Processing a Translation
You can substantially contribute to the successful and cost efficient processing of your translation by defining some basic data before placing the order:
- What category of text is involved?
- Which readership is being addressed?
- Is the whole text to be translated or only parts of it?
- Is the text available in its final version?
Please note: any subsequent amendment to texts already translated, can lead to delays and incur extra costs. - In which time-frame do you require
the translation to be completed?
Allow for sufficient time – express orders often mean higher tariffs. And as a rule: translations are not off-the-peg wares. Quality takes time. - By which means and in which format are the text and its translation to be delivered?
- Can you supply reference documents, such as brochures, old handbooks or similar literature?
- When can the translator expect all the necessary information and documentation?
- Do you wish to have the documents returned to you?
- Is any terminology available from prior translations?
- Is company specific vocabulary to be used? And if yes, which?
- Are further services required, such as: specific formatting, terminology research or the likes?
- Who
has been assigned as contact person, in case of enquiries?
Translators who ask questions are not wasting your time. In contrast, they are treating your text responsibly and intensively. Ensuring you get the best possible service.
