What information do you need for a language service costing?

For translations, see here. For an interpretation costing, the following elements need to be submitted: Dates & Times The exact location of the appointment, including the name of the business, the building address, and the location within the building (for example: Caring Hospital, 1234 Street, City, Province, Oncology Department, 3rd floor) A contact name and [...]

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Why a Cancellation Fee is Not “Free Money”

Assignments do get cancelled sometimes, unfortunately. In that case, a cancellation fee paid to interpreters is common, and here is why: Interpreters prepare diligently for an event. Sometimes, it takes several days of reading agendas, reports, glossaries, and online sources to prepare for a 1 hour event. Preparation time is required even for seemingly simple [...]

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I only need an interpreter for an hour. Do you charge by the hour?

We can always discuss your project and customize prices for you, however, interpretation is usually charged by the day. Even if I interpret for only an hour, it still requires preparation, getting there and back. It will not be possible to sell the rest of my time on that day to anyone else. Therefore, as [...]

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What is your standard operating procedure?

I collect input from a potential client, prepare an estimate, obtain approval, sign a contract with the client, generate an invoice to receive payment, prepare for the event and provide my services. A contract will be established for every service.

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What are your rates?

Interpreting services are paid by the day. Subject matter, degree of difficulty and the type and duration of the assignment determine the actual pricing. Provisions for travel will be made. Translations are charged per word. The price per word depends on the degree of difficulty of the translation, the language combination and also on the [...]

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