

Acquiring Translation Service Almost 100% of the companies who are starting out acquiring translation service from a language service provider think that translation process is like a black box. You send the source files via e-mail. And then you receive the translation back after some time. But did you know that there are lot of things

Preferred Language Services Provider Many small to mid-sized businesses are depending more on sales and revenues from outside of the USA. As a result, they’re deepening their relationship with the preferred language services provider. While this is a crucial relationship, something that’s even more crucial is taking the time to develop terminology that is specific