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(1) How long does it take to establish yourself as a freelancer?
(2) Putting together your marketing plan
(3) What are translators' favorite term resources?
(4) International conference registration open, book now
(5) ¡Argentina está de powwow! ¿Te sumás?
(6) Upcoming powwows


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(1) How long does it take to make a living as a freelance translator?
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A recent quick poll asked, "How long did it take you to be able to live solely on your income as a freelancer?" The answers have varied so far, though most say it took them fewer than two years, and 37% were able to do it in less than a year. See the poll results and add to the discussion at the link below.

http://www.proz.com/topic/280642

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Last year we had the opportunity to receive lots of valued feedback about our translation software.

Over the coming weeks we will be investigating some frequent misconceptions or “myths” about Studio 2014, the tool that helps you translate more quickly.
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Let us dispel some "myths" about SDL Trados Studio 2014

Last year we had the opportunity to receive lots of valued feedback from LSPs about our translation software.

Over the coming weeks we will be investigating some frequent misconceptions about Studio 2014, the tool that helps you translate more quickly.

Follow the facts http://bit.ly/myth-fact
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(2) Market your translation services with the help of a practical marketing plan
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ProZ.com member and trainer Terese Whitty --
http://www.proz.com/profile/64870 -- shared some advice on how to put together a plan for marketing your translation services. You can see the post on the Translator T.O. blog:

http://prozcomblog.com/2014/12/19/market-your-translation-services-with-the-help-of-a-practical-marketing-plan/

Be sure to also check out Tess' new book, "The Marketing Cookbook for Translators," now available through the ProZ.com books section.

http://www.proz.com/books/95/The-Marketing-Cookbook-For-Translators

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(3) What are translators' favorite term resources?
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A short survey was run recently to ask translators about their favorite terminology resources. Check out the results and add your comments in the discussion thread.

http://www.proz.com/topic/281269

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(4) Registration open for Rotterdam, the Netherlands, June 13th and 14th
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Registration is open for the 2015 ProZ.com international conference in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, set for June 13th and 14th. Have a look at the program and the available packages on the conference page. If you book your seat now, you'll save money on an already good deal; early bird pricing ends March 31st.

http://www.proz.com/conference/623

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Save up to 40% when you buy via ProZ.com TGB at http://www.proz.com/tgb/935
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Train your interpreters!

On Feb. 19 from 6-7PM CST participants of our monthly MasterWord Services webinar will walk through the IEP mtg. process, analyze some of the most common jargon, discuss tips for managing the encounter, and cover strategies for handling difficult situations with finesse.
Register at http://tinyurl.com/or6l5ns
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Job Openings at MasterWord Services: click on the link for more information or send your resume to [email protected].

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(5) ¡Argentina está de powwow! ¿Te sumás?
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La nueva iniciativa de ProZ.com bajo el lema "¡Argentina está de powwow!" te invita a organizar un powwow presencial en tu ciudad con el fin de conocer o reencontrarte con colegas y clientes potenciales, intercambiar ideas sobre cómo expandir tu negocio y mejorar tu forma de trabajo, y compartir un buen momento:

http://www.proz.com/pages/powwows_argentina

Los powwows de ProZ.com son reuniones informales de grupos de usuarios del sitio organizados por profesionales locales y que representan una excelente oportunidad para conocer a las personas detrás de los perfiles. Estas reuniones pueden ser un almuerzo, una cena, una merienda, un paseo o cualquier otro tipo de encuentro de profesionales que se te ocurra!

Dale. ¡Ni lo dudes! Proponé tu powwow hoy:

http://www.proz.com/pages/powwows_argentina/propuesta

Para más información sobre los beneficios de organizar un powwow, visitá http://www.proz.com/pages/powwows_argentina/beneficios

Para ver el calendario de powwows, hacé clic en este enlace: http://www.proz.com/pages/powwows_argentina/calendario

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(6) Upcoming powwows: UK, Italy, France, Canada, Argentina, etc.
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February
6: Bristol, UK (4 members) http://proz.com/powwow/5443
7: Milano, Italy (15) http://proz.com/powwow/5417
9: Strasbourg, France (15) http://proz.com/powwow/5450
12: Cagliari, Italy (7) http://proz.com/powwow/5426
13: Toronto, Canada (5) http://proz.com/powwow/5459
13: Cardiff, UK (8) http://proz.com/powwow/5423
21: Adelaide, Australia (1) http://proz.com/powwow/5467
21: Zaragoza, Spain (22) http://proz.com/powwow/5437
27: La Baule/Pornichet, France (2) http://proz.com/powwow/5440
27: Winnipeg, Canada (2) http://proz.com/powwow/5438
28: Gualeguaychu, Argentina (4) http://proz.com/powwow/5446
28: Cadiz, Spain (10) http://proz.com/powwow/5464
28: Minsk, Belarus (16) http://proz.com/powwow/5477

March
7: Jakarta, Indonesia (18) http://proz.com/powwow/5461
7: Bristol, UK (4) http://proz.com/powwow/5432
14: Sheffield, UK (2) http://proz.com/powwow/5470
14: Corrientes, Argentina (2) http://proz.com/powwow/5474
21: Frankfurt, Germany (2) http://proz.com/powwow/5456

Full list of powwows (including those after Feb: http://www.proz.com/?sp=event/powwow_board&r_id=526


I hope your 2015 is off to a good start. Thanks for reading!

Happy translating,

Jared
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