Tag Archives: corporate translation

Translation solutions for the non-governmental sector

Posted 5 days ago by John Gray

At QuickSilver, experience has taught us that, when translating documents related to governmental bodies, it is best to produce a faithful translation which strives towards readability. Government documents are often long and – necessarily – complicated; we try to produce …

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Designing an internal review process that works (1)

Posted 31 days ago by John Gray

There are various key points to bear in mind when optimising your internal translation review process. The keys to a successful translation project are knowing how to fit together the puzzle: clear requirements, effective processes, a collaborative culture and the …

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The ‘traditional’ translation cycle

Posted 45 days ago by John Gray

We have touched on what the process of translation looked like in the past. Even fifteen years ago, there was often no other option than to work with hard copies of documents, and re-type the finished translation. Apart from the …

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What makes a language service provider outstanding?

Posted 69 days ago by John Gray

The key differentiator between language service providers (LSPs) is the value they add to the translation process. At one end of the scale, you have the classic ‘broker’, which outsources projects to freelancers at exploitative prices, and then forwards the …

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Translationese and how to avoid it

Posted 72 days ago by John Gray

In an increasingly globalised and borderless world, communicating your global message to local markets is more important than ever. The quality of your translated content — whether in your webpage, marketing collateral or legal documentation — speaks volumes for your …

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