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Rita Menezes
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Portugal
Local time: 17:05
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Creating the need for translation? Oct 1, 2013

Hello Alessandra,
Do you believe we, translators, should create the need for translation? In other words, shall we present ourselves and our services to our (potential) clients as "something" they really need? If so, are there any efficient ways of doing that?
Thanks!
Rita Menezes
 
David Eduardo Rodríguez
David Eduardo Rodríguez
Argentina
Local time: 13:05
English to Spanish
Creating the need for translation? Oct 1, 2013

Rita Menezes wrote:

Hello Alessandra,
Do you believe we, translators, should create the need for translation? In other words, shall we present ourselves and our services to our (potential) clients as "something" they really need? If so, are there any efficient ways of doing that?
Thanks!
Rita Menezes


Id like to second that question, It would be interesting to know that. Is it worth it to take the time to offer your services to potential clients, one by one, even though they did not ask for it?
 
Alessandra Martelli (X)
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Italy
Local time: 18:05
English to Italian
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Raising awareness is key Oct 1, 2013

Hi Rita and Daniel,

thank you for your question. I replied in the Q&A box, please let me know if you have any more questions about this.

Kind regards,
Alessandra
 
CRtranslation
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Canada
Local time: 12:05
English to French
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reading Q.A. Oct 1, 2013

I was reading the question and answer part for more info and can't see it anymore...
 
Alessandra Martelli (X)
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Italy
Local time: 18:05
English to Italian
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reading Q.A. Oct 1, 2013

CRtranslation wrote:

I was reading the question and answer part for more info and can't see it anymore...


Hi,

I'm still answering your questions, but there have been some minor glitches and answers might not show promptly. Please allow a few minutes and try to reload the page. Thank you.
 
Alessandra Martelli (X)
Alessandra Martelli (X)  Identity Verified
Italy
Local time: 18:05
English to Italian
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Thank you Oct 1, 2013

Dear colleagues,

thank you very much for attending Marketing basics for freelance translators, for your feedback and lively questions.

I hope you found value within the session and that it would help you boost the effectiveness of your marketing activities. For further questions on the session please contact me via my website (www.mtmtranslations.com) or Twitter (@mtmtransl... See more
Dear colleagues,

thank you very much for attending Marketing basics for freelance translators, for your feedback and lively questions.

I hope you found value within the session and that it would help you boost the effectiveness of your marketing activities. For further questions on the session please contact me via my website (www.mtmtranslations.com) or Twitter (@mtmtranslations).

Thank you again and happy marketing!
Alessandra

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